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It’s been five years since the first Sonic movie was released. Here’s what we think

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The first Sonic movie released on Valentine’s Day 2020 , and in another world, it would’ve come out in November 2019 .

Paramount pushed the movie back and brought on recurring Sonic artist Tyson Hesse to give the title character a redesign that made him look more similar to how he does in the games.

The talent and affection for the games sure comes through, and even simple things like using Tika Sumpter's Maddie to tease the next character underline how much of an earnest effort this whole, ongoing endeavor is.

When Sonic 3 brings Robotnik 's grandfather into the picture, it’s revealed the older, madder scientist freed Shadow and teamed with his grandson so they could use a spacecraft to destroy Earth .

Gerald feels like he was conceived as a vessel for well-done comedic gags first more than being a threat.

Conversely, Shadow is given much more focus, and is treated with proper seriousness that informs the film's emotional core.

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