Sonic the Hedgehog 3

When the movie's Easter eggs are released, the concept of similarity becomes a thread from between species to between bionics and species.

The appearance of the Easter egg has nothing to do with Sonic, but the image that is quite similar in outline is a robot. In other words, it forms a very obvious representational similarity, which, in Deleuze's words, is a body without organs.

Of course, it is to prepare for the fourth Sonic the Hedgehog film, and perhaps also to open up a parallel world, telling a story of alternating cuteness and fear. In "On Cuteness", Inuhiko Shihoda talked about how cute and scary are adjacent in Japanese. Think back to whether this is also true for the movie?

Yes, although Dr. Eggman, played by Jim Carrey, and his grandfather have a strong affinity, the audience can still regard them as a control group of a complex relationship that goes on different paths.

By the time the third part begins, Dr. Eggman has regressed into a very typical middle-aged otaku.

He possesses advanced and cutting-edge science and technology, but the mechanical crab stays on the bottom of the sea and no longer travels. He has given up the idea of ruling mankind, and instead pursues his own inner peace zone. So we see the show he watches, in which brothers compete for the same person but the pictures are in black and white - he holds a very obvious decisiveist idea, if I go out I may hurt others or be killed, so I don't need to go out of this door - what's more, cutting-edge technology has provided him with enough convenience and economic strength to enjoy a lifetime, so why should he pick a fight with the hedgehog?

But his grandfather has been immersed in the great grief after the loss of Maria. Of course, there is also the broken belt that imprisoned him for 50 years. In this movie, grandfather is not only a relative, but also means a mark of values, that is, because of the change of time, he no longer belongs to this world, so what grandfather thinks of is the third way besides domination (control) and regression (self-entertainment), that is, to destroy everything.

This sounds a lot like what Obito from Naruto did.

To be precise, it was the fragmentation of the individual narrative (the death of Lin/Maria) that led to a major upheaval in the grand narrative (the Fourth Ninja World War/the destruction of humanity by super weapons).

This is what Dr. Eggman's grandfather and Shadow are doing.

It's just that Dr. Eggman's team relied on Jim Carrey's comedic actions - especially the scene where the two danced in the red lasers, and the scene where the two fought with mechanical elephant-like animals - to briefly dispel the otaku logic of "socialization = harm". In this case, decisiveness becomes inevitable, "even if it is wrong and hurts others, you have to choose a certain position."

This is what Shat did to Tom. He almost killed Tom by mistake (shown in the Easter egg, wrapped in a bandage), and a similar scene of one party trying to wake up the dead by howling in pain was staged again. The movie was afraid that the audience would not remember this similarity, and deliberately added a similar composition of Shat calling Maria.

At the beginning, Shadow also insisted on a decisive stance, seemingly to atone for his sins, and also to make Sonic empathize with his pain. After both sides used emeralds to enhance their combat power, when Sonic was clearly at a disadvantage, he mentioned Tom's name again. This led to Sonic's brief and angry outburst, and he beat Shadow to the moon and back to his original form.

Yes, the similarity runs through the whole story. Maria's death was not inevitable, but General Walters (the commander) blocked the explosion caused by the soldier's mistaken shooting - the same is true for Shat, he didn't want to kill anyone except Walters' impressive face. And Tom happened to use technology to change his face to become him - this is another similar manslaughter.

Of course, Shadow and Sonic basically look the same and are the same species (hedgehogs). In contrast, Knuckles and Tails are definitely not hedgehogs, even though they are both colorful alien creatures (animals).

In his aesthetics of double images, Kilar specifically mentioned that the two parties of imitation have a three-stage relationship. As double intermediaries, the two parties are similar in appearance (hedgehogs of the same species); as double constraints, the two parties are emotionally desireful (if Shat does not accidentally hurt Tom, Sonic will not be able to empathize with him. And from the bottom of his heart, Shat does not want to do this); as a doubled relationship of imitation, if there is no outsider, the internal imitator is unaware (it is also Tom's words at the beginning of the movie that awakened Sonic in revenge).

In this process, Tom's voice and face are almost a "ghost" form that frees Sonic to return to Shadow's old ways.

Let's talk about Dr. Eggman and his grandfather. The grandfather pretends to be immersed in the parent-child relationship with his grandson to make up for the pain of his close relationship with Maria. The clever point is that the virtual scene technology has actually hinted at all this, and the stone agent, an outsider, has been observing it all the time.

