Sonic 3: Il film

GenX reporting in. Just got back from the first screening at our AMC with my 12 year old. We both agreed that this was the best sonic film, the closest to the games, with great action scenes, a ton of laughing... Jim Carey nails this once again, but even funnier with two of him on screen! A fantastic soundtrack including one of my all time favorite bands, The Travelling Wilburys! Fantastic visual effects that are very 3D in the 2D format. The perfect run time, isn't too short, and just as soon as you get tired it wraps up. Stay past the beginning credits for a scene that hints at part 4, which satisfied all the kids around us. We walked out smiling, this one had it all! Well done and recommended.

I saw Sonic The Hedgehog 1 & 2 a few years ago and they were okay, but they didn't grab me or fit my entertainment level, but SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 IS PERFECT...I wasn't going to see this in theaters until I realized SHADOW WAS IN IT.... Shadow has that Darth Vader, Joker, and Thanos type of aura...he is an awesome character with a dark side...Shadow was in it, but was the movie any good? YES THE MOVIE IS SICK...Dr Robotnik's antics and comedy hit very well, there aren't a bunch of children jokes or childish themes, there are many adult jokes and it's serious enough for Shadow to be in it. This one is for the grown 90s and 80s kids that played the games...They used Shadow perfectly, unstoppable, scary, and menacing...Also the references to Sonic Adventure 2 Battle are great...some scenes were corny but overall the movie beat my expectations because the last two Sonic films did not impress me...THIS ONE DID IT.

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 is easily the best of the trilogy.

Best writing, best characterisation, great humour and Keanu Reeves was absolute CLASS as Shadow.

This movie differs from the first 2, most evidently being in the tone of the movie, this movie is a soul adaptation of Sonic Adventure 2 and they handled it better than I would've ever thought.

Shadow's past is portrayed hauntingly beautiful, not to mention his immaculate CGI model, I was so impressed by how he looked.

Jim Carrey was humorous as usual, an absolute treat to have in our franchise, he was hilariously amazing as both Ivo & Gerald.

Ben Schwartz, Colleen & Idris all shined more than ever.

As a huge Sonic fan, this movie passed my expectations, what a feeling to be a Sonic fan!

This movie goes down as a rich part of Sonics history.

9/10.

Let's be honest: You're seeing "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" because you're either a fan of the gaming franchise or the two films that came before it. I'm a fan of the latter, although they are not perfect. I knew, didn't think, but knew that this third installment would beat them both, and I was right.

Beginning with Keanu Reeves, breathtaking is putting it mildly. His performance and the overall character of Shadow the Hedgehog, coming from a guy who has never played the games, was jaw-dropping. Dr. Robotnik and Knuckles are great villains in the prior two installments. Shadow surpasses them by having an origin story that, while familiar to veteran players of the games, is more tragic than any of the other characters in the franchise, Sonic included. I'm a huge fan of Reeves; what more is there to say?

Even though Shadow steals the show, the returning characters are still strong. Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles are just as funny and charming as their appearances in the previous two entries, helped by Ben Schwartz, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, and Idris Elba's energetic performances. What surprised me the most was how they put all three in a shocking internal conflict, one which I refuse to spoil in any fashion. You need to see it for yourself!

I can't forget Jim Carrey as the two Robotniks. First of all, he came out of potential retirement for this. This review is written by a tremendous Carrey admirer, making it a big deal to me when they announced that he would reprise his role as Dr. Robotnik in this trilogy-capper. Of course, he recently said he returned because he needed the money, which is understandable, but this was no cash-grab role for Carrey. He brings some next-level comedic energy when playing both Ivo and Gerald Robotnik. Every time he's in a movie, he always makes me, and millions more, smile and laugh, and here is no different. Power-rest with pride and dignity, Carrey. Your work will continue to inspire generations to come.

I want to take a break to discuss the experience instead of the movie's contents. I saw it at a Dolby Fan Event, my second time with the format since "Wicked." Dolby enhanced both films for me, so be sure to see it that way. The theater I was in did something unexpected: skipped coming attractions. AMC usually allows audiences twenty minutes to go to the restroom or get popcorn by playing trailers for future releases, but not here. I feel bad for the people who came in late under the impression that it wouldn't start right when they arrived. Additionally, I reserve that time to go to the restroom quickly. However, the film began immediately, and I only focused on the movie rather than anything else, a testament to how excited I was and how extraordinary the following presentation was.

I'll resume talking about the movie itself now. The action was some of the best I've seen all year. The other Sonic films, admittedly, had incredible action, but this cranked the volume up to 11! If we're only covering action, you bet it's super fun!

What else makes the movie remarkably powerful is it's hilarious, the story outside of Shadow is compelling, the CGI remains beautiful, and the people in my theater were freaking out at the mid and post-credit scenes. Make sure to stay for that, Sonic fan or not!

If I were to give any semi-negatives, the comedy simultaneously surpasses and is consistent with the other two films. It's consistent in how it's sometimes juvenile to its detriment. I also found Krysten Ritter's Director Rockwell to be weak, but here's what's truly remarkable: I don't care. In a year in which I've perhaps become more of a critic than a film fan despite my personal beliefs that I haven't, I deserve and need to overlook the flaws because the rest of the film is unbelievably phenomenal!

"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" blew my mind, and I didn't expect it to. I went in with high expectations, yet still accepted the possibility that it can't be as wonderful as the hype warrants. I was wrong.

Technically, the voice acting and performances from the humans (awkward way of saying it, apologies), the CGI, the well-used runtime, and the impactful narrative make the technical score a 9/10. Said 9 is because of some issues relating to the screenplay.

For the enjoyment score, I loved it! It's easily the best of the trilogy and one of the year's best films. I'm writing this before I watch the second film in the hopeful next Barbenheimer post-Glicked: "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" and "Mufasa: The Lion King." Mufasa has no chance! My problems with some dialogue and Rockwell can't prevent the enjoyment score from being a 10/10. The flaws are not enough to hurt the experience, and I'm happy I can ignore them. This experience is a must-watch for any Sonic fan and enjoyer of the preceding two films, and I'm thrilled to see what this franchise offers next!

I wanted to love it but couldn't quite get there. I feel like the movie was trying too hard to be funny. The scenes where we have genuine emotion and intensity is when the movie shines most. However they were sparse.

90% of Team Sonic's lines were corny jokes which took away the gravity of the situations they were facing. The fans want epic scenes that showcase the awesome ability of the hedgehog's and foes yet there wasn't enough or they were too brief.

There were some awesome moments in the movie but i wanted them to go for a bit longer (sonic v shadow in the finale). I also liked the relationship between the Robotniks', comedy and genuine emotion. A nice combo. Jim Carey provided a great performance too (acting and dancing).

You can see the people surrounding the film truly cared about the end product which all sonic fans can appreciate.

However the over used jokes and lack of time spent on the better moments prevent the film from being truly spectacular. However, still an enjoyable popcorn flick.

Gotta go fast!!!!