Big Hero 6

Big Hero 6, the latest film from writers/directors Chris Williams and Don Hall is a fun filled, action packed, adventure about the practical birth of super heroes and loss. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this movie and while it did have that Saturday morning cartoon feel at times, it was so engrossing that you forgive that feeling (unless of course...you happen to like that feeling). I loved Big Hero 6, it can make you cry and it will crack you up. Because of that I am giving this movie four buckets of Killer Korn.












The star of Big Hero 6 is Baymax and I want one. No seriously, I want a Baymax. He is a personal medical assistant created by Tadashi (voiced by Danial Henney) because he felt Baymax could and would help those that needed it, even if they themselves didn't realize it for themselves. Tadashi's younger brother, the genius child Hiro (voiced by Ryan Potter) isn't trying to help anyone but himself in the beginning. All he wants to do is immerse himself in the illegal world of robot fighting and win as much money as he can. The two brothers live with their aunt Abigail (voiced by Katie Lowes and who is my second favorite character in the movie) who took the boys in after their parents died. Tadashi feels Hiro is wasting his abilities by not applying himself and Hiro thinks Tadashi is a giant nerd. That is until Tadashi trick Hiro into coming to his college and showing off his lab to Hiro, along with his fellow giant nerd friends. The second Hiro sees what's being built and designed in the lab and all the potential possibilities, he wants in.

Now I don't normally do animated movies because there are no performances to gauge. There is no real cinematography or costume designs to speak of and surprisingly every character is either just alike or they are so ridiculously over the top exaggerated that they border on annoyance. Thankfully Big Hero 6 avoids those pitfalls with some great characters that can stand on their own two animated feet. There's Go Go (voiced by Jamie Chung), Wasabi (voiced by Damon Wayans Jr.), Honey Lemon (voiced by Genesis Rodriguez), Fred (voiced by T.J. Miller) and Baymax (voiced by Scott Adsit). All of these characters have something about them that's unique, not to mention their individual quirks that make them as close to real life humans as I have ever seen in an animated movie. The plot is nothing new in Big Hero 6 but what's different about this movie is the desire to not kill the bad guy for his evil deeds but capturing him and getting to the truth. All the while, you fall in love with Baymax. When his battery is low, he comes across as drunk and it is hilarious.

Big Hero 6 is ultimately about loss, coping with the emotions that come from dealing with that loss, having people around you that care, and then learning to let go and live again. It truly is a great movie for children who may be going through that or have gone through that already. The colors are vibrant and the movie is a fun time for kids and adults alike. With a score provided by the very talented Henry Jackman, Big Hero 6 musically and visually doesn't fail on any level. There are even renewable energy nods with wind turbines hovering over San Fransokyo. Now there is that Scooby-Do twist that you can sort of see coming but if you can forgive that then you will enjoy Big Hero 6, I did and I am satisfied with my care. I'll see you at the theater.