Much better than the first, which was already surprisingly good.

I would say that the movie softened a couple blows that I had been dreading, if that makes sense.

First, my image of Tails was shaped by games in which his gameplay is basically the same as Sonic's, plus the ability to fly, making him easy mode. As a result, I just can't help being thrown off by games and adaptations in which Tails is weaker than his pals. Yes, I see why he shouldn't turn into a spiky ball when he has no quills. Better give him gadgets instead. But, like, my childhood!

This happened with this movie as well, but not to the point where I felt they made Tails useless. Or maybe I became wiser? Nah, the writers must have done it right.

Second, I had a feeling the trailers were only showing Knuckles at his most "ancient warrior" and leaving out the "goofy knucklehead" parts.

But, again, I ended up enjoying the character nonetheless.