This by-the-numbers chase movie has a unique theme, with enough heart and solid action chase sequences to keep it moving.
Closest comparison: It’s like Crank by way of The Fast and The Furious.
Setting: Action
Plot: Chase
Tone: Adventure
Big Hero 6 - 4/5
This is more than a good family super hero movie. It stands on its own with a good story, excellent pacing, and a lot of heart. It’s earnestly funny and doesn’t subvert its established rules for the sake of a quick joke, a mistake common to far too many of its peers. The superpowers are interesting and creatively implemented, the villain is unique, memorable, and flushed out. Sure, it’s childish in a few places and whenever someone says, “Woman up,” it’s cringe-inducing, but those nitpicks aren’t enough to bring the rest of the movie down with them.
Closest comparison: It’s like Iron Man by way of Frozen.
Setting: Super Hero
Plot: Super Hero
Tone: Family Adventure