The Sonic the Hedgehog movies are a genuinely fun and heartfelt take on the beloved video game franchise - but they’re not the best (or most faithful) attempt to bring the blue ball of unfiltered speed to screens. As live-action video game adaptations go, the Sonic movies among the best the genre has to offer. Ben Schwartz’s energetic voice work as Sonic and Jim Carrey’s gloriously unhinged portrayal of Dr. Robotnik are huge highlights, and the mix of CGI with real-world stakes manages to keep things fresh across all three films. However, as much as I love these movies, I can’t help but feel that they’re only scratching the surface of what a Sonic adaptation can be.