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NERDS NEVER LOOKED THIS COOL!‘Big Hero 6’ is the first Disney’s Marvel-based film since the Mouse House acquisition of Marvel Entertainment back in 2009. Directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams, the story focuses on a super bright teenager Hiro Hamada (Ryan Potter) who befriends an inflatable robot named Baymax (Scott Adsit). One day, Hiro finds his town San Fransokyo (yes, it’s a hybrid of San Fransisco and Tokyo) is threatened by an evil figure. Together with his friends, Hiro and Baymax form a team to fight the evil figure.
I must admit that I once thought the movie would be a bit ‘shallow’ due to its teaser which was funny but relatively ordinary. But I am so glad the film turns out to be one of the best animated films that I’ve seen this year. I’ve only watched three other animated films this year (‘The Lego Movie’, ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’, and ‘The Book of Life’) and they’re all good! Okay, back to ‘Big Hero 6’. Despite its quite familiar plot, the film still benefits from its vivid animation, heartfelt story, and very likeable characters which are combined into an endless excitement. The depiction of San Fransokyo is beautifully detailed and some moments in the film will make you weep. Speaking of likeable characters, Baymax is surely the winner! Who can resist a huggable robot with marshmallow-like texture? The other notable characters including Hiro’s teammates Wasabi (hilariously voiced by Damon Wayans Jr.) who is clearly has an OCD issue, Go-Go (Jamie Chung), Honey Lemon (Genesis Rodriguez), and Fred (T.J. Miller). Oh let’s not forget about Hiro’s brother, Tadashi (Daniel Henney) who has a significant impact to the film’s story and whose charm will melt the ladies’ heart away. The action sequences here are nicely executed and will appeal to both kids and adults. The depiction of science in the movie is also noteworthy. The writers successfully infused science aspects into the film which not only make it more realistic but also somehow more exciting. Stated in another way, this movie will make you want to be a nerd or proud to be a nerd because you already are. A nomination for Best Animated Feature in next year’s Oscar? Yes please! In fact, I won’t mind if this one eventually wins over How to Train Your Dragon 2 because both of them are great in their own way. But I’m still putting my bet for the latter one though. Make sure you don’t enter the theater late to see ‘Feast’, the short movie preceding ‘Big Hero 6’. It is really up to its name, definitely a feast for the eyes! And since this is more or less a Marvel film (the story is adapted from Marvel comics), DO NOT rush leaving the theater to see an interesting post-credit scene. Final score: 4/5
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Ade Meuthia
11/12/2014 02:03:30 am
Nice job, Dan! I really enjoy how you put your words into a review. Really looking forward to the upcoming ones. Make sure you update it regularly, cause this is so gonna be my 'guide' before deciding whether or not I'll watch a movie.
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Wildan
11/13/2014 04:57:53 pm
Aaaah so excited to know that there's someone who puts a comment on my very first post!! Thank you Ade for making my eyes teary reading your comment :")
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