Big Hero 6 marks the first animated film collaboration for Disney and Marvel and it doesn’t disappoint. With the exception of The LEGO Movie and How to Train Your Dragon 2, 2014 has been a lackluster year for animation. Some films barely broke a 100 million, while others haven’t even come close to it. Big Hero 6 will not only blow past a 100 million, it will probably rival LEGO for the number one spot.
Disney, with the help of Marvel this time around, has always been known for creating memorable characters that tug at the hearts of its audience. These characters are usually not human (think Olaf in Frozen) but possess all the selflessness that is all to often a missing human trait. Such a character exists in an irresistible blob of vinyl robot named Baymax. Warning spoilers ahead…
Big Hero 6 follows the story of Hiro Hamada, a gifted prodigy of robotics, his brilliant minded older brother, Tadashi and a group of geniuses When devastation strikes and claims the life of Tadashi, Hiro turns to Baymax, Tadashi’s creation, who’s main purpose was to heal, for comfort. This becomes even more symbolic as the film moves along. Hiro along with a now kung-fu altered programed Baymax transforms that group of geniuses into a high-tech band of superheroes to help solve the mystery behind Tadashi’s death as well as the theft of Hiro’s micro bot technology.
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| The team: Wasabi, Honey Lemon, Hiro, Baymax, Tamago and Fred |
In true Disney fashion, they reel you in emotionally and then strike with tragedy. You’re fully vested in Hiro and his band of heroes, Tamago, Wasabi, Honey Lemon, Fred and of course Baymax. If this first animated partnership between Disney and Marvel is any indication of what’s to come, they’ll own the box office for years to come.
Finally, stay for the ending credits for a very pleasant surprise.
Big Hero 6 **** (out of 5 stars)
May the Dork be with you,
JPB
The Dork Knight
