SummaryBig Hero 6 is an action-packed comedy-adventure about robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada, who learns to harness his genius—thanks to his brilliant brother Tadashi and their like-minded friends: adrenaline junkie Go Go Tamago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred. When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the m...
SummaryBig Hero 6 is an action-packed comedy-adventure about robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada, who learns to harness his genius—thanks to his brilliant brother Tadashi and their like-minded friends: adrenaline junkie Go Go Tamago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred. When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the m...
It won me over with its cast, themes, story and world. I missed this movie when it was in the cinema and later on TV. Over the years I heard a lot of my friends and colleagues saying that this is a hidden gem and so I finally watched it. After watching it I agree that this is a really good animated movie with depth, lovable characters and relatable themes. The story follows the 14 year old Hiro Hamada (Hero?) who is a genius in robotics and already passed high school but now spends his time a bit aimlessly competing in robot fights. When he is saved by his older brother Tadashi from trouble he tries to give him a goal by taking him to his research lab where he shows him the robotics program, the inflatable robot Baymax he created and he meets Tadashi’s amazing group of friends. This inspires him to give all for his schools showcase. However there will be an event that changes everything. Here I will stop with this set up. The story impressed me as Hiro’s character development, struggles and heroes journey are excellent. The themes are relatable and the motives of the characters are fully understandable and genuine (I am again vague to avoid spoilers). Then there is the awesome world they create. The story takes place in the city of San Fransokyo which is a mixture of San Francisco and Tokyo. It is a beautiful mixture and visually impressing. It has a unique style and I read that they put a lot and I mean a whole lot of effort into the setting. Then there is the technology. It is our world but marvelous technologies are in the development or prior to be released for everyone. Now to the next strength of the movie the characters. Hiro voiced by Ryan Potter is an excellent protagonist. He is relatable to the viewer in many ways and like I said his struggles, development and journey is as enjoyable as immersive. Tadashi voiced by Daniel Henney is a role model for the older brother. He is caring and also mixture of father figure, friend and mentor for Hiro. Then there is the colorful cast of Tadashis’s and Hiro’s friends with Go Go (Jamie Chung), Fred (T. J. Miller), Honey Lemon (Genesis Rodriguez), Wasabi (Damon Wayans) and Baymax (Scott Adsit). Those are truly great and enhance the movie. Other than those I will praise Rober Callaghan (James Cromwell) and Cass (Maya Rudolph). A really good cast. Also special praise for a familiar face you may recognizes (You will know it;-). Presentation wise the movie is truly remarkable. It has a unique style atop on being visually impressive. Like I already said they put a lot of hard work, hearth and soul into creating this world. This you can see in all scenes and locations. I think like San Fransokyo the style is alos a beautiful mixture of western and anime style. It was so good looking that I want to visit this city for sight seeing. The soundtrack is probably really good but not entirely my cup of tea. Something can be great but not for your taste at the same time. This can be quite common in music, books, movies or food to name a few examples. Finally there are the themes and there is a lot to discus with friends. Be it philosophical, moral or technological there is something that can or will grab your attention. Overall this was a really good experience. It slightly misses to be an all time masterpiece for me but does so many things right that I will give a bonus point to get a 10/10 rating.
When I was in 10th class and this movie was announced, I had no intention of seeing it, because I haven't seen the last 5 movies. That's how much I lived under a rock. By the time I learnt it doesn't have any prequels the movie was long gone from the theatres. So I finally watched the movie when it came on TV and damn this was a movie I'd have loved to see! Later on I got to know this is based on the Marvel comics, so technically this is the first Marvel movie I have ever watched (because I live under a rock, remember?).
The reason why I liked Big Hero 6 so much is because of Hiro Hamada. I have always been interested in robotics and have participated in a robot combat competition myself. Other than that I was preparing for JEE so I was as such very much into science. So right off the bat we begin from a relatable protagonist. Tadashi was also a very nicely made character. When both Hiro and Tadashi go to his college my focus was on how nicely they both talk. It actually feels like they are physically there, as Hiro looks around and Tadashi gives remarks as he gives Hiro a tour. When he shows Baymax to Hiro the part where Hiro thinks he just made a duct tape shows how natural their behaviour was. The other characters were also very interesting, although I don't remember their names anymore since I watched it so long ago.
The movie has all kinds of emotions that make it appealing to the audience. It will make one laugh, cry, angry, excited, scared and awestruck. The heroes, villains, story, plot twist, emotional conflicts and even the little details scattered throughout the movie have all been placed very well. Just watching the hero-villain fights didn't let me be seated. Baymax is so cute. The Stan Lee cameo in the end was also unique.
Overall I'd say the message of this movie is the most important aspect about this movie. A hero, who has lost his brother who was his only family and has gone into depression, is brought back to high hopes with the souvenir that his brother left him. His brother's friends were there to help him, his step-mother was supportive of him and overall everyone around him was always wanting the best for him. This is what finally allowed him to be the superhero. His emotional conflicts, whether he should entirely act on his feelings or take a calm and collected approach, whether he should kill someone or never harm a person, whether he should use his powers alone or assemble a team, all of this was in his hands. He did everything he hoped will make his brother proud.
I enjoyed this movie so much that later on I showed it to my sister and recommended to all the children I met. This is what a movie should be like. It has a good story, memorable people, character development, conflicts, emotions - everything needed to make a good story. These are the most grounded heroes I have seen in any animated movie. I really hope it gets a sequel. I can't have enough of it.
An action adventure that puts brain ahead of brawn as a valued commodity is always reason to celebrate. Add in the considerable heart that Baymax contributes (with elements borrowed from both “WALL-E” and “Up”), and you have a winner.
It’s manipulative and overlong, too loud and “Incredibles” action-packed for the very young. But the manipulation errs on the side of mercy, compassion, sacrifice and humanity.
Big Hero 6 even has a title that sounds like a product ordered off the takeout menu of the type of restaurant that recombines a few elements in many ways. That could work fine, if any of the ingredients were particularly flavorful.
Lower your expectations. By a lot.
Starts off strong. Thought it would be a thoughtful, funny and charming movie. The premise is pretty good and had potential to be well rounded and interesting for all ages. However, everything turns out to be very predictable. The moral of the story is diluted to a bland catch phrase. There are many characters to develop and they turn out painfully one dimensional. Even the main character isn't really fleshed out because the movie turns into "pew pew" action for far too long in an unimpressive manner, making the story pretty generic.
If you want cheap movie with a few laughs that you'll forget about a week later, this is it. I expected much better from all the positive reviews and no the score isn't low because my expectations were high, the movie is just nothing special.
Big Hero 6, is another disappointing movie from disney this year.
One dimensional characters , dubious morality lessons plus huge plot holes add up to make an embarrassingly bad movie.