A Japanese video game launched back in 1991 for the Sega Genesis, Sonic The Hedgehog, has finally had a game to film conversion. Something not many games actually get right. Sonic would become the mascot of Sega. Some years later a two part video animation was released as a means to promote the release of Sonic on the new Sega Dreamcast, although it was felt this was more for fans of the digital hedgehog, rather than a wider audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this latest outing, Tom Wachowski (James Marsden – X-Men: Days of Future Past<\/a>, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues<\/a>), a cop from a small, peaceful town discovers a small, extremely fast, hedgehog (Ben Schwartz – The Walk). Having a big heart, and some persuasion, he agrees to help this little fella, and save him from evil genius Dr. Ivo Robotnik (Jim Carrey – Kick-Ass 2<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sonic The Hedgehog succeeds where so many films of games have failed. It is a fun, exciting, and entertaining romp. It is a nostalgic escape from the world, that while it has a great story at its core, still does not try to hard to take itself too seriously, and this is where Carrey pull of a masterful incarnation of the evil doctor. He is perfectly cast and suited for the role. One doesn’t know whether to cheer him on, or cheer his demise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sonic The Hedgehog will appeal to both fans of the original game, and a new audience of the younger generation. A family outing that is sure to spawn a sequel, if not yet another release of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sonic the Hedgehog opens 21 February 2020 in South African cinemas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n