Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Proves The Series Works Best When It Is Weird

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 proves that the series is at its best when it embraces how weird the Sonic franchise is. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is by far the highest-rated of the three Sonic movies. Currently, Sonic 3 has an impressive score of 88% on Rotten Tomatoes (via Rotten Tomatoes). After the eventful ending of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, it has been confirmed that there will be a fourth movie in the series. More than likely, several more Sonic movies will be released, and they should definitely continue to embrace the weirdness of the franchise.

The story of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 follows Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles, who are recruited by the Guardian Unit of Nations (GUN) to handle a new hedgehog, Shadow. Shadow's origin in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 makes for some very emotional moments, but the film always manages to have a lightness to it, as well. Various Sonic the Hedgehog 3 characters, such as Jim Carrey's Ivo and Gerald Robotnik, are inherently weird. The jokes and antics of these characters and others in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 prove that the series works best when it is weird.

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Is Proudly Weird (And Better For It)

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Has Several Weird Moments

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With each new Sonic movie, the series has only gotten weirder. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is the weirdest movie in the series yet. Sonic 3 contains multiple moments that are so random, yet so effective. The Sonic the Hedgehog movie series has always been good at balancing a high-stakes main plot with several goofy subplots. Some of these subplots get criticized by fans, such as Rachel and Randall's wedding subplot in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, but the Sonic movies wouldn't be the same without them.

A completely random yet funny recurring joke in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is the inclusion of the Italian soap opera that characters like Ivo watch in the movie. The soap opera is so melodramatic and unnecessary in relation to the rest of the movie, but it manages to add some additional humor and charm to Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Tom getting way too into ventriloquism while Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles are away is another example of a weird moment from Sonic 3. It doesn't need to be in the film, but it is nonetheless a very funny gag.

Sonic The Hedgehog 3's Comedy Is Perfect For Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey Thrives In Sonic The Hedgehog 3

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is completely unashamed about how quirky and weird it can be. Even if a joke in the movie doesn't necessarily land with all audiences, the actors are fully committed to the tone of the film and are unapologetic about their performances. Jim Carrey, in particular, thrives in a movie like Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Carrey has always been a cartoonish performer, and Sonic 3 lets him get as weird as he wants.

Carrey has several memorable moments as both Ivo and Gerald Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, such as when the grandfather-grandson duo dance around a plethora of laser beams at GUN headquarters.

Carrey was a standout in the first two Sonic movies, but he actually gets to play two characters in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Carrey plays both Ivo and Gerald Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and amusingly even acknowledges that he is playing two characters in the actual film. Carrey has several memorable moments as both Ivo and Gerald Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, such as when the grandfather-grandson duo dance around a plethora of laser beams at GUN headquarters.

Sonic The Hedgehog Always Does Best When It's Bizarre

Nothing About The Sonic The Hedgehog Franchise Is Grounded

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The Sonic franchise is centered around several alien creatures who have different powers and abilities. Sonic himself is a blue hedgehog who can run at supersonic speeds. Therefore, it's important to remember that Sonic is an inherently weird franchise when watching a movie like Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Even though all the movies have high stakes, there is no reason for the Sonic series to be taken as seriously as some other movie franchises.

Sonic the Hedgehog Movies RT Critics Score Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) 64% Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) 69% Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) 88%

In fact, future Sonic movies should be encouraged to continue to embrace the weirder elements of the franchise. After all, the first Sonic the Hedgehog movie is the most boring film of the series because it is too grounded. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and 3 have significantly improved on the foundation set by the first film, and have continued to get more weird. After the success of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, hopefully future Sonic movies will only get more bizarre.