Detective Pikachucinematographer John Mathieson is “so glad” he turned down the chance to work onSonic the Hedgehog. The Pokémon franchise is pretty hard to beat, but Sega’s little blue hedgehog is pretty iconic in his own right and many video game fans were looking forward to finally seeing a big screen adaptation after years of speculation and rumors. However, once the first teases started to come in, which just showed off the hedgehog’s legs, fans knew something was off and they were not into it at all.
Now,Sonic the Hedgehoghas been revealed in all of his big screen glory and people are not happy to see him. He vaguely looks like he did in cartoon form or on the box of a video game, with new human teeth, buff legs, and super weird eyes. He’s also a bit taller and an alien now.Detective Pikachucinematographer John Mathieson was originally offered a job onSonic the Hedgehog, but he turned it down. He had this to say.
“Funny enough, I was offeredSonic the Hedgehogand after watching the trailer I thought I’m so glad we don’t look like that.”
However,John Mathieson, who has worked on a number of big Hollywood projects over the years, wasn’t referring to how Sonic looks in the trailer. Instead, he was being a bit more harsh and discussing how the movie looks as a whole. Mathieson and crew shotDetective Pikachuon film and he is very glad that they did. He explains.
“If all we’re talking about is how these two films look, our film is better thanSonic the Hedgehogand I’m sorry, I don’t care who I upset by saying that, but I think it looks better. There’s no reason why you may’t shoot a film likeDetective PikachuorSonic the Hedgehogon film. If you had,Sonic the Hedgehogwould look more realistic. I look atSonic the Hedgehogand I just go ‘yeah whatever.'”
For the average moviegoer, or mainly the kids who are probably the most excited about these two movies, a digital vs. film argument isn’t really an issue. It comes down to looking at a recognizable character andDetective Pikachulooks like he does in the cartoons andvideo games. But, kids aren’t really the ones who are throwing shade atSonic the Hedgehog, it’s adults who grew up with the character. Regardless, both movies should do just fine at the box office.
Detective Pikachuhits theaters next week and it’s going to have to battleAvengers: Endgame, which may end up becoming the biggest movie of all time when all is said and done. Other than that, it hasThe Hustle, which really doesn’t stand a chance against the Pokémon franchise. As forSonic the Hedgehog, he doesn’t roll into theaters until November and that movie should do well too. The interview with John Mathieson was originally conducted byNewsweek.
