Not Like the Comic, But That Isn't a Bad Thing

Rating: 9/10 (12 May 2015)

I'm tempted to say that children's movies or family oriented movies are getting better, but that would be tantamount to outright dismissing gems like The Dark Crystal, The Neverending Story, The Princess Bride, Labyrinth, The Secret of N.I.M.H, and so many other fantastic movies from my own childhood. So, even though the movies today might not actually be better as far as subject content and narrative are concerned, there are a lot more of them...and that makes me happy. Big Hero 6, which I just watched last night, was both sweet and adorable while simultaneously poignant with its handling of difficult subjects like the death of close family members and the grieving process. My favorite thematic element would be the focus on science and engineering as positive and pleasurable hobbies and occupations for children to pursue, a sentiment that is sadly underrepresented in the world today. Much like Frozen, Despicable Me, and Monsters Inc., there isn't much that I could complain about where Big Hero 6 is concerned. The animation, like so often anymore, was fantastic and the cast of voice actors brought life to even the less pivotal characters on screen. Like most, if not all of the family friendly movies coming out, this isn't just for children and can be enjoyed by anyone of any age, I think.