Knuckles notices a blue quill in Robotnik’s hand. When he is finally able to open a portal, however, a mysterious creature, an echidna named Knuckles ( Idris Elba) appears. Meanwhile, on the Mushroom Planet, Dr Robtonik has been living in solitude for almost an entire year, plotting his revenge and trying to find a way to return to Earth. However, Tom believes Sonic still has some growing up to do before then. So, Sonic has been sneaking out at night as his alias, “The Blue Justice,” fighting crime in Seattle to prove to his friend/guardian Tom ( James Marsden) that he is grown up and responsible and ready to take on new challenges. Robotnik and banished him to the Mushroom Planet things have been relatively quiet in Green Hills. This time around, Carrey dials things back a touch, and finds a better balance between evil genius and mad scientist, and this is something I much preferred.Ever since Sonic defeated Dr. My biggest gripe about the original film was that I found Jim Carrey a bit ‘too Jim Carrey’ in that first instalment. Robotnik is also more closely aligned with the gaming version of the character this time around, with Jim Carrey reprising the role of the vile villain with a more success than he did in his first outing. The film also leans into Sonic’s computer game lore a little more, via the inclusion of fan-favourite characters, Tails and Knuckles. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is all about providing its audience with bucket loads of entertainment, to ensure no one gets restless in their seat, and it doesn’t put a foot wrong. Whether it is a snowboarding escape sequence, a smile-inducing dance-off, or a hilarious wedding revenge scene (complete with pissed off bride), this movie is loaded with memorable moments. From start to finish the film zips along, throwing various action set pieces and scenes of spectacle at the screen, and all of it is a blast to watch. The reason I believe it works better is because the action barely lets up. So, teaming up with a new ally in the shape of a fox called Tails, Sonic sets out to retrieve the gem and stop the mad doctor from achieving his goal. Upon hearing this, Robotnik changes his plan of action, ditches his revenge scheme and instead works with Knuckles to find the missing gem.īut Sonic knows that if the Master Emerald falls into the hands of Dr. And to make matters worse, Robotnik has enlisted the aid of a red echidna warrior named Knuckles, who is incredibly strong and potentially more powerful than Sonic.Īs Sonic and Knuckles fight it out, Knuckles makes it known that he is on Earth searching for a mystical stone called the Master Emerald. Robotnik turns up at the house, seeking revenge on his blue-spined enemy. He promises to act responsible, but as soon as Tom and Maddie are gone, he kicks back and throws a party for himself and the pooch.Īll is going well until Dr. The film – a direct sequel to part one – picks up the story shortly after the events of its predecessor, with Sonic still living on Earth with his friends Tom and Maddie.īut with Tom and Maddie heading off to their friend’s wedding for a couple of days, Sonic is left home alone to take care of the dog. Two years after Sonic the Hedgehogmade its debut, which was mere weeks before the pandemic turned the world upside down, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 arrives in cinemas, just as we are easing ourselves out of the COVID chaos.
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