Yet I would also call the overly kiddified tone of the movie a mistake. Riff Raff, who had a role in the film but was cut, appears on the soundtrack. In a post-apocalyptic and dystopian future, all life has been challenged by oppression and tyranny, as the evil Dr. Robotnik is on the wake of controlling Mobius. By Briana Lawrence Feb 10th, 2021, 1:34 pm . Rated PG for action, some violence, rude humor and brief mild language. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Fans complained of a lack of resemblance to the games and criticized the positioning of Sonic's legs, spawning an Internet meme in which users recreated the position. 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"[76] Images of the Sonic design were leaked in March 2019 to more fan criticism. Upon its release, “Sonic the Hedgehog” scored the No. Sonic the Hedgehog [52] On May 2, 2019, in response to the near-universal criticism of the design, Fowler announced on Twitter that Sonic would be redesigned. [104], Sonic the Hedgehog was released in 40 countries during its three-day opening weekend, topping the international box office with $43 million. Sonic the Hedgehog has done so well at the box office and now on the home market that I wouldn’t be surprised if there was an army of interns at Paramount Pictures going over every Sega video game ever made to see what else can be turned into a movie. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Star Promises an Awesome Script, Says Filming Begins Soon. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 races into theaters on April 8, 2022. Directed by Jeff Fowler (in his feature directorial debut) and written by Pat Casey and Josh Miller, it stars Ben Schwartz and Jim Carrey, with James Marsden and Tika Sumpter also in starring roles. Have you added these movies to your Watchlist? However, after the turnaround, Paramount Pictures rescheduled it to 15 November, 2019. Fast! My top three choices are, in alphabetical order, Altered Beast, Arabian Fight, and Golden Axe. [44][45][46], Principal photography began in mid September 2018 and ended in Vancouver, Ladysmith, and Vancouver Island on October 16, 2018. It's part of what integrates him into the real world and makes him a real creature." There is quite a bit of Sonic the Hedgehog movie news to digest.The official Twitter account shared a brief teaser video with a lot of hints of things to come. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. It's a Sonic the Hedgehog movie for crying out loud. Robotnik discovers and tracks Sonic, who hides in the Wachowskis' shed. Four teenagers are sucked into a magical video game, and the only way they can escape is to work together to finish the game. [36][37], Early drafts featured Sonic's Super Sonic form from the video games. While Tom explains their situation to Maddie, Sonic receives a new pair of sneakers from Maddie's niece. "[122] Writing for The Guardian, Steve Rose gave the film two out of five, saying elements were "clearly indebted" to other films, such as Quicksilver's powers in the X-Men movies, and finding the message of friendship "trite and familiar". Certificate: TV-Y7-FV There are plenty of little Easter eggs that people who have played the game will notice.This movie is also really charming. Not that the Sega games—in which the fleet-footed hero zips around doing flips and collecting gold coins (which here encircle the Paramount mountain) gave the director, Jeff Fowler, much to work with. "[118], Gene Park of The Washington Post gave the film a positive review, saying, "The Sonic the Hedgehog film is the furthest thing from Cats, despite the early comparisons. [79] Sonic's design was heavily criticized by fans for its humanoid appearance,[79][81] while some found the use of Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise" jarring. [61] Holkenborg attempted to capture the feel of Nakamura's soundtracks for the Sonic and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992) games, using Yamaha digital FM synthesizers (such as the DX7) similar to the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive console's Yamaha YM2612 sound chip. 47 of 57 people found this review helpful. "[124], 2020: Kiel Phegley: Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Movie Novelization, PENGUIN YOUNG READERS, .mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"\"""\"""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-free a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-free a{background:linear-gradient(transparent,transparent),url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Lock-green.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-registration a{background:linear-gradient(transparent,transparent),url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-subscription a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:linear-gradient(transparent,transparent),url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:linear-gradient(transparent,transparent),url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg")right 0.1em center/12px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:none;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#33aa33;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .citation .mw-selflink{font-weight:inherit}ISBN 978-0593093016, 2020: David Van Antwerp: Sonic The Hedgehog: The Complete Screenplays, Independently published, ISBN 979-8643922902, Paramount confirmed that a sequel was in development on May 28, 2020. Sonic the Hedgehog is getting a sequel, and it is - somewhat obviously - called Sonic the Hedgehog 2. [51] Sonic's humanoid appearance was described as evoking an uncanny valley response. T. Lacroce. The world’s fastest hedgehog is speeding to the big screen in February of 2020. After splitting with the Joker, Harley Quinn joins superheroes Black Canary, Huntress and Renee Montoya to save a young girl from an evil crime lord. [35] In February 2018, it was announced that the film would be released in November 2019. [53] The film was delayed from its original release date of November 8, 2019 to February 14, 2020 as a result. It found a way to make itself open to both lovers of the video game franchise and newcomers. [40] Schwartz, a fan of the original video games, was chosen for the role after Fowler and Miller cast him for a test reading as they pitched the project to several studios. Their ongoing cat-and-mouse game is entertaining, and passionate fans of the Sega franchise should appreciate all the nods to Sonic's history. [60], Akeem Lawanson of IGN gave the film a score of 7 out of 10, praising the performances and the nostalgia, stating, "While this family-friendly action-comedy suffers from a simplistic story and leans too heavily on tired visual clichés, Sonic the Hedgehog is nevertheless boosted by solid performances from Ben Schwartz as Sonic and Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik. There is … All home media releases include an original short film, Around the World in 80 Seconds. Critics praised the performances (particularly Schwartz and Carrey), Sonic's character design and animation, visual effects, action scenes, and its faithfulness to the source material, but criticized its story and perceived lack of originality. [117] John DeFore of The Hollywood Reporter, gave the film a positive review, saying: "Flesh-and-blood actors help keep this game derived kids' flick afloat. [86] The trailer received far more positive responses, with many praising Sonic's new design. 