If you haven’t already seen the memes, watched the trailer, or heard the collective horrified gasps echoed throughout the internet, in reaction to the trailer for the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie, then, well, you still probably wouldn’t be surprised to learn that the reception to Sonic’s design was...less than stellar. In fact, the director of the movie, Jeff Fowler, made an official statement today regarding the look of the character.

Thank you for the support. And the criticism. The message is loud and clear... you aren't happy with the design & you want changes. It's going to happen. Everyone at Paramount & Sega are fully committed to making this character the BEST he can be...

Changes will apparently be made, though, what exactly those changes will entail is unknown at this point. Seeing as the film will be hitting theaters this November, that doesn’t leave too much time to fix things, but at least the criticism has been addressed. Sonic the Hedgehog will be released in cinemas worldwide this November 8th. If you want something a bit more traditional in the meantime, you can check out the recently uploaded part 2 of the official Team Sonic Racing: Overdrive animation.

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[Kioku]

How the fuck did they not see this reaction coming?

I'm more confused as to how they ignored it prior to the trailer being released?

 

[Deleted User]

Thank you for finding a screenshot that isn't as horrifying as the one making the rounds.

 

[the_randomizer]

Remove those ugly teeth at least.

 

[deinonychus71]

The crowd effect of the internet won again.

 

[Deleted User]

What, are they gonna redo the whole fucking movie? Cus that's what it's gonna take!

 

[HarveyHouston]

...That's Sonic? Is this an attempt to mix CGI animation with live action? I think they (animators in general) already tried that with Pokemon, and despite my lack of enthusiasm with the franchise, it actually doesn't look too bad. However, this hardly looks anything like Sonic. I suspect if the character redesign doesn't do well either, the movie release may get delayed. Either that, or have another B movie...

 

[Xzi]

...That's Sonic? Is this an attempt to mix CGI animation with live action? I think they (animators in general) already tried that with Pokemon, and despite my lack of enthusiasm with the franchise, it actually doesn't look too bad. However, this hardly looks anything like Sonic. I suspect if the character redesign doesn't do well either, the movie release may get delayed. Either that, or have another B movie...

It's gonna end up being a B movie even if they somehow manage to fix Sonic's character design.

 

[Godofcheese]

Think it was planned
The movie got the publicity it might not have gotten if it wasn't for this controversy.

But hey, if that is not the case and they actually respond to the outcry and plan to fix things, then I'm happy

 

[cots]

I liked the trailer and the rendering of Sonic looks better than, per say, Sonic 2 graphics. Although, I'm not a die hard furry that takes these things really seriously. It just looks like it'll be an entertaining movie.

 

[CoolStarDood]

In the end, there’s only one thing that matters: It has to be better than the Mario Bros. Movie

That MIGHT happen

 

[Vorde]

I liked the trailer and the rendering of Sonic looks better than, per say, Sonic 2 graphics. Although, I'm not a die hard furry that takes these things really seriously. It just looks like it'll be an entertaining movie.

Taking Sonic seriously doesn't make you a furry. I'm a childhood fan of Sonic and... wait, I am a furry, damn! Nvm...

 

[Mollycule]

This is pretty fucking funny, lol.

Nothing more constructive to add.

 

[Jayro]

But... But... Mah memez!!

 

[DeadlyFoez]

I was horrified when I saw their Sonic rendition. It looked nothing like Sonic. It looked more like Sonic's unsuccessful cousin trying to get his 15 minutes of fame.
Remember the Famaily Guy scene with Cheeseburger helper? I feel that this is rather equal.

I can't watch it until they fix it. And sadly, I don't think Jim Carrey is a good fit. He is using a lot of his behaviors from other movies, not original or to the character, and certainly not fat enough. I would have them rather cast Danny DeVito.

 

[chartube12]

IDK what they’ll do. However I did see a few concept designs that keep the unreal 4 look but use Sonic’s adventure design. The only bad thing about them? The over sized sneakers! Sonic needs normal shoes!

 

[KingVamp]

I'm more confused as to how they ignored it prior to the trailer being released?

To be fair, based on the posters, the shoes were changed and socks were added.

 

[gamesquest1]

now all tickets will come with a free blindfold yay we fixed the movie

but seriously i guess with it being a animated character it does mean they have room to re-render things without really needing too much in terms of re-shooting anything, i think maybe just tone down the fluffy ness a little and maybe make the body a bit bigger (and the legs a bit shorter) that way they dont have to worry about messing up the positioning of any of the scenery etc.....i think he looks a bit too athletic anyway, i prefer something more like the original sonic design of a little plump hedgehog

that said im shocked they are even bothering, i certainly wouldn't be bothered to change things at this point

 

[KingVamp]

i certainly wouldn't be bothered to change things at this point

Would you have been bothered to make this movie in the first place?

 

[linuxares]

I'm curious how exactly they gonna fix him. Less electricity? The eyes?

 

[osaka35]

Intentional? maybe. But you can set expectations low without murdering the hype. Unless they expect the movie to be SO bad, that any positive changes will be hyped.

I dunno, still feels like an april fools joke. A joke College Humour would do, as the production values seem high but there's no humour to be found.