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43 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75ObserverOliver JonesObserverOliver JonesIn what is something of a movie miracle or at the very least an unexpected surprise, this adaptation of the much-loved Sega video game franchise launched nearly 30 years ago as a direct assault on Nintendo’s leaping plumber Mario, largely presses the all the right buttons—and even does so in the right order.
- 70IGNIGNSonic’s first foray into live-action is a fast-paced joyride that’ll ring in entertainment for both fans and children.
- 60Screen RantMolly FreemanScreen RantMolly FreemanSonic the Hedgehog is a fairly middling family-friendly adventure movie, but a comparably good video game adaptation the belies a great deal of potential for a stronger, even more ambitious sequel.
- 50USA TodayBrian TruittUSA TodayBrian TruittThe film is fine, familiar fare for gamers and children: Sonic sprints, Carrey mugs, but the creative juices run out quickly.
- 42IndieWireDavid EhrlichIndieWireDavid EhrlichAnd you thought fixing Sonic’s teeth would make this movie any less of a nightmare.
- 40VarietyOwen GleibermanVarietyOwen GleibermanWe all know that your average Hollywood comedy tends to include some on-set improvisation, but in this case the contrast between the leaden pseudo-brashness of the rest of the movie and the ping! of Carrey’s dialogue is so marked that it almost feels like he made up his entire character on the spot. (I’m not declaring that he actually did. I’m just sayin’.)
- 40The GuardianSteve RoseThe GuardianSteve RoseLike its fast-moving, attention-deficient hero, this just feels like a rush job.
- 38Movie NationRoger MooreMovie NationRoger MooreThe end product isn’t remotely as bad as one might fear.
- 38Slant MagazineJaime N. ChristleySlant MagazineJaime N. ChristleyThroughout, any and all subtext is buried under the weight of Jim Carrey’s mugging.
- 33The A.V. ClubA.A. DowdThe A.V. ClubA.A. DowdA nattering chore of a “family” comedy that feels written by committee and directed by indifferent machine.