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[42] Debs Howard and Elfina Luk joined the cast the following November. [67][68] The world premiere took place at the Paramount Theatre in Los Angeles on January 25, 2020. A sequel is scheduled for 2022. [52], In February 2019, Tom Holkenborg, who previously worked with executive producer Miller on Deadpool, was hired to compose the score. In this live-action adventure comedy, Sonic and his new best friend Tom (James Marsden) team up to defend the planet from the evil genius Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) and his plans for world domination. [47] Key production scenes were also filmed in Liwa Oasis, United Arab Emirates. Sonic flees from Robotnik, who uses the power of Sonic's quill to match his speed. He said Paramount felt the design gelled with the real-world setting and characters. [33] Patrick Casey, Josh Miller, and Oren Uziel were writing the screenplay, while Casey and Miller wrote the story. [9] It was the sixth-highest-grossing film of 2020, and the highest-grossing superhero film of the year, ending Marvel Studios' decade-long run of having the highest-grossing film of the genre (from 2010 to 2019). [138], 2020 adventure comedy film directed by Jeff Fowler, This article is about the 2020 film. Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic does a great job capturing Sonic’s personality. Sonic the Hedgehog and his sidekicks Tails and Knuckles the Echidna are determined to thwart a plan that would turn their Land of the Sky into the equivalent of The Land of Darkness, which lurks beneath the surface (and is obviously the former planet Earth). Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2020. More Buying Choices $26.99 (6 used & new offers) ... sonic the hedgehog dvd movie 2020 After Sony put the project in turnaround, Paramount Pictures acquired it in 2017. Roboticist and scientific genius Dr. Robotnik is enlisted by the United States Department of Defense to uncover the source of the power cut. Was this review helpful to you? Sonic was given larger and differently colored eyes, new sneakers, white gloves, and a less humanlike body to better resemble Sonic's video game design. Directed by Jeff Fowler. [98][7] After making $21 million on its first day (including $3 million from Thursday night previews), estimates were raised to $64 million. With Martin Burke, Lainie Frasier, Bill Wise, Edwin Neal. If the teased sequels do materialize, here's hoping the storytelling levels up. Following the negative reaction to the first trailer in 2019, the film's release was delayed by three months to redesign Sonic. View production, box office, & company info. [32] Blur Studio's Tim Miller and Jeff Fowler were hired in 2016 to develop it; Fowler would make his feature directorial debut, and Miller would serve as executive producer. Excited 2 announce I’ve been working on the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Story Team with Jeff Fowler and Tyson Hesse at Blur Studio. Will Sonic look more like his Film Style Guide 2D design. Later, in May 2019, director Jeff Fowler announced that the film would be delayed (again) to 14 February 2020, in order to \"make Sonic just right\" following the claims to make changes to Sonic's design in the film. It … 1 opening weekend of all time for a movie based on a video game, and boasted the fourth-best Presidents Day weekend debut. Sonic the Hedgehog Synopsis. [65] Following the announcement of Sonic's redesign in May 2019, Fowler announced that the film would be delayed to February 14, 2020, to get "a little more time to make Sonic just right". Animation. In this live-action adventure comedy, Sonic and his new best friend Tom (James Marsden) team up to defend the planet from the evil genius Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) and his plans for world domination. Verified Purchase. Report abuse. [95], Sonic the Hedgehog grossed $149 million in the United States and Canada, and $170.7 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $319.7 million. Carrey plays up Robotnik as the cartoon villain he is, and it's a true delight to watch him in his element. 2 New Actresses Confirmed! After discovering a small, blue, fast hedgehog, a small-town police officer must help him defeat an evil genius who wants to do experiments on him. As they return to rescue one of their own, the players will have to brave parts unknown from arid deserts to snowy mountains, to escape the world's most dangerous game. Written by The family-friendly film also stars Tika Sumpter and Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic. Yep, you guessed it, he's on his way! Worldwide, it made $101 million over the three-day weekend and $113 million over the four days. [111][112], On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 63% based on 238 reviews, with an average rating of 5.8/10. Following the events of Avengers: Endgame (2019), Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever. Most of these quotes are so funny! [56] The redesign added an estimated $5 million to the production budget,[57] took around five months, and was achieved without overtime. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie release date Ben Schwartz (the voice of Sonic himself) originally announced that the film will come out on April 8, 2022. DVD $27.99 $ 27. [55] Sonic was redesigned by the Japan-based Marza Animation Planet. It grossed $319.7 million worldwide, becoming the sixth-highest-grossing film of 2020 and the highest-grossing video game film adaptation of all time in North America. [60] As a promotional tie-in, the version of Sonic seen in the film was added as a playable character to the mobile games Sonic Dash and Sonic Forces. "[113] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 47 out of 100, based on 42 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Sonic the Hedgehog grossed $149 million in the United States and Canada, and $170.7 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $319.7 million. [27] Pachacamac, an echidna who is the leader of Knuckles's tribe in the games, makes a non-speaking cameo at the start of the film, as the echidna who shoots down Longclaw. As the pair evade Robotnik, who labels Tom a domestic terrorist, they slowly bond, with Tom learning about Sonic's desire for a real friend. 4.8 out of 5 stars 113.
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