Sonic the Hedgehog (2004 film)

Sonic the Hedgehog is a 2004 computer-animated action-adventure comedy film based on the video game series and media franchise of the same name developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega. Produced by Nickelodeon Movies, Sega, Sonic Team, Amblin Entertainment and Revolution Studios, and distributed by Paramount Pictures, the film was directed by Andrew Adamson and Conrad Vernon, and features Greg Cipes as the voice of the titular character, along with Candi Milo, Alex Winter, Jennifer Hale, Chris Evans, Jeffrey Tambor, Maya Rudolph, and Jim Carrey.
In the film, Sonic dashes to the suburbs of Albuquerque, New Mexico in an attempt to escape from Doctor Eggman capturing him and performing genetic experiments on him. With Sonic is Tails, Knuckles and Amy, as they quickly befriend Andrew Connors, a police recruit for the Albuquerque Police Department, and Sarah Jenkins, a veterinarian. Production on Sonic the Hedgehog began in 2001. Originally to be produced by 20th Century Fox, the plans were shifted towards Paramount Pictures. Sony Pictures Imageworks provided the animation services.
Premiering in Los Angeles on July 22, 2004, Sonic the Hedgehog was theatrically released on August 27, 2004 in the United States. It was accompanied with the animated short film The Chalk Games, based on the Nickelodeon animated television series ChalkZone. Upon release, Sonic the Hedgehog received widespread acclaim from critics, audiences and fans of the video games, giving significant praise for its animation, visuals, faithfulness to the source material, voice talents of Cipes, Milo and Evans, musical score by Rupert Gregson-Williams, plot, story line, screenplay, consistency, and pacing. It was a box office success, grossing $924.7 million worldwide against its production budget of $75-90 million, breaking numerous box office records. It received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, but lost to The Incredibles.
Two sequels followed: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in 2008, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in 2011.
==Plot==
Opening to Green Hills, it cuts to the blue hedgehog being chased by Doctor Eggman in his Eggpod. Spiraling through loop-de-loops and bouncing on springs, Sonic makes a dash by throwing a ring which opens a portal to Albuquerque, New Mexico. His friends -- Tails, Knuckles and Amy -- follow him through the portal as Eggman fails to catch them.
The four friends hide in an alley. Carefully peeking out, Sonic notices a policeman near a local donut shop. His name was Andrew Connors, who had just been recruited at the Albuquerque Police Department. Sonic, though to himself, gave him a nickname; "The Donut Lord", as Andrew loved donuts. One night, at the Connors residence, was the usual family dinner. Andrew had invited his love interest, Sarah Jenkins, who was a veterinarian at the local animal clinic.
Sonic looked through the window from the side, as the family ate and chatted. Unbeknownst to Sonic and his friends, Eggman had made his way into Albuquerque, with Metal Sonic being of his assisting.
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==Cast==
*Greg Cipes as Sonic the Hedgehog, an energetic blue anthropomorphic hedgehog, who has the ability to run faster than the speed of sound, hence his name. With his incredible speed, he has the ability to produce electricity to match his speed, able to outrun Eggman.
**Freddie Highmore as Young Sonic.
*Candi Milo as Miles "Tails" Prower, a bright, energetic, and curious young orange anthropomorphic fox who, due to having a genetic abnormality, was born with two tails, hence his name. He is a humble genius who invents gadgets for locations and fighting, and a Tornado biplane he uses in dangerous situations. He is best friends with Sonic the Hedgehog, whom he became friends with after he was a victim of bullying in his childhood.
*Alex Winter as Andrew Connors, a police recruit at the Albuquerque Police Department. He is given the nickname "The Donut Lord" by Sonic after he encounters him and his friends. He is friends with Sarah Jenkins, whom is his love interest.
*Jennifer Hale as Sarah Jenkins, a veterinarian at the local animal clinic in Albuquerque. She is Andrew Connors' friend, and is his love interest.
*Jim Carrey as Doctor Eggman, a mad scientist who has a rivalry over Sonic.
*Jeffrey Tambor as Metal Sonic, a robotic copy of Sonic created by Robotnik with the purpose of terminating Sonic and dominating the world.
*Chris Evans as Knuckles the Echidna, an anthropomorphic red echidna warrior with super strength.
*Maya Rudolph as Amy Rose, a pink anthropomorphic hedgehog who has a crush on Sonic, since meeting him on Little Planet, become his self-proclaimed girlfriend, attempting to win his heart by any means necessary.
*Julia Roberts as Samantha Connors, Andrew's mother.
*Bill Paxton as Bradley Connors, Andrew's father.
*Michelle Rodriguez as Jenny Jenkins, Sarah's mother.
*Danny Trejo as Daniel Jenkins, Sarah's father.
*Trey Parker as Vector the Crocodile, an easygoing and loud mouthed anthropomorphic crocodile.
*Kevin Michael Richardson as Espio the Chameleon, a very serious, calm, mature and disciplined anthropomorphic chameleon.
*Maddie Blaustein as Charmy Bee, a hyperactive, happy-go-lucky, and somewhat scatterbrained mobian.
*Matt Stone as Mighty the Armadillo, a peaceful anthropomorphic armadillo with a passion for traveling.
*Grey Griffin as Ray the Flying Squirrel, an anthropomorphic flying squirrel who is Mighty's closest friend.