Early Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Reactions Are In, and Critics Love It

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Early reactions for Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog 2 praise Colleen O’Shaughnessey’s Tails, Idris Elba’s Knuckles and Jim Carrey’s Doctor Robotnik.

The early reactions to Sonic the Hedgehog 2 bode well for Paramount Pictures’ video game-based sequel.

Just over two weeks ahead of the film’s theatrical release, the first reactions to Sonic 2 have surfaced on social media. Thus far, critics and commentators have praised Jim Carrey’s performance as Dr. Ivo “Eggman” Robotnik, as well as the inclusion of more Sonic the Hedgehog video game characters like Miles “Tails” Prower (Colleen O’Shaughnessey) and Knuckles the Echidna ( Idris Elba).

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“Good news! [Sonic the Hedgehog 2] is A LOT of fun — a much bigger, more action-driven film than the first Sonic [with] great jokes [and] plenty for long time fans. Jim Carrey is next-level maniacal as Robotnik, but for me it’s all Sonic, Tails [and] Knuckles. That trio delivers a TON of heart [and] humor,” wrote Erik Davis of Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes.

Similarly, Chris Killian of ComicBook.com wrote, “Good news! [Sonic the Hedgehog 2] is every bit as fun as the first one and the kids’ll love it. The addition of Tails [and] Knuckles makes it feel more like Sonic. Once again, [Jim Carrey] is awesome as Robotnik, but this round, some of the other characters get some time to shine too.” Dorian Parks of Geeks of Color added, “[Sonic the Hedgehog 2] is a real love letter to the blue blur. It takes everything you liked about the first film and gives you so much more. [Tails] and [Knuckles] are fantastic additions and Jim Carrey as [Robotnik] is even more unhinged!”

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Killian wasn’t the only one to suggest the film will be a big hit with younger viewers, with Ash Crossan of Screen Rant writing, [Sonic the Hedgehog 2] is a worthy successor. The kids in my theater were howling. It has all the winks, nods, nostalgia and laughs fans of the first movie could ever want, and feels more loyal to its game roots than ever.” Regarding that second point, Nikki Novak of Fandango wrote, “Just saw [Sonic the Hedgehog 2] and it’s a love letter to video game lovers. Had a ton of fun with it. Unlike a lot of blockbusters the [third] act is bananas and the strongest of the film. [Jim Carrey] reign supreme.”

Good news! #SonicMovie2 is A LOT of fun – a much bigger, more action-driven film than the first Sonic w/ great jokes & plenty for longtime fans. Jim Carrey is next-level maniacal as Robotnik, but for me it’s all Sonic, Tails & Knuckles. That trio delivers a TON of heart & humor pic.twitter.com/agkgQ1kwFV

— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) March 24, 2022

Good news! #Sonic2 is every bit as fun as the first one and the kids’ll love it. The addition of Tails & Knuckles makes it feel more like Sonic. Once again, @JimCarrey is awesome as Robotnik, but this round, some of the other characters get some time to shine too. #SonicMovie2 pic.twitter.com/K1DrzCvOy2

— Chris Killian (@chriskillian) March 24, 2022

#SonicMovie2 is a worthy successor. The kids in my theater were howling. It has all the winks, nods, nostalgia and laughs fans of the first movie could ever want, and feels more loyal to its game roots than ever. pic.twitter.com/gOEf0yR5qw

— Ash Crossan (@AshCrossan) March 24, 2022

The sequel to Paramount’s 2020 film adaptation of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic 2 is slated for release on Friday, April 8. James Marsden reprising his role as Tom Wachowski, with Carrey reprising his role as Doctor Robotnik. Ben Schwartz and O’Shaughnessey reprise their voice roles as Sonic and Tails, respectively. (Tails made a brief cameo in the first film before taking on a larger role in the sequel.)

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The sequel’s voice cast features a newcomer in the form of Elba, who plays Knuckles. Meanwhile, Tika Sumpter, Adam Pally, Natasha Rothwell, Lee Majdoub, Tom Butler and Elfina Luk reprising their live-action roles as Maddie Wachowski, Wade Whipple, Rachel, Agent Stone, Commander Walters and the Secretary of Homeland Security, respectively. Additionally, newcomer Shemar Moore plays a character named Randall. Paramount has already greenlit a third Sonic film, as well as a Paramount+ spinoff series starring Elba’s Knuckles.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 speeds into theaters on April 8.

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