“Big Hero 6” (2014)
Colorfully set in a fictional city that blends elements of San Francisco and Tokyo, this action-packed animated adventure, directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams, is loosely based on a Marvel Comics series.
A teenage inventor (voice of Ryan Potter) uncovers the evil conspiracy that took the life of his older brother (voice of Daniel Henney).
To fight the bad guys, he assembles a team made up of his personal robot (voice of Scott Adsit) and a quartet of fellow nerds (voices of Jamie Chung, Damon Wayans Jr., Genesis Rodriguez, and T.J. Miller).
Friendship, Self-Sacrifice
Christening themselves with the phrase of the title, the aspiring superheroes set out to save the day. Noisy smash-bang sequences may be too intense for younger viewers. But the movie’s calmer moments offer good lessons in friendship, self-sacrifice and also resisting temptation.
Mildly scary sequences, references to puberty, some slightly edgy humor. Spanish language and titles options.
The Catholic News Service classification is A-II – adults and adolescents.
The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG – parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. (Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment; also available on Blu-ray)
