Review:
I really didn't have high hopes for this film because it seemed like a crazy idea, but I actually found it entertaining. Don't get me wrong, the plot is extremely unrealistic and some of the characters couldn't act at all, but the witty script saved the day. Jim Carrey, who plays Dr. Robotnik, wasn't as crazy as he usually is in his films, so I was actually able to keep up with him. The buddy relationship between Sonic and Tom (James Marsden) was, surprisingly, a joy to watch and the CGI made it seem like the little blue fella was actually in the room. There is something for all ages, especially if you grew up playing the game, and I like the fact that they gave Sonic the majority of screen time. If you don't take the plot seriously, you will find it fun for the whole family, and I hope that they don't take years to make a sequel. It will be good to see how Sonic adapts to Earth, now that he has joined his new family, and with Dr. Robotnik making his way back to civilisation it has the makings of becoming a decent franchise. Enjoyable!
Round-Up: This is the first movie directed by Jeff Fowler, so I'm unable to compare this movie to his previous work. With a sequel due to be released in 2022, which was announced before the virus, and this being the 3rd biggest release of 2020, behind Bad Boys For Life and 1917, Fowler must be happy with the success of the film. It managed to beat Rise of Skywalker, Harley Quinn and Jumanji: The Next Level, so I'm not the only person that found it fun. With many big-budget movies held back due to the virus, I'm sure that this movie will go down the box office takings chart at some point, but it went down well with the critics and I personally would recommend it.
Budget: $85million Worldwide Gross: $307million
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family Sci-Fi Cast: Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Jim Carrey, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Lee Majdoub, Neal McDonough and Tom Butler. 7/10
Round-Up: This is the first movie directed by Jeff Fowler, so I'm unable to compare this movie to his previous work. With a sequel due to be released in 2022, which was announced before the virus, and this being the 3rd biggest release of 2020, behind Bad Boys For Life and 1917, Fowler must be happy with the success of the film. It managed to beat Rise of Skywalker, Harley Quinn and Jumanji: The Next Level, so I'm not the only person that found it fun. With many big-budget movies held back due to the virus, I'm sure that this movie will go down the box office takings chart at some point, but it went down well with the critics and I personally would recommend it.
Budget: $85million Worldwide Gross: $307million
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family Sci-Fi Cast: Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Jim Carrey, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Lee Majdoub, Neal McDonough and Tom Butler. 7/10