Ep. #421 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2, with Jamelle Bouie
The Flop House
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Exploring Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Character Evolution
This chapter delves into the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie, analyzing aspects such as the introduction of Knuckles, Dr. Robotnik's character portrayal, and the film's humor. It also discusses Sonic's interaction with human characters, references to 90s pop culture, and the introduction of the legendary master emerald as a plot device. The speakers reflect on the movie's adaptation choices, lack of clear stakes, and critique the Earth setting with human characters instead of the Sonic realm.
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