The Sonic movies get better with each new character from the Sonicverse

this Sonic series is that rare movie series that gets better and better with subsequent sequels. In this case, the reason is actually quite simple: every new one adds at least one new little guy. The filmmakers crafted these little guys absolutely perfectly, transforming them from cartoon to “realistic” designs.

Considering the original Sonic design was so unpopular The crew went back and reanimated all the animations. If the director Jeff Fowler didn’t make this movie Back to the drawing board, we’re unlikely to see Sonic 2not to mention Sonic 3 (or Sonic 4will be officially launched in 2027). Frankly, the first iteration of Sonic was terrible. It’s so realistic, with small, round eyes, strangely human legs, and, most infamously, A set of individually rendered chompers. Due to the backlash, Sonic Team (The Movie) delayed the film by five months in an effort to qualify for its premiere. little guy only correct.

Boy, what a transformation. Sonic is the perfect blend of cartoon and reality. His fur is textured and I know exactly what it would feel like to touch it, but his eyes and facial features are large, exaggerated, and adorable. (Also, his teeth aren’t sharp enough for me to floss them.)

and Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessy) and Knuckles (played by Idris Elba) introduced in Sonic 2 and Shadow (Keanu Reeves) introduced in Sonic 3the cute and perfect little guys are growing up, each with their own unique personality. Tails’ bubbly personality is what you’d expect from a lovable talking animal companion, but he’s never too irritating. at the same time, Knuckles Be very serious and think with your fists instead of your brain. Shadows are angry and vengeful. It’s so much fun to plot murder when one of the characters is a three-and-a-half foot tall black hedgehog with red fur.

But what makes these movies great is the fact that these cute little guys are interacting with the human world. The sheer comedy of a seasoned general of a powerful military organization sitting next to three brightly colored anthropomorphic creatures and taking them all seriously in delivering them the launch cards for a deadly secret weapon is unparalleled.

As more and more little ones are introduced, there are always opportunities for hints in the movies also Very much moves into the realm of CG creatures, losing the crackling juxtaposition of reality and cartoon. Yes, there’s the appeal of making a fully animated Sonic character movie. But personally, I think most of the humor comes from seeing the down-to-earth human characters interacting with the brightly colored cartoons. Humor works best when there’s contrast, and while the average residents of Greenhills, Montana have to adjust to a bunch of strange alien creatures wandering around town, the little guys and Jim Carrey’s wacky Dr. Robot The silly elements in it are more prevalent. Regular human characters can be boring, but that’s the point. like how Muppets work best as they begin to take on some uptight humans. It’s all about the balance of the comical and the mundane.

So far, Fowler has masterfully maintained that balance, growing stronger with each new film despite the odds. and with Post-credits scene Teasing Amy Rose, along with an army of metallic Sonics, there are more little ones (gender neutral!) to look forward to, and new characters joining the mix. bring Sonic 4. At this rate, it could become a masterpiece.