And I forgot. #worstmobianever
That being said, I am going to redeem myself by doing a full-on movie-style review of this 25 minute fan film, which is now available on YouTube and the Sonic Prologue Film Blog. Go watch it!
First I just have to say this: Sonic Prologue was a million times better than "Sonic," the fan film featuring Jaleel White. It was accurate, had good voice acting and animation, the story was one we are familiar with, and great voice casting. I mean, TheDragonSuperman as Robotnik? That had me on board from the moment it was announced.
This movie is about - wouldn't you know it? - Sonic and Tails. Specifically, it's about the day they met and the day Sonic faced his metal counterpart again before the events of Sonic the Hedgehog 2. All Mobians know this story. Tails spots Sonic running around, thinks he's the coolest person ever (because he is), and starts following him everywhere. Of course, Sonic notices him pretty quickly, and the rest is history. That was the basis for this film, but it went more in depth than that. For instance, when Tails was following Sonic around, it wasn't really stalker-ish creepy. It was more of a young kid longing to be like his hero and thus taking a closer look to see what he was all about and what made Sonic who he was.
The story itself is actually a flashback. At the very beginning we see modern Sonic and Tails hanging out in the Green Hill Zone and talking about how that's where they met. From there the rest of the movie is simply retelling the story, with twp more brief modern scenes thrown in before the end.
I thought this movie was really well done, considering that it was fan-made. Many fan-made things are just "eh" instead of amazing. But I think Doryan Nelson did a good job in creating this movie. He really captured the essence and humor of Sonic as well as providing good action sequences. (The Sonic vs Metal Sonic scene was extremely well done. I have watched that part so many times; it's just so good.) The soundtrack for this film is a healthy mix of tunes we are familiar with and new, original pieces. While at first it is odd to hear someone else's voice coming out of Classic Sonic (rather than the usual Jaleel White), you get used to it quickly and find it was a perfect fit for him. And of course, TheDragonSuperman does a great job as Robotnik.
Excited yet? Watch the movie here on YouTube and be sure to download the soundtrack here for FREE! And that's a wrap for my Sonic Prologue review.
But wait! There's more! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles hits theaters in JUST THREE DAYS!! Finally! And um...I may have reliable intel that there's a slight chance I will see it a day early...in 3D...because that's how I roll. Haha! In either case, whether I see it Thursday or Friday, I will be posting a movie review shortly afterwards with all of my thoughts. Just a heads up: there will most likely be spoilers. Don't say I didn't warn you! Until next time, COWABUNGA!! :D
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