Sonic — How to Break the Video Game Movie Curse | Film Perfection

After multiple failed attempts at video game movies like Warcraft, Assassin's Creed and Tomb Raider to name a few, in blasts 2020's Sonic The Hedgehog movie to show how it's done. Despite being ridiculed by everyone upon initial reveal, with memes of the horrific human teeth Sonic design and the upcoming redesign, the film turned itself around and delivered an all around great cinematic experience, with heart, fun, cool visuals, as well as a great Jim Carrey performance. But what we're gonna focus on today is how Sonic the movie breaks the infamous video game movie curse, by comparing it to the aforementioned movies and seeing what it does different. Here's how to make a great video game movie. And to be clear, I haven't seen Pokemon Detective Pikachu.

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Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)
Based on the global blockbuster video game franchise from Sega, Sonic the Hedgehog tells the story of the world’s speediest hedgehog as he embraces his new home on Earth. In this live-action adventure comedy, Sonic Sonic the Hedgehog cinemasins everything wrong with sonic the hedgehog honest trailer sonic the hedgehog sonic the hedgehog watch full movie online free 4k clip dr robotnik eggman sonic sonic ending credits tails ugandan knuckles Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) - Sonic vs. Robotnik Scene (5/10) | Movieclips Film Theory: Dear Sonic, You SUCK at Running! Film Theory: Did Sonic WASTE Our Time? (Sonic Movie 2020) pokemon detective pikachu movie 2 and his new best friend Tom (James Marsden) team up to defend the planet from the evil genius Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) and his plans for world domination. Directed by Jeff Fowler, the film also stars Tika Sumpter and Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic.
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Assassin's Creed (2016)
In this feature-film adaptation of the hugely popular video-game series, death-row convict Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) relives his ancestor's memories as an assassin in 15th century Spain. From this out-of-body experience, Lynch gains the training he needs to battle a conspiracy in the present day. Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Michael Kenneth Williams, Brendan Gleeson, and Charlotte Rampling co-star. Directed by Justin Kurzel (The Snowtown Murders).
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Warcraft (2016)
Humans and orcs clash in this feature-film adaptation of the popular fantasy video-game series. After realizing that their home is becoming uninhabitable, a race of orcs travel to the land of Azeroth. There, they encounter the realm's human denizens, who fight back against the invaders. In time, an orc warrior (Toby Kebbell) forges an alliance with a group of humans in order to overthrow his race's corrupt leader (Daniel Wu) and bring peace to the land. Directed by Duncan Jones (Moon), the film co-stars Paula Patton (Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol), Ben Foster (3:10 to Yuma), Dominic Cooper (The Devil's Double), Ruth Negga (World War Z), and Travis Fimmel (Vikings).
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Tomb Raider (2018)
Lara Croft (Oscar winner Alicia Vikander) investigates the disappearance of her adventurer father (Dominic West) by following him to a mysterious island with the help of Lu Ren (Daniel Wu). After being shipwrecked, she's captured by Mathias Vogel (Walton Goggins) and the enigmatic paramilitary organization Trinity, who demand her help in opening a mythical tomb. Directed by Roar Uthaug, Tomb Raider is based on the popular video-game series.

[jacobwiren]

Jim Carrey ASKED for this role. He wanted to connect with his grandson who is a big fan of Sonic. He basically invented this character for him.

[itsamekaizo]

Sonic: is lonely for being 2fast
"The only problem with being faster than light is that you can only live in darkness."
-The Movie

[HectorJimenez-eezi]

Sonic: listens to fan feedback doesn't insult fans, makes changes, and makes bank.

Disney: visible confusion

[adecentartist]

Dude! Is no one gonna talk about Sonic living the HEDGEHOG'S dilemma!?

He's afraid of getting close to people for fear that either they or he will get hurt!

[TheZoobZoobs]

I will confess that in that scene when Sonic realizes he's all alone in the baseball field and in frustration starts running in a circle due to the sheer depression he's feeling I genuinely teared up a little.

[bullymaguireneedsyourprimo]

"This Yellow Sonic"
*Why does this line hurt me so much*

[flynnhtt]

never forget that the Quicksilver scene was taken from Over the Hedge

[mablemw]

I feel like this movie brings the phase “they had us in the first half not gonna lie” to another level

[robertmason]

Another thing I really like about this movie is how sonic's design is like a combination of classic sonic and adventure sonic!

[CrimsonFox]

After twenty years, Sonic FINALLY has a one up on Mario;
A better movie.

[aleksanderpiegatowski]

lost it at the “sanic” reference. who wouldve thought they would go that far

[rainmanslim]

This movie did 3 things well.

1: it listened to the fans. Most studios and directors will just shit-talk the fan base, call them entitled crybabies and their project will bomb. Instead, they listened to the fans and responded accordingly.

2: they played to the strengths of the actors. Jim Carrey OWNS his role as doctor robotnik, it's played entirely to his comedic strengths. He's actually a great drama actor too but his real strength lies in being cartoonish and high energy. Which fits here perfectly.

3: it holds true to the established character traits of Sonic and Robotnik, they didn't hollywood-ify them, they embraced them as they are and portrayed them as such.

Making a videogame movie isn't hard, but it's downright impossible when you cater to focus groups and what bloggers will like rather than what the existing fan base will like.

[Mark---W]

I believe the biggest success to this movie had to do with a movie Hollywood studio actually LISTENED to criticism from the fans that are very invested in their franchises.

[plushxtreme]

So basically *don't ever assume that your audience just KNOWS something in your film universe*
And make your own story (overall of course).

[PauloJrchannel]

"Has an obsession to prove that he's superior to everyone else, and now that this unknown alien has shown up to endanger that superiority, it's his mission to restore it."

So, Eggman is Lex Luthor?

[revolutionstudios]

Much like Detective Pikachu, I think the reason that the Sonic movie succeeded was that it was a movie first, and a video game movie second. The focus is not on telling a story with the character, but telling a story with the character along for the ride.

or something idk

[eiriseven]

Step 1: Treat your fans with respect.
Step 2: Make an actual good movie.

[fahimalvi]

This is why Sonic was a successful movie: 1. Respected the source material 2. Listened to the fans 3. Great cast and a fun movie which people can enjoy.

[js]

Can we just take a moment to acknowledge just how stunningly animated that owl guardian was? She sort of reminded me of Legend of the Guardians: Owls of Ga'hoole.

[HalfTangible]

One thing I was surprised by was the fact that our main lead's relationship was actually very healthy. I was expecting Wachowski and Maggie to spend the whole movie bickering only to end up a couple at the end; instead they're mutually supportive, trusting and affectionate from minute 1. It gets a BIT strained when Donutlord is accused of terrorism and brings an alien over to her sister's house, but... well... that is entirely reasonable.