Sonic the Hedgehog
U/A: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Cast: Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Jim Carrey, Tika Sumpter, Lee Majdoub, Frank C. Turner, Adam Pally, Natasha Rothwell
Director: Jeff Fowler
Rating:

This passably humourous live-action animation film just about rekindles nostalgic affection for the 70's Japanese Sega 16 bit game – and that too if you are well-versed with the game yourself. Mind you, this is no 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit?' -considered the gold standard for live-action animation flicks. Sonic the Hedgehog tells the story of the world's speediest hedgehog( voiced by Ben Schwartz) whose speed power in the wrong hands could spell trouble for the world.

In this film Sonic teams up with his hard-won, new best friend, small-town cop, Tom Wachowski (James Marsden) to defend the planet from the evil genius Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey in yet another rubbery avatar) and his plans for world domination. The silly conceit of having to retrieve a pouch of gold rings that open portals to any destination – which as the movie progresses seems to become a rather selective escape route, fails to give us reason enough to be invested in this kiddy adventure. There's also the matter of Sonic's bucket list vying for attention. So, you can well understand how wayward and distracted the entire set-up is. The film has the expected insipid chase sequences, unbecoming plot twists, and throwaway pop culture references. Screenwriters Pat Casey and Josh Miller fail to write up an experience that is both swift and daring.