Movie Review: Big Hero 6 (2014)

Directors: Don Hall, Chris Williams

Stars: Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Jamie Chung

Summary

From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes "Big Hero 6," an action-packed comedy-adventure about the special bond that develops between Baymax, a plus-sized inflatable robot, and prodigy Hiro Hamada. When a devastating event befalls the city of San Fransokyo and catapults Hiro into the midst of danger, he turns to Baymax and his close friends adrenaline junkie Go Go Tomago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred. Determined to uncover the mystery, Hiro transforms his friends into a band of high-tech heroes called "Big Hero 6."

What I liked

- This movie is an absolute joy to watch from the very beginning to the very end. It already has me wishing for a sequel and that is a mark of a good movie.

- I admire this movie for way it treats intelligent kids and science. It is something to be celebrated instead of being the butt of every joke.

- Baymax is one of the most awesome characters every created for any super hero movie. He understands the true meaning of being a hero, sacrifice for the greater good.

- The bond that develops between Baymax and Hiro will fill you with happiness and may even cause a tear or two.

- The action sequences are very well done and on par with The Incredibles (one of my favorite movies of all time).

- The humor is subtle but had both my daughter and I laughing at the same time.

Get to movie on time to see the animation short, Feast. It is one of the best I have seen in a long time.

What I didn’t like

- Some minor pacing issues as the movie somewhat stalls in the middle.

Last Word

Big Hero 6 is the best super hero animated movie released since The Incredibles. The movie is a pure joy all the way through, however, it does not shy away from dealing with a serious issue in a realistic manner.

                                                           My Rating