Sonic the Hedgehog
A zippy, funny adventure that brings the beloved video game hedgehog to life alongside a small-town cop, with Jim Carrey delightfully chewing the scenery as the villain. The action is cartoonishly energetic and never gory, but there is a steady stream of chases, laser blasts, and punching that younger or more sensitive kids may find intense.
A great pick for kids around 6 and up who love fast-paced slapstick action; with a little company it works well from about age 5.
If you’d rather skip
Robotnik is introduced threatening Sonic with capture; he discusses dissecting Sonic if caught, which may unsettle younger children.
A large slapstick fight breaks out with punching, a man thrown through a window, and general chaos; played for laughs with no injuries shown.
Robotnik fires laser beams from his craft at moving cars, destroying several; the film implies people inside may have been harmed, though nothing graphic is shown.