SPOILER REVIEW
First of all, like the introduction of Shadow, really fits well for his character. The beginning of the film was so cute, and very wholesome with Sonic's family, Tails and Knuckles starting the family race, only for them to have a surprise party for Sonic for coming to earth which is honestly adorable since Sonic ended up losing Longclaw, and Sonic shows his appreciation. I also love the fight scenes, so amazing. Another thing I also loved was how they gave Maria A LOT of personality in the film. I also love how the filmmakers gave her different sets of clothes. Now, the whole plan lineup with the group getting into the building, and stealing the keycard only to have Shadow get it later on, played out so well. Also, when Shadow, punched Tom disguised as Commander Walters hard and Sonic crying to the fact that he was seriously hurt, that about just broke me, but what did broke me the most was Shadow's realization to what he did and the back and forth of Sonic crying for Tom and a flashback to Maria's death. The fact that Sonic decided to seek out revenge on Shadow for hurting Tom was an epic climax since he was basically turning into Shadow at that point, and I love the fact that Tails and Knuckles tried to stop him from doing so. The movie took a different approach this time around when portraying Maria's death and instead the gunman causing an explosion, with Maria getting hit by the debris and getting crushed to death. If I'm being honest, I kinda like this version better than the game. (In the game, it happens for a split second and it's off screen and we never see Maria's body, no bodybag or anything. But in this version, we do see Maria after the explosion, laying their lifeless and covered in debris.) Now the fact that Dr. Robotnik realized Gerald's plan was dangerous, he felt conflicted since he prefers ruling the world and taking over humanity, this wasn't what he had in mind. Eventually, Sonic with the chaos emerald comes in, and holy crap, Shadow also takes half of the chaos emerald during the fight and they both look good. Enjoyed the fight too. I also did kinda feel bad for Shadow and Sonic because Shadow tells him to "do it" because he has endured in his rage and that's all he only feels, and Sonic realizing that this is wrong and getting away from Shadow. I also love Sonic giving the pep talk to Shadow because death is hard and losing someone like Maria is difficult, but he's gotta learn that the love that Maria had for him is still there in him. And they later both reconciled, It was truly beautiful to watch. For some odd reason, when Gerald gets disintegrated, I laughed so hard. I don't know why I found it funny, he basically died a quick painful death by disintegration. I also thought the scene with Shadow and Robotnik both sacrificing themselves was truly upsetting to me. (Well Shadow didn't die, he survived in the post credit) The realization that Sonic did was wrong and apologizing to Tails and Knuckles afterwards was so cute. and now the post credits, love the Metal Sonics being there, and also, as soon as I saw pink energy and a mallet, I was like. IS THAT AMY?! and then later removes the cloak revealing DADADA.. AMY ROSE IN THE FLESH. Let me tell you, everyone in the theater cheered, we were screaming so loud omg.
Love this film! Go check it out!!!