Big Hero 6

"On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your pain?"

With an advance weekend screening, we just had to check out 'Big Hero 6'. The film was released in the US a couple of months ago and since seeing the trailer we have been itching to see it. Its official UK release isn't until 30th January so I'll try not to ruin it with my advance review below. 

'Big Hero 6' is an American animated movie by none other than Walt Disney Animation Studios. The film follows Hiro Hamada, a young inventor living in the futuristic city of San Fransokyo. Hiro spends his time earning money by participating in back-alley robot wars. His brother Tadashi is worried his little brother is wasting his potential so takes Hiro to his lab at the university to show him what he could do with his talent. At the lab Hiro meets Tadashi's fellow lab buddies and his latest invention Baymax, an inflatable personal healthcare assistant. Amazed at the lab, Hiro decides to apply for a place at the university. In a bid to win a place at the school, Hiro showcases his latest invention; Microbots. These tiny robots can link together using telekinesis with the user to create whatever said user can imagine. Shortly after showcasing his invention, a fire breaks out at the event and tragedy strikes. Hiro's invention is ruined minus the tiny Microbot he still has which leads him to a warehouse. It turns out that someone has stolen Hiro's idea and is using it for the forces of evil. With the help of the other university students and Baymax, the team must solve the mystery and put an end to these evil-doings before it is too late. 

Although entirely predictable, I thoroughly enjoyed this film. The story itself wasn't boring at any point but it's just that it's all been done before. I feel the superhero genre has been overdone lately to the point where they are so predictable. Due to its predictability, the plot for this film didn't quite reach the greatness of the completely original 'The Incredibles'. Having said that, this film is much funnier. Saving the day, and the film, is the cute and entirely lovable Baymax who is undoubtedly the star of the show. With brilliant one liners, and not relying entirely on slapstick, this film receives top marks in the comedy department. I found myself genuinely laughing throughout almost the entire film. It was very enjoyable as an adult and the children in the packed cinema absolutely loved this movie too. It just falls short on the predictable unoriginal plot and, minus Baymax, boring characters!

8/10 for 'Big Hero 6'. Great fun for the entire family and one I'll be watching again someday I'm sure.