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Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie
- Review Date: October 30, 2005
- NR
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 1998
Common Sense Media says
Charming story and elaborate anime visualizations.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that kids will see some violence and sexually stereotyped portrayals of women. Cartoon characters fight one another with futuristic looking weaponry, but no one really gets hurt. Sonic's love interest dresses in scanty attire. In one scene, she has a fantasy about being married to Dr. Robotnik, and imagines herself having had dozens of Robotnik's children.
What's the story?
Sonic the Hedgehog must save the Planet of Freedom from the plans of the evil Dr. Robotnik in this animated take on the video game character. Sonic the Hedgehog and his pal Tails are summoned by the President of the Land of the Sky. The president and his daughter Sara are being held hostage by Sonic's nemesis, Dr. Robotnik. It seems that an evil Metal Robotnik has taken over Dr. Robotnik's home, the city of Robotropolis, in the Land of Darkness. Metal Robotnik has sabotaged the city's robot generator, and if something isn't done about it soon, the entire Planet of Freedom will be blown up! Dr. Robotnik wants Sonic to rescue the planet. Sonic agrees, especially after Sara pledges her undying love to him if he succeeds. But once Sonic and Tails enter Robotropolis, they must fight Dr. Robotnik's creation Hyper Metal Sonic--a robot double programmed with Sonic's personality. If Hyper Metal Sonic wins, Dr. Robotnik will destroy the Land of the Sky.
Is it any good?
The gleeful, anything-goes approach to Sonic's story is charming, and the elaborate visualizations of his futuristic, surreal, anime-ish world are impressive. It's the kind of world where a character named Old Man Owl breaks into laughing fits for no reason at all, and when the heroine cries, huge torrents of water spring from her eyes. It makes for fun, unpredictable viewing, but it's a type of humor that generally works better in a shorter format. At feature length, you begin to notice that the plot would benefit from a little more character development.
Nevertheless, kids should get plenty of enjoyment from this one. The characters are given suitably spastic voices to match the action. The filmmaking style is very similar to that of Pokémon videos, with fast cutting and characters prone to sudden (but humorous) mood swings. Teens may be outgrowing this sort of thing, but fans of Japan-imation will find enough virtues here to make it worth a look.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what they think the filmmaker was trying to say. Do cartoons usually have messages? Does this one have a message?
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YOU KNOW SONIC PULLS THE FINGER IN THIS MOVIE RIGHT? ON 11 PLUS
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good... for older kids
sonic is retold in this 1999 japanese action film. much action is used when sonic fights the notorious dr ivo robotnik and his evil creations. though normally a very good child to older teen game character, it shows young sara in small clothes, calling words young viewers shouldnt hear. however, sonic shows kindness to all (except eggman) and is a very good role model.
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A decent movie for kids.
I used to watch this movie all the time when I was younger, and I loved it. Now, I think it seems a little cheesy, but still interesting enough. (Parents aren't going to jump up and down at Sonic's defeat of Dr. Robotnik, but kids might.) There is some violence in the movie, but no injury or blood. Good wins out in the end, and while Sonic clearly has flaws, he is an overall positive character.
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Gtreat.
The animation is a bit out-dated, but the cast, fights, and plot of the movie is every bit as good as the games. Reccomended.
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Sonic is here!
this action packed adventure is for all ages.
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Kid, 12 years old
April 9, 2008
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Great movie!
This is a really good movie! I watched it since I was 3,4, or 5 I really like it and suppose to be good for kids all ages but what a great movie because the actors did so well on it, and better then Sonic x.
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Sonic the Hedgehog Movie: NOT G RATED!!!
I think children twelve or older should see this movie because it is a children's movie, however Sonic sticks up his middle finger at one point and it shows a girl in skimpy clothes. It also has mild language. I'm not sure how bad it is, but I think all they say is Shut Up and Pervert. Anywhere you look it will say the movie is rated G but I think PG13 or higher is suitable.
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Sonic has always been a kids game franchise and tv series. Now its a movie, its not any different. ya the violence is sonic jumping on robots heads. there is some shooting but not to much to worry about. Sonic and Tails are good role models because they try to save the earth and stop Dr. Robotnik. So its on for 5+
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Kid, 12 years old
April 23, 2010
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Awesome!
Best Sonic movie ever!
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it was really good...
i was pretty good has some family elements from the game
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| Studio: | A. D. Vision |
| Director: | Kazunori Ikegami |
| Cast: | Gary Dehan, Lainie Frasier, Martin Burke |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 60 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | September 9, 1998 |
| DVD release date: | September 7, 1999 |
| MPAA rating: | NR |
| MPAA explanation: | Not Rated |
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