Big Hero 6

 In the past, I've brought up that we have entered into a new Renaissance Era for Disney. “Wreck-It Ralph” and “Frozen” were both films that I really did enjoy with every fiber of my being, despite my doubt and low expectations. And yet, both times Disney has proven me wrong, and the films were extremely good. Now that Disney owns a mass majority of Marvel, you think they would take advantage of that opportunity and make their own Marvel film with their name attached to it. Well, look no further, for we have “Big Hero 6.”

Loosely based on the comic of the same name, “Big Hero 6” tells the story of Hiro Hamada, a teenage genius who lives in the futuristic city of San Fransokyo. When his brother, Tadashi, is killed in a fiery explosion, Hiro decides to team up with Tadashi's friends and his robot, Baymax, to apprehend the perpetrator and save the city.

It does sound like the typical superhero film, and in a way it is. But the way that its handled makes it a thrilling experience from start to finish. It's funny, it's dark, it's action packed, and it has so much life to it. Now, when I say this film is “loosely based,” I do mean that. A lot of people I follow say that this film took a lot of liberties with the comic, in order to make the film more relatable.

If you watch The Blockbuster Buster, then you'll know he said this film was like Disney's take on “The Iron Giant” and the “Teen Titans” tv show, and he is right in that regard. The characters are made of different races and nationalities, to make it seem more welcoming, and the main focus is the relationship between Hiro and Baymax. But from what I've heard from them, they say that the film is still really good, despite not being entirely accurate.

Like you'd expect, the animation is beyond phenomenal, and the action scenes are really damn good. I'd dare even say it's Disney's best animated action film since “The Incredibles.” Yeah, I know it's technically Pixar, but Disney owns them so it counts. Not only that but the 3D was done excellently, and with it being CGI, it really captures the atmosphere perfectly.

One of the major key factors that I love about the film is the brotherly bond between Hiro and Tadashi in the first act. You do feel the connection these two share, and it does get emotional when that bond is torn apart. However, it is still kept alive when Baymax starts to help out Hiro, as if Tadashi really is still there. Disney has a knack for making the goofy sidekick very lovable, and that's what Baymax is. He's funny, he's caring, and you do get teary eyed when he's reasoning with Hiro in his time of desperation and near the end. Like Genie, Olaf, and others like them, Baymax should feel welcome to the club.

As for the voice acting, it's actually pretty good. Ryan Potter as Hiro does add in the emotion, Scott Adsit was a perfect choice for Baymax, and the rest of the Big Hero 6 played by T.J. Miller, Jamie Chung, Genesis Rodriguez, and Damon Wayans Jr. are also really good. Stan Lee also manages to voice a cameo in the film, since it is a Marvel film and we should expect a cameo from him. Alan Tudyk also gets a role in the film, playing a business tycoon who's eager about the future. I think since this is the third Disney film in a row that Alan Tudyk has voiced for, we should just make him the new John Ratzenberger.

Overall, “Big Hero 6” was a fantastic film, and is definitely one of my favorite films of the year. It's action packed, it's beautifully colorful, its characters are likable, and it's rich with emotion. I'll be looking forward to the day it is released on Blu-Ray, because it is definitely worth the money.

Rating 10/10