The intention of high concept depends on the texture of camp and stakes that play into the function of the story. With "Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice", the approach, especially with a time machine construct (listed right out front), panders a little bit to an overt level of silliness which is not helped by the ancillary characters. While the cast involved do their best and try to make the progression of culture relevant, the silliness outweighs the coolness despite some great moments (specifically with Vince Vaughn who plays the two Nicks).

In "Sonic The Hedgehog 2" all bets are off in a way but it is a much easier build. The trailer did a smart thing in almost doing a misdirect. Because as far as where the sequel is going. It doesn't waste any time at all.

With "Sonic The Hedgehog", the want to create something family friendly can create a groan factor because some of the lines sound like they were created out of a screenplay workbook. Yet the pure essence of Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz) works because it is schizophrenic.