Better jokes, better imagery, and two (!) inspired comic performances by Jim Carrey give this Sonic sequel an edge on its predecessors

At a glance Expert's Rating Our Verdict As a fan of the games, this feels close to being the perfect Sonic movie, adapting Shadow the Hedgehog’s story with action and nuance. However, there’s an issue with tonal dissonance that contradicts the core theme of the story.

Does "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" live up to the previous two entries in the surprisingly successful film franchise? Yes, it does - and here's why.