Dive deep into the world of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and uncover the hidden details that only true blue fans would recognize! From subtle game references to Easter eggs that'll make you go "wow," we're breaking down the most incredible moments you might have missed.
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00:00We need Team Sonic's immediate assistance.
00:03Project Shadow is far beyond anything we've ever encountered.
00:07Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're looking at details from Sonic the Hedgehog 3
00:12that only true fans will understand the gravitas of.
00:15There will naturally be some spoilers.
00:18Number 10. Live and Learn
00:21This third film borrows several musical cues from the games.
00:24A piano version of the classic Green Hill Zone theme plays in the background
00:28as Tom and Maddie busy themselves with tedious hobbies.
00:38Escape from the City is also included on the track list,
00:40but the most prominent Sonic Adventure 2 song featured here is Crush 40's Live and Learn.
00:52Traces of the headbanging tune can be heard in the film's opening
00:55where Shadow is held at the gun-operated prison island,
00:58a locale introduced in Sonic Adventure 2.
01:01This is just a sample of Live and Learn,
01:03but that epic guitar riff and Johnny Jewelly's vocals
01:06are dialed up to 11 for the grand finale as Sonic and Shadow join forces.
01:20Number 9. Foot Tapping
01:22Outside of a pause button, nothing can make Sonic stand still.
01:25Even if you set your controller aside,
01:28he will impatiently tap his foot until you resume playing or drown.
01:32An early scene replicates the spirit of the games
01:34as Sonic races Tails and Knuckles through the woods.
01:37Falling behind, the blue blur ignites the afterburners,
01:41which might be a reference to the adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog.
01:49Sonic hits the goalpost just like in the games,
01:52but Tails and Knuckles are already waiting for him at the finish line.
01:56Yes! I did it!
02:01Both cheekily tap their feet, stealing a move from Sonic.
02:05Of course, these are just holograms
02:07as the real Tails and Knuckles prepare a surprise for Sonic.
02:10He's still the fastest thing alive, other than Shadow.
02:14You sure you want to challenge the fastest creature in the universe?
02:16I mean, that's kind of my whole brand.
02:18Number 8. Blow Into It
02:20Whether you were a Nintendo kid or a Sega kid growing up in the 90s,
02:24we could all identify with a mutual dilemma.
02:27Game cartridges not working properly.
02:29Before calling any hotlines for technical support,
02:31our first instinct was always to remove the cartridge and blow into it.
02:36Tom and Maddie get the same idea when a USB flash drive isn't responding.
02:40As they try blowing into it,
02:41Tails is quick to denounce this as an urban legend with no real scientific backing.
02:46You can't argue with results, though, as the USB suddenly kicks into gear.
02:50Game cartridges might be outdated,
02:52but as long as we're still using USBs,
02:54this old trick will keep blowing in the wind.
02:57Whether or not it really works.
02:59Number 7. Eggman Lore
03:01Jim Carrey delivers double the Eggman,
03:04playing Dr. Ivo Robotnik and his grandfather, Gerald Robotnik.
03:09In the saggy flesh.
03:11The elder Robotnik debuted in Sonic Adventure 2 with his granddaughter Maria.
03:16The film remains faithful to Maria's tragic fate,
03:18driving Gerald to seek revenge using his Eclipse Cannon.
03:22Like in the game, Gerald's plot to destroy the world here doesn't pan out.
03:26Although the moon could use some maintenance afterward.
03:28The film is loaded with several other Eggman Easter eggs.
03:32Robotnik has a crab mech lair similar to the Death Crab from Sonic Forces.
03:36The doctors bond at a virtual amusement park resembling Eggmanland from Sonic Unleashed.
03:41We also finally get to see Carrey in a more game-accurate suit
03:44that emphasizes the Eggman belly.
03:49Number 6. Shadow's Accessories
03:52Sonic's introduction to Shadow in the movie is a lot like their first encounter in Sonic Adventure 2.
03:57Meeting in a large city, Tokyo in this case,
04:00Sonic immediately sees the resemblance between himself and the Black Hedgehog.
04:04So does everyone else.
04:05Although there isn't a case of mistaken identity here.
04:08Now I know what's going on.
04:09The military has mistaken me for the likes of you.
04:13Sonic finds that while he may be fast, Shadow is even faster.
04:17Okay, he took us all at once.
04:19Winning this round, Shadow makes a getaway.
04:22But not before posing on his motorcycle with a gun.
04:25His chopper, known as the Dark Rider,
04:27and his firearm were also utilized in Shadow's 2005 spinoff game.
04:31Granted, Shadow doesn't need a motorcycle to go fast,
04:34and we're not sure why he barely uses his gun in the film.
