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Come for the action, stay for the laughs and leave with a renewed love for the popular characters.

Carrey delivers an amazing performance, holding dual characters as Dr Robotnik and his grandfather Professor Robotnik.

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(From left) Tom (Marsden) and Maddie (Sumpter) add a human element to the tale.

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(From left) The bond between Knuckles (Elba) , Sonic (Schwartz) and Tails (O’ Shaughnessey) remains the emotional core of the film.