The apocalyptic disaster caused by Shadow and Dr. Eggman returns to normal life after their self-sacrificial act. In other words, we can regard this live-action movie as a re-read of the game, as Sonic is a character in the game series. At the beginning of the movie, Sonic and his two friends are competing in a game, a running race - this race is actually to re-emphasize the preciousness of daily life. At the finish line is a "victory declaration" brought by a virtual holographic projection, and it is also a surprise "Earth-birthday" held by his family for him.

At the end of the movie, the race is recreated, but their running has no end. "Running", the most common scene in the game, has also become the "psychology" that constantly generates scenes in the movie subtitle animation. Only by running continuously (quite like Forrest Gump) can the world become full in the runner's vision.

It suddenly occurred to me that "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" will be released in China soon. This animated film from decades ago is also coming to the big screen in a running manner.

But is this kind of running a "phenomenon" or an "embodied" thing? It's like if the Sonic Team took off the more subjective title of "Sonic", whether it's Knuckles or Tails, they can run, so whether it's a gamer or an otaku, they can all run, right?

Running itself is not the ability of otaku to "question society", but the perception after losing this ability - so the change is only in the individual (Sonic's personal growth), not in ideology (in the movie, it is the secret service with weapons of destruction).

The more obvious contrast is Jim Carrey, in The Mask in 1994 (the prevalence of fanaticism theory) - The Truman Show in 1998 (breaking through the ideology constructed by the media) - Bruce Almighty in 2003 (crazy deviation and return to daily life) - Eternal Love in 2004 (The Third Retention and the disappearance of daily life) - Mr. Popper's Penguins in 2011 (when cute pets become the main body of daily life) - and now in the Sonic the Hedgehog trilogy, Jim Carrey has gradually given up the weapon of criticism and used the criticism of weapons (Dr. Eggman's wonderful inventions) to complete the opposite.

This film is undoubtedly an audio-visual feast full of vitality and surprises. It continues the characteristics of the series and brings new touches and joy to the audience. The film takes Sonic's growth process as the main line, showing the transformation from a child to a responsible guardian. Just like young people in real life, they gradually learn to cope with various challenges maturely. The theme of family and forgiveness is reflected in the relationship between Sonic and his partners. They quarrel and reconcile like family members, interpreting the friendship of family affection, and also let us think about how forgiveness can repair cracks in real relationships. The boundaries between good and evil become blurred in the complex character creation of Dr. Eggman and Shadow, reminding us that human nature is multifaceted and cannot be simply judged, just like those good and evil characters in life.

In terms of narrative style, the film maintains a light-hearted and humorous tone, which complements the tense and exciting adventure plot. Humorous elements are cleverly incorporated, such as Jim Carrey's performance, which brings many happy moments. His exaggerated movements and funny lines, such as Dr. Eggman's crazy actions, make the audience laugh and relieve the tension of the adventure.

Sonic and his friends are cute and full of personality, which is in line with the characteristics of the characters. In terms of art design, the colorful scenes build a world full of fantasy colors, from the lush green forest to the high-tech facilities, each of which shows a unique style. The music and the film are well matched. The passionate melody enhances the tension in the action scenes, and the cheerful rhythm creates a joyful atmosphere in the relaxing moments, bringing a full range of audio-visual enjoyment to the audience, as if they are in Sonic's adventure world.

Overall, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is suitable for viewers of all ages. For children, the cute characters, exciting actions and humorous plots are very attractive; young people can find resonance in Sonic's growth; and family viewers can enjoy a happy parent-child time while watching the movie. It is a movie that can bring joy and trigger thinking. While being relaxed and entertaining, it can also allow viewers to gain insights into themes such as growth and family. Whether you are an old fan of Sonic or a new viewer, you can have fun from it.

In 2024, the comedy action science fiction animated film "Sonic the Hedgehog 3"

When the ink-and-wash posters are smudged with the dark night edge, the blue hedgehog finally reveals a mature temperament that matches the CG special effects. As the third work in the series, "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" is like a young hero who has completed his transformation. While retaining the soul of the IP, it shows signs of transformation from a family-friendly animation to a passionate comic adaptation.