04:37But whatever, it looks awesome.
04:42Number 5. Knuckles' Fear of Ghosts
04:44Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is essentially a loose adaptation of Sonic Adventure 2.
04:49The film cuts out some of the game's weirder elements,
04:52such as Knuckles randomly fighting a giant ghost in Robotnik's pyramid base.
04:59Even that boss fight is alluded to, however.
05:01Exploring Gerald Robotnik's hideout,
05:03Knuckles tenses up at the idea that this place might be haunted.
05:07Knuckles nonetheless insists that he isn't afraid of ghosts.
05:10Remember what happened last movie night?
05:14There's no such thing as a friendly ghost.
05:16Sonic and Tails beg to differ.
05:18Recalling a movie night where Knuckles got freaked out watching Casper.
05:21Knuckles versus Casper.
05:23It's the crossover we didn't know we wanted.
05:25After meeting King Boom Boo,
05:27we imagined that Knuckles would have a prejudice against all ghosts,
05:30even the so-called friendly ones.
05:35Number 4. Chao Garden
05:37For such a high-octane game,
05:39one of our favorite parts of Sonic Adventure 2 is simply chilling in the Chao Gardens,
05:43raising those little guys.
05:48Don't worry, buddy.
05:49In Sonic's cinematic continuity,
05:51Chao haven't quite broken out in the U.S.,
05:53but they're huge in Japan.
05:55When Team Sonic arrives in Tokyo,
05:57an advertisement for Chao in space can be spotted in the background.
06:00Recovering from their loss against Shadow,
06:02Team Sonic retreats to a Chao Garden.
06:05What is this den of madness?
06:07In this interpretation,
06:09it's less like a garden and more akin to an entertainment restaurant.
06:12Think Chuck E. Cheese,
06:14but with bluer animatronics instead of vermin.
06:17Speaking of mice,
06:18Tails is mistaken for Detective Pikachu,
06:20which is ridiculous.
06:22He sounds nothing like Ryan Reynolds.
06:29Number 3. No Food or Movies
06:32Recruited by Gun to deal with Shadow,
06:34Team Sonic boards a helicopter to Tokyo.
06:36Arriving over the city,
06:38Sonic isn't impressed with the in-flight entertainment and refreshments,
06:41or lack thereof.
06:42He jumps out of the helicopter saying a familiar line.
06:45This exact quote is taken from his introduction in Sonic Adventure 2.
06:49In that game,
06:50Sonic is confused for Shadow,
06:52being contained on a gun helicopter.
06:54They can't hold him for long, however.
06:56Busting out,
06:58Sonic condemns his captives for having no food and movies.
07:05Breaking off a piece of the helicopter,
07:07Sonic sky-surfs to the city below.
07:10Little callbacks like this go a long way
07:12in showing that the filmmakers understand their fanbase.
07:18Number 2. Sonic vs. Shadow
07:20After duking it out in space,
07:22Sonic and Shadow team up to save the world.
07:24To do so,
07:25they both must harness the power of the Chaos Emeralds,
07:28going supercharged.
07:30Although there isn't a showdown with a bio-lizard,
07:32the film's climax is mostly in line with the final stage of Sonic Adventure 2.
07:36Sonic and Shadow even recreate an iconic image from the game as they cross paths.
07:41Also like in the game,
07:42Shadow makes the ultimate sacrifice to honor what Maria would've wanted for Earth.
07:49Being a fan favorite, though,
07:51a post-credits scene makes it clear that Shadow the Hedgehog will return.
07:55Dr. Robotnik's fate is left up in the air, however.
07:57We guess it'll depend if Jim Carrey needs the money.
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08:22How do you top Shadow's reveal at the end of the last movie?
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08:27During a mid-credits scene,
08:28Sonic is confronted in the woods by another fan favorite villain,
08:32Metal Sonic.
08:40While Sonic gives the robot a run for his money,
08:42the Hedgehog soon finds himself surrounded by mechanical doppelgangers.
08:46Just when it appears the film will cut to black,
08:49a giant hammer comes swirling in.
08:51Wielding it is a female pink hedgehog.
08:54She doesn't say her name,
08:55but fans know this is Amy Rose.
09:00It's fitting that Metal Sonic and Amy would appear together,
09:03as both made their debuts in Sonic CD,
09:06the best Sonic game you've probably never played because it was on Sega CD.
09:10Real fans have a copy though.
09:15Who are you hoping to see in Sonic the Hedgehog 4?
09:18Rouge the Bat?
09:19E-102?
09:20Big the Cat?
09:21Big the Cat, right?
09:22Let us know in the comments.
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