Sonic the Hedgehog 2 [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray]

Director: Jeff Fowler

Overview

Eager to prove his responsibility and trustworthiness, Sonic (Ben Schwartz) convinces Maddie (Tika Sumpter) and Tom (James Marsden) to leave him home unattended while they venture on a couple's vacation. Yet things quickly go awry with the unexpected return of the sinister Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) and his new ally, Knuckles (Idris Elba), who seek out a powerful crystal capable of destroying the world. It is then up to Sonic and Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey) to thwart Dr. Robotnik's schemes before time runs out. Jeff Fowler directs the sequel to the 2020 action film.

Product Details

Release Date:	08/09/2022
UPC:	0191329226674
Original Release:	2022
Source:	Paramount
Language:	English
Time:	2:02:00
Sales rank:	7,175

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Ben Schwartz	Sonic
Jim Carrey	Dr. Ivo Robotnik
James Marsden	Tom
Tika Sumpter	Maddie
Idris Elba	Knuckles
Colleen O'Shaughnessey	Tails
Natasha Rothwell	Rachel
Shemar Moore	Randall
Adam Pally	Wade
Lee Majdoub	Agent Stone
Ted Barba	Frail Priest
Alex Bogomolov	Menacing Card Player
Antwan Eilish	Nick
Joel Hyrland	Guard
Andrew Kyrzyk	Dancer
Vladimir Raiman	Bartender
Vladimir Ruzich	Giant Brute
Anna Tenney	Hotel Guest
Peter Brown	Grocery Shopper
Nicholas Dohy	Seattle Passerby
Leighton Hara	Hotel Guest
Junkie XL	Composer

Technical Credits

Patrick Casey

Josh Miller

John Whittington

Patrick Casey	Screenwriter
Josh Miller	Screenwriter,Executive Producer
John Whittington	Screenwriter
Jeff Fowler	Director
Nan Morales	Executive Producer
Haruki Satomi	Executive Producer
Yukio Sugino	Executive Producer
Shuji Utsumi	Executive Producer
Toby Ascher	Producer
Neal H. Moritz	Producer
Toru Nakahara	Producer
Hitoshi Okuno	Producer
Janelle Scuderi	Casting
Ethan Van der Ryn	Sound/Sound Designer
Erik Aadahl	Sound/Sound Designer
Tricia Wood	Casting
Annabel Green	Casting
Steve Nelson	Sound Mixer
Malte Bieler	Sound/Sound Designer
Darren Maynard	Sound/Sound Designer

Editorial Reviews

Video game icon Sonic is back in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, with the same director (Jeff Fowler) and writers (Pat Casey and Josh Miller), with the addition of John Whittington (The LEGO Batman Movie) to the scripting crew. This time around, the acting is solid, the script is cohesive, and the fun is taken to console-gaming extremes. Sonic (Ben Schwartz) desperately wants to fulfill the role of hero that he knows he was born to be, but he doesn't yet have the maturity or discipline that it takes. Counseled by his mentor, Tom Wachowski (James Marsden), to let that destiny come to him instead of seeking it, Sonic tries to behave. Unfortunately, Dr. Ivo Robotnik (Jim Carrey) has attracted an ally to the mushroom planet in Knuckles (Idris Elba), who helps him escape and return to Earth. The two villains' common goal is to seek ultimate power - one for revenge and the other to fulfill his view of destiny. Only Sonic and his newfound friend Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey) can prevent Robotnik from the complete enslavement of their adopted planet. Unlike the previous film, the story for Sonic 2 is engaging, interesting, and entertaining. With the addition of Whittington and his experience with feature-length work, the writers found ground for the two-hour running time. The humor is better, as is the adventure. There are a few moments where the tale slows a bit, but these are infrequent. Fowler's direction is tighter, as though there is a greater understanding of these characters than before. This comprehension leads to several call-outs to the games that enthusiasts will appreciate. This understanding also flows into Carrey, whose original performance was two-dimensional at best. This time around, he takes the character to exceptional levels without exaggeration. Instead of playing the character, he becomes it, and the result is delightful. The visual effects are stellar, particularly in the scenes that combine live-action characters with animated ones. As a result, the film exemplifies how seamless integrating the two has become. Even during the vivid fights, the audience doesn't get lost or lose track of what is happening. Many of these moments are enhanced by excellent musical choices. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is fun, entertaining for all ages, and a far better film than the original. It has a definite video game feel in the action scenes. At the same time, the lesson about growing into yourself rings loudly throughout the story.