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The Sonic movie might actually be good?
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Aion002
Member
I don't think it is bad.... It's really well made.
But it's also extremely boring.
I rather watch Street Fighter The Movie again than Detective Pikachu.... At least street fighter is non intentionally fun.
Piku_Ringo
Banned
An actual good VG adaption film. 2020 is getting weirder and weirder.
Cutty Flam
Banned
Not a chance imo. Sonic should be cheeky bc he's supposed to be a teenager
But in this movie he seems like he's more for the audience of 8 year olds. Can't blame them, but I doubt Sonic is going to be a cool as he probably should be lol
But in this movie he seems like he's more for the audience of 8 year olds. Can't blame them, but I doubt Sonic is going to be a cool as he probably should be lol
deriks
4-Time GIF/Meme God
As a lover for the first Mortal Kombat movie, I have to say that Sonic is the best gaming movie ever.
Not by far. The movie still has flaws here and there. But the time and tone when you hear the Green Hill Zone theme, you can see that it was made with love.
Also, it's a movie about friendship, so even a person who doesn't know Sonic can have fun
Not by far. The movie still has flaws here and there. But the time and tone when you hear the Green Hill Zone theme, you can see that it was made with love.
Also, it's a movie about friendship, so even a person who doesn't know Sonic can have fun
withincells
Member
That’s not what it’s called either but that movie was fun.
Rest
All these years later I still chuckle at what a fucking moron that guy is.
As a kid I dreamed of a Sonic movie for years. I want to go see this movie just to fulfill that childhood desire. But my current self just can't believe that this will be any good at all. I'm torn about whether I should see this or not.
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
Catch an early AM showing. Locally movies showing before noon generally are a little over five bucks.
ColonialRaptor
Member
How could they miss the opportunity to give us super saiyan sonic in a movie!? I’m a little disappointed but not really.
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SLoWMoTIoN
Unconfirmed Member
Starlight Lotice
died after watching this movie btw.
Johnny Silverhand
Member
I saw the movie today and it wasn't the trash I was expecting. It's nothing new, but I liked what they made.
Silent hill is better because it's an actual movie with a bit of substance. Mortal kombat is just a pretty decent popcorn flick.
Tron is number 2.
Mortal kombat is 3.
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Phunkydiabetic
Banned
Gotta save something for the sequel man.
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
So hey, that was a real 5 out of 10 affair. A perfectly average., inoffensive kids film.
If I was eight years old I’d probably be flipping out but as an adult it’s a solid “eh.”
If I was eight years old I’d probably be flipping out but as an adult it’s a solid “eh.”
ExpandKong
Banned
Sonic fans are always happy to get 5/10 though
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
deriks
4-Time GIF/Meme God
It has more than one cliffhanger, actually
- The movie starts with baby Sonic running with the Hyper Potions music, that everyone heared in the Sonic Mania opening animation, so you know that the production knows shit
- Echidnas are bad for some reason, so some shows up for some reason and attacks Sonic for some reason. It's kinda of a weird point, but it's ok
- There's a lot of dimensions that exists, and Sonic knows that can use the rings to wish and then go there. It's also kinda weird, but you get over with
- There's some exposition with Sonic to explain how he lived for 10 years in Green Hill, Montana
- Ben Schwartz is nice, but I'd rather Roger Craig Smith. Just my opinion. James Marsden and Tika Sumpter are there not to be really praised, just to humanize. But whe Jim Carrey shows, it steals every scene that he's into. Don't get me wrong, it's not like he's used too much to "keep the fun". The director achieved a middle ground, and works like a charm.
-The plot is kinda dull. Sonic gets lonely and does a Sonic Boom, making a lot of places withouth power, and that's why the feds call Robotnik... but you gonna love when Sanic is presented
- There's a QuickSilver-ish scene, and you know that the movie needed that, and it has, and it's really great. Yeah, it's a copycat, but it's a great copycat
- They go to San Francisco, Sonic get his red shoes. Robotnik shows up and starts the "videogame part", when Sonic runs to a lot of places around the world. I felt just ok, because is kinda based on the special stages in Sonic 2. But then happens the "final boss", and it's a videogame scene as the Doom first person scene can be.
- The Green Hill Zone theme is played on piano in the ending scene, and it's beautifull. Kudos to the production
- The credits in 16-bit Genesis style are a nice touch.
- The cliffhanger that Robotnik is in Mushroom Hill(?!) and Tails looking for Sonic was the best way to end the movie
- Echidnas are bad for some reason, so some shows up for some reason and attacks Sonic for some reason. It's kinda of a weird point, but it's ok
- There's a lot of dimensions that exists, and Sonic knows that can use the rings to wish and then go there. It's also kinda weird, but you get over with
- There's some exposition with Sonic to explain how he lived for 10 years in Green Hill, Montana
- Ben Schwartz is nice, but I'd rather Roger Craig Smith. Just my opinion. James Marsden and Tika Sumpter are there not to be really praised, just to humanize. But whe Jim Carrey shows, it steals every scene that he's into. Don't get me wrong, it's not like he's used too much to "keep the fun". The director achieved a middle ground, and works like a charm.
