Was it only two years ago, a month before lockdown, that Sonic the Hedgehog was riding high in theaters, only to be curtailed when most of them had to close? Who knows how high it could have flown,…
before its release. This time, with formula fixed, locked and loaded, the filmmaking team could move at the same warp speed as its title character.As for the results, in terms of artistry, it is hit and miss. But in terms of fan appeal, the filmmakers are throwing much more against the wall, and judging from the reaction at a press preview I attended, kids will still eat it up — even at a way-too-generous two-hour-plus running time. No toon this looney should be that long.
Also the plot, such as it is, is pretty much standard. Hero Sonic joins forces with two-tailed yellow fox Tails in a game of good vs. evil in order to capture the much-desired Master Emerald and keep it out of control of villainous Dr. Robotnik . The latter is seen being held captive on the Mushroom Planet as the film begins — but fear not, evil fans: He‘Sonic The Hedgehog 2’ Super Bowl Trailer: It’s The Blue Furry Animal Vs.
The bad doctor links up with Knuckles , who is empowered only to get his hands on the emerald and will stop at nothing — something Robotnik immediately decides to exploit for world domination. And the race is on. Meanwhile, Sonic has settled back in Green Hills, Montana, sort of the dutiful teenage son as it were of Tom and wife Maddie . Of course, this is quite the unusual parents/hedgehog relationship, but hey let’s go with it.
As for the live-action characters. Marsden and Sumpter make a pleasant pair to hang with in Hawaii, and Carrey seems to enjoy playing the dastardly villain, if not with quite the panache of his Grinch. Adam Pally is back providing humorous interludes as Wade Whipple from the Sheriff’s Department, and Shemar Moore is the dubious groom for Rachel.
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