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Big Hero 6 (2014)

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The special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.

Directors:

Don Hall, Chris Williams

Writers:

Jordan Roberts (screenplay by), Robert L. Baird (screenplay by) | 4 more credits »
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Cast overview, first billed only:
Scott Adsit ... Baymax (voice)
Ryan Potter ... Hiro (voice)
Daniel Henney ... Tadashi (voice)
T.J. Miller ... Fred (voice)
Jamie Chung ... Go Go (voice)
Damon Wayans Jr. ... Wasabi (voice)
Genesis Rodriguez ... Honey Lemon (voice)
James Cromwell ... Robert Callaghan (voice)
Alan Tudyk ... Alistair Krei (voice)
Maya Rudolph ... Cass (voice)
Abraham Benrubi ... General (voice)
Katie Lowes ... Abigail (voice)
Billy Bush ... Newscaster (voice)
Daniel Gerson ... Desk Sergeant (voice)
Paul Briggs ... Yama (voice)
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When a devastating event befalls the city of San Fransokyo and catapults Hiro into the midst of danger, he turns to Baymax and his close friends adrenaline junkie Go Go Tomago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred. Determined to uncover the mystery, Hiro transforms his friends into a band of high-tech heroes called "Big Hero 6." Written by Walt Disney Animation Studios

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From the creators of Wreck-It Ralph and Frozen.


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Trivia

In the science expo, whilst Hiro is demonstrating the microbots, there are two brief shots showing Alistair Krei assessing another competitor's project. The competitor is wearing something very similar to the Brain-Wave Analyzer created by Dr. Emmett Brown in the film Back to the Future (1985). See more »

Goofs

The "District 51" arcade game in Fred's room (based on the arcade game "Area 51") is showing a flashing "Game Over" screen every time it shows up. Almost all actual arcade games only display "Game Over" at the end of a game, shortly followed by "attract mode" when the game is trying to get more people to play it. It would be exceedingly strange for an arcade game to display "Game Over" and nothing else for so long. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Ringleader: The winner, by total annihilation - Yamaaaa!
Yama: Who's next? Who has the guts to step into the ring, with Little Yama...
Hiro: Can I try? I have a robot. I built it myself.
Yama: [laughs raucously]
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Crazy Credits

At the very end of all of the credits, there is a scene between Fred and his superhero dad (a Stan Lee cameo). The Stan Lee credit runs after this special scene. See more »

Alternate Versions

In the UK version BBC Radio 1 presenters and Youtubers Dan Howell (danisnotonfire) and Phil Lester (AmazingPhil) were given the roles of Male Technician 1 and 2. This version, however, did not end up in the UK home release. See more »

Connections

Featured in Top 10 Best Animated Films of the 2010 Decade (2019) See more »

Soundtracks

Boca Dulce Boca
Written by Estéfano (as F. Estefano Salgado), Kike Santander (as Flavio Enrique Santander)
Performed by José Luis 'El Puma' Rodríguez (as Jose Luis Rodriguez)
Courtesy of Sony Music (US) Latin, LLC
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Who wouldn't want the ultimate best friend?
24 January 2015 | by InMyHonestOpinionSee all my reviews

I have always loved animated films, whether they be by Walt Disney, DreamWorks, Marvel, Miyazaki or any other storytellers out there, but of late I haven't enjoyed the anime style and artwork that has been delivered. Personally I thought Frozen was so over rated, sure there was a couple of good tunes, cool, characters, interesting storyline, but it lacked that special something Mr. Disney and his crew always managed in years gone by to bring out in me. Don't get me wrong I do really like frozen but nowhere near as much as I am supposed to according to everyone else on the planet. I'm not sure what it is that I love about animated films or where the love developed from but I find myself far more attracted to them in my later years than I ever did in my earlier life. So when I heard about Big Hero 6 and the fact that both Disney and Marvel were collaborating together I pretty much had instant tingles, my expectations without seeing a single thing went higher than any film I have anticipated before. What the hell was Big Hero 6 and why hadn't I heard of it up until now?!? Why did I ever stop reading the comics!?!?

Hiro Hamada is a young 14 year old boy genius who knows how to make things work, he loves his gadgets and robots. Hiro lives in the futuristic city of San Fransokyo with his brother Tadashi and his aunt who has taken the boys in after the loss of their parents when Hiro was three years old. Hiro spends most of his days creating and then destroying robots in underground robot battles for cash, the robots he creates devastate the competition without any mercy. After being arrested for attending one of these illegal battles Tadashi on the promise of taking Hiro to another back alley for another fight detours to his university where Hiro discovers that the genius gene doesn't fall far from the tree at all. Tadeshi introduces Hiro to his five Uni friends who each are working on their own scientific breakthroughs. Wasabi, Go Go, Honey Lemon, and Fred. Tadeshi then shows Hiro his latest work, a personal walking talking health specialist named Baymax who can cure all with his sweet soft tones and loving temperament. Hiro instantly loves what he sees within the university and decides he must attend. To get into the university the heads of the campus hold a special talent show where potential applicants can show their work and hopefully the university board are convinced enough to sign up the entrants giving them a scholarship to attend. Hiro creates a way to revolutionise life as we know it and wins his way into the university to the joy of everyone. While celebrating and getting ready to leave a tragedy strikes the university and Hiro loses far more than his exciting new project. With the help of his new five friends from the Uni Hiro reinvents Baymax and together the team of 6 become heroes ready to find the truth to what really happened…

I thought this film had it all, I loved it from its beginning to its after credits surprise. I laughed pretty much all the way though, Baymax really grabs hold of you by your heart strings, you can't help but fall in absolute love with him. The way the animators make him move and react is adorable and will definitely keep you smiling throughout. The animation is outstanding and deserves so much applause, everything from the 3D art work to the colour to the rendering is perfect, there is nothing to pick at here in the way the film is made. The voice acting isn't any different either, the directors Don Hall and Chris Williams have chosen an amazing cast and all do a fantastic job for their individual characters as well as their group dynamics, with a couple of recognizable voices amongst the fray as well you will totally love everyone. Staring the voice talents of Scott Adsit as Baymax, Ryan Potter as Hiro, Daniel Henney as Tadashi, T.J. Miller as Fred, Jamie Chung as Go, Damon Wayans Jr. as Wasabi, Genesis Rodriguez as Honey Lemon, James Cromwell as Robert Callaghan and Alan Tudyk as Alistair Krei. It's a film that really surpassed all my expectations and hopefully will do the same for you. If I had to pick on one thing the story was a little weak and predictable but not enough to concern anyone, you will still thoroughly enjoy every second of Big Hero 6.

Big Hero 6 is a compassionate feel good loving caring and fun time adventure you're entire family will love. Get your popcorn ready and fall in love with Baymax.


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Country:

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Language:

English

Release Date:

7 November 2014 (Canada) See more »

Also Known As:

Les nouveaux héros See more »

Filming Locations:

San Francisco, California, USA See more »

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Budget:

$165,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$56,215,889, 9 November 2014

Gross USA:

$222,527,828

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$657,827,828
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