News

Sonic The Movie receives its first global criticisms: disparity and lack of consensus

February 13, 2020
Sonic The Movie receives its first global criticisms: disparity and lack of consensus
Written by: Chris Watson
February 13, 2020
Updated on February 13, 2020
Lead Game DeveloperChris Watson
Chris Watson is a gaming expert and writer. He has loved video games since childhood and has been writing about them for over 15 years. Chris has worked for major gaming magazines where he reviewed new games and wrote strategy guides. He started his own gaming website to share insider tips and in-depth commentary about his favorite games. When he's not gaming or writing, Chris enjoys travel and hiking. His passion is helping other gamers master new games.
Expertises: Game Development, Unity and Unreal Engine, C# and C++ Programming, Interactive Storytelling, Esports and Streaming

The production of Paramount Pictures will be released in theaters this February 14. International criticism does not reach a consensus.

In the absence of a few days for the premiere in Sonic cinemas, The Movie, the first professional critics of specialized media of international stature have begun to be published, which without making sensitive assessments to gut the plot have offered first impressions where, for now, There is no consensus.

Sonic The Hedgehog in Metacritic: from 38 to 75

In Metacritic, one of the most important aggregating portals in the film, music, television and videogames sector, it already reflects the opinion of the specialized journalists of Observer, USA Today and Movie Nation with the following considerations:

  • Observer – 75: “In what is something like a movie miracle, or at least an unexpected surprise, this adaptation of the much loved SEGA video game franchise launched almost 30 years ago serves as a direct assault on Nintendo's plumber plumber , Mario. In large part (of the movie) all the correct buttons are being pressed; and even that does it well, ”says Oliver Jones.

  • USA Today – 50: “This movie is fine, a family pass for players and children: the Sonic sprints, the (Jim) Carrey assaults; but the creative juice runs out quickly, ”concludes Brian Truitt.

  • Movie Nation – 38: "The final product is not even remotely as bad as one might fear," says Roger Moore, whose impressions make the movie worse than he expected.

Sonic The Hedgehog
Sonic The Hedgehog in Sonic The Movie

Twitter also reflects the first professional reviews

Other critics have also opined the Sonic film The Hedgehog through Twitter, where there is consensus when it comes to saying that Jim Carrey's interpretation as Dr. Robotnik is very good; as well as the remarkable presentation of action scenes and visual effects.

Notably, the opinions of Cris Parker – known youtuber of cinema -, Tyler Calvert – editor in Cinemania World – and Brandon Cresco – collaborator in FanSided -, below:

However, Sonic, The Movie will premiere in hundreds of cinemas around the world this February 14 with a new mission for the hedgehog: end the strange phenomena that are happening in a locality in the area because of Dr. Robotnik , which aims to conquer the world.

Regarding the character's current affairs, SEGA presented the Sonic 2020 initiative days ago, whereby on the 20th of each month (including this February 20) news and information about the Sonic the Hedgehog universe will be announced.

About author

Chris Watson is a gaming expert and writer. He has loved video games since childhood and has been writing about them for over 15 years. Chris has worked for major gaming magazines where he reviewed new games and wrote strategy guides. He started his own gaming website to share insider tips and in-depth commentary about his favorite games. When he's not gaming or writing, Chris enjoys travel and hiking. His passion is helping other gamers master new games.
Trustpilot