As a child of the ’90s, I grew up with Sonic the Hedgehog and his high-speed antics, so you can imagine my excitement when I heard about Sonic the Hedgehog 3! The positive reviews pouring in are like a power-up for this longtime fan. Critics are hailing it as the best entry yet in the franchise, with even the most skeptical reviewers admitting that it’s a significant improvement over its predecessors.
The third installment of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie series, titled Sonic the Hedgehog 3, has now made its way to Rotten Tomatoes. It appears that our speedy blue friend is not planning on taking a break any time soon! In this new adventure, Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz) faces off against popular character Shadow the Hedgehog (portrayed by Keanu Reeves). Alongside his long-time adversary Dr. Ivo Robotnik and his grandfather Gerald Robotnik, both characters played by Jim Carrey. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has generated a lot of buzz with its debut on Rotten Tomatoes, boasting an impressive 86% fresh rating based on 49 reviews, making it the top-rated film in the franchise.
In their reviews, MovieWeb’s Julian Roman and IGN’s A.A. Dowd both agreed that the latest installment of “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” has surpassed expectations for a video game franchise, outperforming its predecessors in every aspect. Despite already being quite enjoyable, the series seems to be improving with each new release.
As a movie enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share my thoughts on “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” – a cinematic masterpiece that surpasses its predecessors in grandeur, ambition, and overall quality. While I have been somewhat critical of the previous installments in this franchise, I must admit that this film has won me over with its exceptional storytelling and visually stunning sequences. It’s not just bigger; it’s better! (This review for Inverse.)
The first two Sonic films lack energy and excitement, but fortunately, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 manages to captivate us beautifully and addresses most of the issues found in its predecessors directly.
Although Sonic the Hedgehog 3 received generally favorable feedback, it wasn’t universally appreciated. Christian Zilko from IndieWire gave the movie a D grade, commenting that while it could amuse young kids and ardent SEGA fans, others might lament that its runtime doesn’t match the speed of its blue protagonist. Bob Chipman, also known as MovieBob, rated the film 5 out of 10, stating that if you were hoping for something akin to the second movie, you would find this one lacking.
‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ is Ready to Roll This Christmas
The latest installment, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, effortlessly outpaces the 2020 and 2022 ratings of Sonic the Hedgehog (64% and 69%, respectively) in terms of critical acclaim. While Knuckles, this year’s spin-off series on Paramount+ initially held the highest rating among franchise entries at 74%, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has now surpassed it to claim the top spot. It is remarkable that within the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, each new release consistently receives better reviews from critics compared to its predecessors.
As an ardent fan, I can confidently say that the overwhelming praise from critics indicates that Sonic the Hedgehog 3 could potentially receive a significant boost as it prepares to face off against Disney’s latest release this weekend. With its sights set on dethroning Mufasa: The Lion King at the box office, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 appears poised to claim the top spot and maintain its status as the go-to family event movie throughout the holiday season. Given the positive box office predictions and these optimistic reviews, it seems unlikely that this won’t be the end of the line for the Sega franchise.
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2024-12-19 03:01