It’s safe to say Disney has perfected the formula for movies that captivate both kids and adults. Big Hero 6 has plenty of quips for the parents, and the perfect plot to keep any child who has ever wished to be a superhero (and isn’t that every one?) in a trance. Hiro (voice of Ryan Potter) is a 14-year-old robotics prodigy who needs a little prodding from his older brother, Tadashi (Daniel Henney), to put his intelligence to good use. When a devastating event turns Hiro’s life upside down, he turns to his friends and Baymax, an inflatable robot invented by his brother, to save the city from a destructive villian. The group of six transforms into hightech heroes, and each scene feels like a product of every child’s wildest dreams. There is action, suspense (could be too scary for the under–7 crowd) and heartfelt moments. If you didn’t think a robotic marshmallow man could evoke emotion, think again—there were definitely tears falling in my row!
Should You See It? Yes! —K.M.
Viewed at Chase Park Plaza Cinemas