Sonic 3 Speeds to the Best Reviews of the Franchise on Rotten Tomatoes

by

As a lifelong Sonic fan who grew up playing the video games and eagerly awaiting each new release, I must say that Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has me genuinely excited! The first movie may have started off on a rocky note with its initial design, but the team behind it managed to turn things around spectacularly. The positive reception from both critics and audiences for Sonic 2 set the stage for even greater expectations, and Sonic 3 seems poised to surpass them all!

Tomorrow, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is set to premiere in cinemas, and there’s a lot of buzz around it. The first two films not only proved to be significant financial victories, but they also received rave reviews from both critics and viewers alike.

As Sonic 3 debuts just before Christmas week, there are strong indications that it could be the franchise’s most successful film to date. Not only is it expected to outperform Mufasa: The Lion King at the box office this weekend, potentially raking in approximately $70 million, but its Rotten Tomatoes ratings suggest it’s also scaling new heights.

Sonic’s First Movie Set A Troubling Tone

2020 marked the beginning of the Sonic The Hedgehog franchise, but its initial steps weren’t exactly promising. A preview trailer for the movie adaptation, based on the video game, featured a Sonic that was overly realistic, which didn’t resonate well with the audience. What was absent were the characteristic oversized head and bulging eyes. Instead, Sonic appeared more like a sketch of him, drawn from recollection after seeing him once and being asked to sketch him on a piece of paper with colored pencils.

Initially, viewers were swift to criticize the character’s appearance in the film design, leading Paramount Pictures to postpone the movie launch to revamp Sonic’s look. However, the harm had already been inflicted as anticipation for Sonic the Hedgehog’s cinematic debut reached an unprecedented low. To everyone’s surprise, the reviews were exceptionally positive! Sonic the Hedgehog emerged as a critical success on Rotten Tomatoes, boasting a 64% fresh rating. Remarkably, the audience score was even more favorable at 93% fresh.

In the subsequent two years, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 garnered a 69% positive rating from critics and an impressive 96% approval from audiences. As we approached Sonic the Hedgehog 3, anticipation was running high.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Debuts at 89% on Rotten Tomatoes

As feedback for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 rolled in, it became evident that the creative team behind the series had truly excelled. Following a rocky beginning for the Sonic films, the third installment garnered its best reception yet, earning a 89% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes with 55 reviews to date. The overall sentiment among critics can be summarized as: “Sonic the Hedgehog 3 impresses with its innovative approach and entertaining storyline.

Featuring twice as much humor from Jim Carrey and a fast-paced storyline that matches its character, ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ stands out as the finest installment so far in this charming series.

In Screen Rant’s review, they commended Keanu Reeve’s portrayal of Shadow the Hedgehog, along with Jeff Fowler’s dynamic directing style, stating “Shadow steals the show in the third film. Fowler skillfully presents him and his past through thrilling action scenes and emotional flashbacks.” As a reported villain in the movie, fans of the video game are aware that Shadow carries a heartrending backstory, and it seems the film delves into this aspect.

Critic Owen Glieberman from Variety commended Jeff Fowler for his progress as a filmmaker within the Sonic franchise, stating that “Sonic 3 demonstrates the virtues of hyperactivity. Compared to the first Sonic movie he directed in 2020, Fowler has honed his skills as an energetic and clever director in these films.

In Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Sonic and Dr. Robotnik join forces to confront a fresh enemy. The movie premieres tomorrow, but if you just can’t hold on any longer, there are early screenings starting tonight!

Read More

2024-12-19 20:10