Sonic the Hedgehog

Immensely fun, would go see it again. I've been a sonic fan since Sonic 1 and 2 on the Genesis, enjoying both the comics and some TV shows as well. This FELT like sonic to me. It captured his confident attitude and gave him a backstory that was really touching and a great character motivation. Fans of the Mobius universe will recognize more references to the franchise, but this film is great for casual fans or even newbies to the franchise too. The most jarring element for me was Jim Carrey's Robotnik. He didn't feel like any iteration of Robotnik or Eggman that I know. He was a fun character all the same but aside from his final costume he felt maybe 5-15% Robotnik throughout the movie. The jokes were well done and there were times the wpile theater was in stitches. Lots of dad jokes, but the kind that makes you actually laugh. Over all this is definitely a 10 for me, one I want to buy when it comes out and I am sorely hoping we get a sequel.

**I have missed this version of Jim Carrey _SO MUCH!_** For the first time in a long time, he's back to being the crazy, elastic, physical comedian that he once was in "Ace Ventura" & "The Mask". Overall, "Sonic the Hedgehog" is so-so as a movie and I'd almost rather they had animated EVERYTHING instead of just Sonic, but Carrey is like a living cartoon when he's on his game, and James Marsden does a pretty good job of being funny too. I've liked Tika Sumpter in everything I've seen her in. Also glad they fixed how Sonic looked...although based on the story in the movie it at least makes *a bit* of sense as to why they originally animated him to look a little more human. Kids will definitely enjoy this one (my 10 & 6-yr old sons sure did).