A speedy, blue hedgehog and an evil genius clash in a brisk, wholesome, and campy sci-fi comedy.
Feel-good, with big broad humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free) and YouTube (free).
Mild language and nothing scary, about what a PG should carry.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.
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Powered with incredible speed, Sonic The Hedgehog embraces his new home on Earth. That is, until Sonic sparks the attention of super-uncool evil genius Dr. Robotnik. Now it’s super-villain vs. super-sonic in an all-out race across the globe to stop Robotnik from using Sonic’s unique power for world domination.
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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