REVIEW: Sonic The Hedgehog 2

Rated PG • Score: 8.5/10

What a fun time at the movies!While I haven’t seen the first film—the boys have, and loved that one—the sequel was an easy-to-follow, well-paced story full of laughs and heart.It features one of my favorite comedic performances from Jim Carrey (Dr. Robotnik), and has excellent voice acting from Ben Schwartz (Sonic) and original Tails actor Colleen O’Shaughnessey. And Idris Elba is absolutely magnificent as Knuckles—he really embraces his character arc in a special way that truly elevates the movie.And if you like puns and silly jokes, boy, is this the movie for you!Quick family reviews:Gavin, 8: “My favorite character was Knuckles, because he was very competitive and strong!”David, 9: “I’m very amazed, because it’s so good! I loved it more than [the original] Sonic!”Malia, 28: “The movie was absolutely adorable and any movie that leaves kids running pretending to be Sonic afterwards is an absolute win in my book. There were definitely some laugh-out-loud moments. Overall, it was a well thought-out story line.”The bottom line: A thrilling, family-friendly adventure that brings a beloved 90s video game character to life in an exciting way. See it as *fast* as you can. 8.5/10