Hooray for Hollywood - Isabel Jenkins

Big Hero 6 has a lot to offer. This movie features an unprecedented hodgepodge of differing cultures, themes, and genres all taking place under the masterfully crafted skies of San Fransokyo. The elements combine in perfect harmony to create a roller coaster ride of emotion, with the diverse cast of characters generating consistent laughs and some truly heart-touching moments. Although the primary audience is children, Big Hero 6 tackles some mature situations, from the woes of adolescence and its "pre-pubescent mood swings" to the deeper conflicts that come with grief and loss. Yet this is effortlessly balanced out by cartoonish shenanigans, action sequences, and charming lab geeks. 

Every character is wonderfully thought out, with their quirks and interactions making the team instantly lovable. However, the true star of the show is Baymax, a marshmallowy robot who was created as a healthcare companion. Baymax cannot even emote, but he is so awkwardly endearing and has arguably the biggest heart of all. Granted, it does not go without imperfections - the occasional clunky dialogue, the unresounding antagonist, the slight predictability - but Big Hero 6 is inventive, beautifully animated, and irresistible fun.