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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

2022

Jeff Fowler

James Marsden, Jim Carrey, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell ...

5.6

4,577

Adventure. Fantasy. Comedy. Action Sonic is determined to make his mark as a hero and decides to stay in Green Hills while Tom and Maddie go to Hawaii for her sister Rachel's wedding. When Doctor Eggman returns from the mushroom planet in search for the Master Emerald to conquer the world and exact revenge against Sonic with the help of Knuckles the Echidna, Sonic and his new friend Miles "Tails" Prower set out to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.

	Author	Review
United Kingdom	Leslie Felperin The Guardian	"There’s not much to spoil about 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' because there’s not very much to say about it, other than it’s mildly amusing and reasonably competently assembled (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"	NEU
United Kingdom	Tim Grierson Screendaily	"[It] amplifies the spectacle and stakes, but those additions mostly accentuate the series’ continued weaknesses — namely, the thin characters and the story’s derivative nature."	NEU
United Kingdom	John Nugent Empire	"Fairly generic and forgettable (...) [It] is little more than a half-baked half-term distraction tool —though Jim Carrey's outrageously committed performance nearly saves the day (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 5)"	NEU
United States	Justin Lowe The Hollywood Reporter	"Frantic fun (...) 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' will appeal to family audiences seeking holiday distractions even if it doesn’t break new ground"	POS
United States	Siddhant Adlakha IndieWire	"Video games’ fastest hero stumbles forward without charm or personality (...) The sequel is perhaps the most accurate video game adaptation ever put to film — and that's no compliment."	NEG
United Kingdom	Ian Sandwell Digital Spy	"The human characters – Dr Robotnik aside – just aren't as interesting as their animated counterparts (...) There are times when the balance between appealing to children and adults doesn't quite work (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"	NEU
United Kingdom	Bradley Russell Total Film	"In truth, the original just edges out the sequel (...) But this snappy sequel proves Sonic's race isn't run yet. Far from it (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"	NEU
United Kingdom	Olly Richards Time Out	"Don't rush to see this sequel (...) There's plenty of on-screen talent involved here, but they're all far better than the material (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 5)"	NEU
United States	Carlos Aguilar The Wrap	"The screenplay reflects actual effort, and Jim Carrey gets to be unfettered in his performance, leading a surprisingly satisfying follow-up"	POS
United States	Peter Debruge Variety	"[It] takes what was endearing about the original — in a word, 'personality' — and renders it generic in a hurry."	NEG
United Kingdom	Claire Lim NME	"Sometimes feels like we’re running on the spot while the writers struggle to find things for their heroes to do (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"	NEU
United States	Pete Hammond Deadline	"Coming up with an instant sequel in just two years is pretty remarkable for this hybrid live-action/animation format (...) In terms of artistry, it is hit and miss (...) No toon this looney should be that long"	NEU
United States	Johnny Oleksinski New York Post	"Carrey is still a riot and he's forced to hoist up high-budget mediocrity (...) I'd rather see Carrey end his career on a high note instead of a 'WHY?!' note (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"	NEU
United States	Alex Stedman IGN	"It feels more attuned to the Sonic lore than ever before, and fans of the games should have a great time seeing their favorite characters so lovingly recreated on the big screen."	POS
United States	Todd Gilchrist AV Club	"The Sonic series feels like it's in too much of a hurry for its own good —especially when the chaperones and ticket buyers for its target audience can barely wait until the end credits to make a fast exit"	NEG
United States	Charles Pulliam-Moore The Verge	"'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' isn't a perfect movie. But it is one that's clearly switching up the landscape of this world ahead of it becoming even more fantastical and full of talking animals wearing shoes"	NEU
United States	Nell Minow rogerebert.com	"Video games have been better at adapting what works in movies better than [the other way around] (...) All generations will appreciate its emphasis on kindness and friendship over battles and resentment (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"	NEU
Canada	Rachel Labonte Screen Rant	"[It] is more overstuffed than the last installment, and that leads to some pacing and character issues across the board. Still, [it] manages to maintain the spirit of the games it is based on (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"	NEU
United Kingdom	Patrick Cremona Radio Times	"For a children's film – or indeed for a video game adaptation – you could easily do a lot worse (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"	POS
United States	Jesse Hassenger Polygon	"'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' has just enough laughs to make its shopworn lessons about the value of friendship and (brace yourself) teamwork feel like part of a harmlessly amusing kids' movie"	NEU

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