Warning! This article contains spoilers for Sonic the Hedgehog 3!Jim Carrey's performance in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is a high point in a long career of great performances, and this has been the case throughout the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Each of the movies sees him playing the character of Doctor Ivo Robotnik, also known as Doctor Eggman, as he attempts to thwart Sonic and friends and take over the world. There are also a fair number of Easter eggs in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, something that the character of Robotnik often leans into.

On the whole, Carrey's acting performance as the franchise's main villain is punctuated by an endless energy and physical comedy that works well for the character. Carrey has a certain over-the-top style he brings to his roles, and this lends itself perfectly to Doctor Robotnik. Now that a fourth Sonic the Hedgehog movie has been confirmed,...