The special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.
The plot is predictable and its presentation of science is questionable – but when Baymax hits the screen, all is forgiven.
After Frozen, Disney delivers a heart-melter. The sweet, witty main pairing focuses a potentially busy, derivative super-group tale. Stay for the sting: Big Hero 7 is practically a given.
It is charming, child-friendly and certainly the best option for parents trying to find 90 minutes peace this January.
The Scooby-Doo-ish central plot is forgivable in a movie with so much visual verve, energetic action and a character so wondrously designed as Baymax.
A manic mash-up of cutting-edge visuals and traditional narrative sensibilities, Big Hero 6 is a triumph of style and substance.
Third act falter aside, Big Hero 6 is an otherwise invigorating, frequently hilarious piece of pop cinema that has a palpable heartbeat even amid its more archetypal beats.
It makes for an entertaining spectacle, though less interesting than the one we started out with.
Subtle and moving but with all the thrills of a big-budget movie.
Verdict: Cracking Disney animation.
It is a bit Scooby Doo but the action, comedy and characters should make this soar at the box office.
An origins story ripe with innocence and loss, this anime-inflected treat harks back to Disney’s big-hearted heritage even as it looks forward towards new worlds of innovation.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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