There he settles in Montana, living in secret. She sends him to Earth to protect him from a tribe seeking to extract his power. Warned that he will be sought out for his incredible speed, his guardian gives him a bag of rings that can create portals to other planets as a means of escape. While you don’t necessarily have to be familiar with the video game to appreciate the film, enthusiasts will enjoy the Easter Eggs and nods to the franchise.
Sonic the Hedgehog is available now on digital and K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and for rental on demand or disc May 19. We recently saw Sonic the Hedgehog, and all of us were surprised at how funny and poignant the story is, even if slightly predictable. Many video games have a basic storyline, and yet the challenge of translating those stories onto the big screen for 90 to 120 minutes is not lost on me. While the list of films inspired by video games is more extensive than I imagined, I still find the genre to be quite unique.
