Big Hero 6: Movie Review

Disney’s “Big Hero 6” is based on the Marvel Comics characters who first appeared in 2008’s Alpha Flight #17 before getting their own self-titled miniseries. Directed by Don Hall (2011’s “Winnie the Pooh) and Chris Williams (2008’s “Bolt”) the film adaptation of “Big Hero 6” is not only beautiful to look at but full of energy, action, and plenty of laughs. It also has plenty of heart.

After losing his older brother Tadashi (voiced by Daniel Hanney) in an explosion at his tech university, Hiro (voiced by Ryan Potter) is devastated. After realizing that the micro-bots that he has invented were not destroyed in the explosion but in fact were stolen by a mysterious figure in a Kabuki mask that is using them to cause destruction, Hiro is determined to stop him.

The young tech wizard can’t do it alone, so he outfits his brother’s invention, an inflatable robotic nurse named Baymax (voiced by Scott Adsit) with high tech gear and off they go to bring down the big baddie. Joining Hiro are Tadashi’s friends and classmates, Fred (voiced by T.J. Miller), Go Go (voiced by Jamie Chung), Wasabi (voiced by Damon Wayans Jr.) and Honey Lemon (voiced by Genesis Rodriguez) .

“Big Hero 6” is at its best when focused on Hiro and Baymax and the funniest moments come when the oversized inflatable robot tries to get around tight spaces. I also loved the look of the city San Fransokyo which is a futuristic mix of San Francisco, California and Tokyo, Japan. The 3D looks good but I wasn’t blown away by it. There is no major need to shell out the extra few buck on 3D if you don’t need it. If you are looking for something fun for the family to see this weekend, then “Big Hero 6” is the one for you.

By: Marc Ferman