Review of Big Hero 6 (2014) by Sami1309 — 01 Dec 2014

Big Hero 6 is a visual masterpiece which speaks accord to the recent Disney Renaissance of movies, yet to older audiences will feel somewhat shallow and uninspired, despite the clever humor and brilliant setup.

The second and third act of the movie poorly utilize the first act's brilliant setup of character and humor, and resort to a plethora of cliches as the movie rides a trite emotional bandwagon to the underwhelming conclusion. The first 30-40 minutes are among the best I've seen in a children's movie, and they are the only point at which the movie's cliches and recycled visuals and story do not undermine the appeal and humor of the movie. The editing, pacing, and humor complement the narrative perfectly, but the film gradually loses its inventiveness that I hoped so badly would persist throughout, and it became something we've all seen before. It feels like the villain and main characters never got the chance to develop past a one sentence description of their quirks and motivations, making Hiro's character arc something that seems rushed and shallow.

However, I thoroughly enjoyed what the film offered as a strongly "Disney" movie, one which utilizes a brilliant blend of visuals and lighthearted humor to create an entirely unique experience. It doesn't strive to create something complex or intellectually endearing, so its failure to avoid tiresome cliches and a predictable twist and conclusion fall by the wayside to its success as a visual and emotional feast that continues to stick with me.