#im no film critic. also i have a headache. these are just off the (aching) dome

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just saw the new Sonic movie and I have a headache so this isn't going to be the best most coherent collection of my thoughts. but here they are

could've done with far less Jim Carrey. tbh

not a bad adaptation of Shadow's story given the constraints they gave themselves within the film universe

I understand they can't really get into how Fucked Up shadows story actually is in a kids movie but seeing this movie just made me wish for a movie adaptation of SA2. or a remaster of the game I can't remember if they're working on that. the narrative of deception, manipulation, and deciding your own fate is something im weak for

also shadow felt like he was taking a backburner so we could watch Jim Carrey in two different fatsuits talk to himself. not really appealing to me even though I do enjoy Jim Carrey's physical comedy. I wish Shadow got more talking time and more presence in the film. considering this was sold as Shadow's Film? ough.

shadow looked so stunning tho. tbh. can't fault the models n textures for this movie

Reeves did a pretty solid job with his voice but I still think Griffith is the best Shadow performance

I can't tell if its on purpose to up the cheese factor of it all but I do not like the human performances. I don't remember having this issue with the last two. am I just getting more critical because there's 3 or was I just not in a Suspension Of Disbelief mood today? do not know

the bonus scene revealing Amy and Metal gave me Marvel vibes (derogatory) and I'm growing a little worried about the series. im not the kind of guy who hung all my hopes on the sonic movies being Perfect or even Good, I just want them to be fun to watch even if it's in a "so bad it's good" way, I mean I like the John Dies movie even though it is a downright Terrible adaptation with its only selling points being the cinematography and performances (I love the guy who played Dave to bits). but if this becomes Marvel 2.0 I'm out, honestly.

that being said I loved Amy's design actually. it seems like she has an interesting eye shape/her own uniquities in design which I always love. just nervous as to how she's gonna be introduced

in all I did enjoy the movie, but I really wanted more from it, yknow? idk. if you read this please give me your thoughts I'd like to hear them