Review of Big Hero 6 (2014) by Billyheel — 11 Nov 2014

Following the positive track record that Disney's animated studio has, with recent releases of Frozen and Tangled, it was easy to see why I was excited about Big Hero 6. But, that excitement was short lived. Before I explain my dissatisfaction with the movie, I will go over the positives of the film.

Baymax is as loveable a character as any Disney has put to film, and the humor associated with him makes for quirky and intelligent dialog. The visuals are also something to behold, but I've come to expect it from Disney. The voice actors are also well versed and expertly chosen for their individual roles. However, not everything is done as well.

Big Hero 6 struggles to find out what kind of movie it wants to be, and its quick shifts between emotions allow the viewer no time to grow attached to any of the characters. The movie also tries to throw a plot twist at you that is predictable and unimaginative. The plot, story and progression all seem eerily familiar, and that's because they are all copied from films of all genres. It's cliche to the maximum and never creates its own unique identity. As it struggles to find its identity, the movie gets progressively more boring to the point of total disconnect.

But, I can only fault BH6 so much because it is a movie targeted at a younger audience. However, comparing it to the studio's two previous films, Frozen and Tangled; BH6 cannot hold a candle nor even a match. Disappointing, confused and highly dramatic, I give BH6 a 5-out-of-10.