Tag: Jim Carrey

On Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Knuckles the Miniseries. Getting Back Up to Speed.

Slow and steady wins the race, especially when processing and wanting to know what the grander picture is as the world expands in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. And Knuckles is included!

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie PosterSpoiler Alert

Of all the video game film adaptations, only one franchise surpasses all others, and that’s Sonic the Hedgehog! That’s because nobody tried to put their unique interpretation on top, and best of all, the producers listened to the fans. While feedback is important during test screenings, the reason I love Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is the backstory of another rodent unfolding during the film. He’s the lead character’s ultimate rival and the emotional attachment he had with a human is comparable to Sonic’s with his surrogate parents. This beating heart is why I’m so invested.

Also, whether Jim Carrey “came out of retirement” so he can play Robotnik is debatable. He’s most likely being a lot more picky these days because some roles are draining for this aging comedian. When he plays two characters in this latest film, I wonder who his stand-ins are and what cinematic witchcraft made those scenes with the two characters look seamless. Although a film based on SEGA’s hottest mascot won’t feel like one without him, I can handle it (more on this later).

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Top Five Animated Films To Look Forward to this Fall/Winter

Just how many animated films getting released world-wide needs to be counted. While I’m still anxiously waiting for White Snake 3, I have this guide to the American made works that will be out soon and later this year.

As my review of Transformers One have shown, not every film is worth checking out. That’s because I’m a die-hard fan of the original and Prime series. When this work completely changes the lore around, it’s fallen out of my list.

Also, there’s two films which have yet to make a North American side debut. They deserve an honourable mention, and nobody should be surprised that White Snake 3 and The Royal Cat, both Chinese animated movies needs to get marketed here. And there’s also Mononoke: The Movie from Japan!

THE WILD ROBOT
Sept 27

The Wild Robot Movie Poster - Animated FilmsChris Sanders is back, working at DreamWorks and I couldn’t be any happier. He’s done wonders with fond properties like Lilo & Stitch as well as How to Train Your Dragon. Whether that’s as an illustrator or director, there’s something about his visual style which makes those works stand out. Now that he’s helming this adaptation of Peter Brown’s bestselling illustrated book of the same name, and how he’ll apply his trademark should be exciting.

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Is Sonic the Hedgehog Two or Three Times the Coming Thing?

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Movie PosterIn the sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog, the speedster lost his world to a war between different animal tribes. The first film revealed how his owl guardian sent him off to another planet to stay safe, like Superman. The humans he’s met–Tom (James Marsden) and Maddie Wachowski (Tika Sumpter)–became his surrogate parents.

Sonic doesn’t have the chops for super heroics in the introduction. It’s easy to tell he (fondly voiced by Ben Schwartz) takes after the heroes from the comic books he reads, like the aforementioned crusader and The Flash from the DC universe. Alternatively, he’s even like Quicksilver in 20th Century Studios’ X-Men (prequel) cinematic universe. The visual reminders are needed since not everyone will remember the visual direction and story arc the first film sets up. This sequel takes place a few months after.

Commander Walters (Tom Butler) is back and the reason behind one of the subplots. All the key supporting characters return as they play a role in either Sonic’s well being or wanting to study his power.

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A Day at the Races with Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Poster As Sonic the Hedgehog stays ahead in dominating the box office, this movie has everything video game aficionados of the Sega game expect to see. There are fun moments of him jumping around, dodging drones, and saving his friends all while searching for mystic rings that can help him teleport to new worlds. This real world setting may well hint at the next game–should look like if developers want to create Sonic Maximum 3D Overdrive.

The blue speedster is a kid who wants genuine friendships. When he’s a unique creature others want to exploit, to know who are his allies and enemies require him to stay ahead of the game. Ben Schwartz is excellent in the role, and when the plot focuses on how to build trust, that’s a terrific start. This first film is more than just a mere introduction.  While stuck on Earth, Sonic has to find someone to trust, and eventually comes to believe small-town sheriff Tom Wachowski (James Marsden) and his veterinarian wife, Maddie (Tika Sumpter) can help him.

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