By Jeremiah Zermeno
Sonic the Hedgehog has always been a beloved character in the gaming world, and with the release of Sonic 3, fans can expect an exhilarating continuation of his adventures on the big screen. Packed with action, humor, and heartwarming moments, the film introduces new characters while bringing back fan favorites. As we dive into the story, we’re taken on a journey filled with speed, friendship, and a battle against darkness that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
The movie starts with this new character, Shadow, who’s another hedgehog. He wakes up in a high-tech prison in Tokyo, and he has flashbacks of a girl he used to know. It’s sad because she died from a gunshot wound. This part grabs your attention and makes you curious about Shadow’s story.
Then, Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails who decide to race to see who’s the fastest. It looks super fun at first, but then Sonic realizes that the friends waiting for him at the finish line aren’t there! They’re just holograms made by Tails. It turns out the whole thing race was a distraction to throw a “Happy BirEarth Day” party for Sonic, celebrating his first day on Earth. That was a cool twist!
Then the mood becomes serious when Sonic’s family receives a call from G.U.N. saying that Shadow escaped from prison and they need help. So, Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails fly to Tokyo in a helicopter. Knuckles wants to fight Shadow instead of talking, which leads to a really exciting chase!
Next,Dr. Eggman’s assistant saves Sonic and his friends from some robots. It turns out Dr. Eggman is still alive! This amazed me, and I thought it was super cool that he was back in the story. When I found out that Dr. Eggman was alive, I was really surprised he survived and how he had aged over the years when we thought he was dead. This part of the movie was really funny; it portrayed him as a grown man still living in his mom\’s basement without a job, which I thought was hilarious.
The movie has some touching moments, especially when Shadow remembers the girl he lost. Those scenes are quite beautiful and make the story feel deeper. They show that even with all the action, there’s great emotion in the story. It really hits you in the feels and reminds us that love and loss matter, even when ife is crazy.
The action scenes are wild! Car chases, fights, and even some funny moments occur between Sonic and Knuckles. The way they work together and fight against Eggman and his grandfather keeps you on your toes.
In the end, a huge showdown at G.U.N. headquarters flares up. Sonic has to hurry to save Donut Lord, and the intensity explodes! The movie knows how to mix action with feelings, which helps the audience care about the characters. \\
My rating of the film is 8.5 out of 10. I would have given it a 9 for the hilarious parts in the movie, but I am giving an honest review.The movie was entertaining, don\’t get me wrong, but I feel that it has the same storyline in each Sonic movie every year: a new villain arrives on the scene, then he and Sonic team up to fight the real bad guy. At this point, the movie makers at Paramount should try to change their scripts a little bit because the plotline is too predictable.
Overall, Sonic 3 is a fantastic movie filled with fun, action, and a little bit of sadness. It’s perfect for anyone who loves adventure. I think even people who aren’t big Sonic fans will enjoy it! If you want to see an exciting movie with great characters and a cool story, definitely check out Sonic 3.