-The plot is kinda dull. Sonic gets lonely and does a Sonic Boom, making a lot of places withouth power, and that's why the feds call Robotnik... but you gonna love when Sanic is presented
- There's a QuickSilver-ish scene, and you know that the movie needed that, and it has, and it's really great. Yeah, it's a copycat, but it's a great copycat
- They go to San Francisco, Sonic get his red shoes. Robotnik shows up and starts the "videogame part", when Sonic runs to a lot of places around the world. I felt just ok, because is kinda based on the special stages in Sonic 2. But then happens the "final boss", and it's a videogame scene as the Doom first person scene can be.
- The Green Hill Zone theme is played on piano in the ending scene, and it's beautifull. Kudos to the production
- The credits in 16-bit Genesis style are a nice touch.
- The cliffhanger that Robotnik is in Mushroom Hill(?!) and Tails looking for Sonic was the best way to end the movie
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Piku_Ringo
Banned
Would say POP is better than Silent Hill though
ienjoyrawfish
Member
Currently averaging 7/10 on IMDB and 64% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
Honestly that's way way better than I was expecting. I thought it was going to be an absolute disaster.
Honestly that's way way better than I was expecting. I thought it was going to be an absolute disaster.
Iced Arcade
Member
Makes me wonder if that was actually the design at all or just a marketing device to get people talking... cause it definitely did get the movie highlighted everywhere.
Afro Republican
Banned
Casuals that aren't attached to Sonic will treat it like a regular kids CG/Live film. Many on Rotten likely don't play video games, at least the critics anyway, which may give it a higher rating.
However it's not good. But kids will like it. Which is standard for these types of films.
I just hope the next Sonic game isn't a move-tie in.
However it's not good. But kids will like it. Which is standard for these types of films.
I just hope the next Sonic game isn't a move-tie in.
TacosNSalsa
Member
Shantae
Banned
I liked it. I saw it last night, and I had a good time. I thought it was about as good as a Sonic movie could be. Fun for kids for sure, and enough nostalgia for adult fans of Sonic to appreciate it. Jim Carrey was great as Robotnik, and I liked how his name was Robotnik, but Sonic calls him Eggman as name to mock him with because he has a bunch of egg shaped machines. It all worked well for me. If anything I just wish there were more fight scenes between Sonic and Robotnik, because they were fun.
Also
Also
I grinned like a kid when Tails shows up during the mid credits. I hope they get to make a sequel
Piku_Ringo
Banned
We finally get good ol' 90s Carry without all the socialism bs he likes to spew. For that I can forgive him for all his other sins, for giving the people the funny, zany jim carry we all grew up with a loved back in the day. 
SLB1904
Banned
Oh you bet well get a sequel. It will gross over a 100 mill worlwide this weekend at least.
Shantae
Banned
Lol, shit how did I not realize that sooner.
Codes 208
Member
just left the theatre, definitely wasnt as bad as I had anticiapates when they first revealed it (thank god for that remodel...), overall it was pretty tame but definitely one of the better game-based movies.
Was it now, i just took it as a reference to mushroom hills from S&K
SLB1904
Banned
thats what they want you to think.
sid2vicious
Banned
The best part of this movie imo is making Dr. "Eggman" Robotnik a relevant character. In the games there's no explanations why a human who builds machines exists in a world with talking animals, this movie finally clears that mystery up. You owe to yourself if you're a Sonic fan to go watch this movie. Gets two 
from me!
from me!
Ikutachi
Member
The best part of this movie imo is making Dr. "Eggman" Robotnik a relevant character. In the games there's no explanations why a human who builds machines exists in a world with talking animals, this movie finally clears that mystery up. You owe to yourself if you're a Sonic fan to go watch this movie. Gets two
sid2vicious
Banned
Garnox
Member
Watched it earlier tonight, it was a fun and enjoyable movie.
Had some moments of, "well that's just dumb" plot decisions like "I can't do this here, I need to go somewhere else" and "why am I driving?"...
Overall though, had me snickering in quite a few scenes and was invested throughout the movie. I'd recommend.
Had some moments of, "well that's just dumb" plot decisions like "I can't do this here, I need to go somewhere else" and "why am I driving?"...
Overall though, had me snickering in quite a few scenes and was invested throughout the movie. I'd recommend.
Kazza
Member
Against all odds, not only is this seemingly turning out to be a decent movie, it also looks set to break records:
It's a shame that it's international ticket sales might take a beating from the Caronavirus. It's not due to release in China until the 28th, so hopefully most of the cinemas may have reopened by then.
It's a shame that it's international ticket sales might take a beating from the Caronavirus. It's not due to release in China until the 28th, so hopefully most of the cinemas may have reopened by then.
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sid2vicious
Banned
One thing that hurts the movie imo is they don't explain how or why Sonic has the powers that he does. TBF neither do the games, but after all these years they finally do Robotnik justice, but still can't figure out how a blue hedgehog gets his super speed.
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
Breakfast at Noon
Member
Loved every second of it.