Compared to the slightly clumsy narrative of the previous game, this game has obviously learned its lesson. The director drastically cut off the dragging emotional branch and poured 90% of his energy into the audio-visual carnival of "speed and power". From the neon city to the glacial ruins, every confrontation between Sonic and Shadow bursts with sparks of particle special effects, especially the energy storm when the dark hedgehog awakens, which can be called a textbook-level game adaptation scene. Although the script is still thin, the neat narrative rhythm makes the popcorn index fully meet the standard.

We have to mention Jim Carrey's mad doctor, the comedy master letting loose for the last time before retirement. When he danced a funny victory dance at the volcano base and winked in the mechanical armor, those exaggerated performances from the 1990s actually exuded a wonderful nostalgic charm. Rather than saying that he was playing a villain, it would be better to say that he was performing a farewell performance art show. (If he was not short of money)

The surprise is hidden in the double Easter eggs at the end of the film: Amy's agile skills when she first appeared, and the cold mechanical texture of Metal Sonic, both indicate that a more grand world view is unfolding. When classic pixel elements collide with modern Industrial Light and Magic, this IP that was born 30 years ago is breaking through the dimensional wall with a new attitude.

The 2024 American comedy film "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" has a global cumulative box office of 446 million US dollars, is rated PG, has a Douban score of 6.3, a Mtime score of 7.0, and an IMDb score of 7.1. It will be introduced to China for release on January 10, 2025.

The third film is completely superhero-oriented, almost like watching a cartoon version of a superhero blockbuster. With the high box office of the first two films, the third film has obviously increased its investment and is more commercial, with action scenes that involve the sky, the ground, the sea, the land and the air.

Jim Carrey was a comedy star in my youth, with an exaggerated performance style that was unique. Unfortunately, due to his limited acting range, he couldn't get any good roles when he got older. In the third film, Jim Carrey played two roles and even joked about this in his lines. In the third film, Jim Carrey's performance had no highlights and was not as wild as in the first two films. It might be because he is old (he will be 63 years old in 2025).

Since there are two Eggman Doctors, he has more scenes than the first two films, but he dies at the end, which means there will be a new villain in the fourth film. This design is correct. The second and third films have the same villain, so the audience will not be excited if the fourth film is still the same.

The third part mainly highlights teamwork in the emotional line, which is a necessary story content for a multi-character movie, and any multi-character movie cannot be separated from this story setting.

The third film does not have strong game elements, and there are few Sonic Parkour elements. Game elements are mainly reflected in the first two films. By the third film, the film IP has been established, so it is no longer necessary to deliberately express the feelings without game elements.

The first film's post-credits Easter egg introduces a new yellow fox character from the second film. The second film's post-credits Easter egg introduces a new red fox character from the third film. The third film's post-credits Easter egg introduces a new pink female hedgehog character from the fourth film.

The third film didn't bring me much surprise, nor did it have many highlights. The whole film was lively, with a lot of action scenes and a gorgeous climax, but there was not much excitement overall. The first two films almost digested the excitement of the Sonic the Hedgehog IP. Douban's 6.3 represents my impression, but it is not as good as IMDb's 7.1.

This movie IP is really growing steadily. The second movie broke the box office record for movie adaptations of games and became the box office champion of movie adaptations of games. Then the box office of the third movie surpassed the second movie. The fourth movie "Sonic the Hedgehog 4" is already on the way, and I wonder if it will set a new record.

It's good! This is how a fan-oriented comic book movie should be shot. Set up a bunch of original stalks to feed the fans and maximize the entertainment. Forget your brain and stuff a mouthful of popcorn. The laughter and stalks can't stop. Two hours passed happily. Jim Carrey is really the king of comedy. The soul of this series lies in the role of Dr. Eggman played by him. This time he plays two roles. I cue it myself in the film, otherwise I really can't tell. There is no sense of disobedience. By the way, the special effects scenes in this one are also very good, from the earth to space, the storyboard has the feeling of Superman's steel body, and the speed special effects feel better than the Flash. Hahahaha, at the same time, the series characteristics make the special effects more imaginative, and the storyboard can be more impactful. The disadvantage is that all popcorn movies have the disadvantages, and the big scenes are a bit short and less, which is a bit unsatisfactory. Looking back on the first trailer of the first Sonic, it was sprayed by the whole network because of the ugly modeling. Now the word-of-mouth counterattack, the box office has risen, and the fourth part has been renewed. It can be regarded as a good story in the comic book movie series.