Lecture on Film Review of Big Hero 6

Introduction

• Presenter expresses excitement about reviewing Big Hero 6
• Provides a humorous and inaccurate plot summary
• Corrects himself to state the actual plot: A boy genius and his robot save their city

Setting and Location

• The city is a hybrid of San Francisco and Tokyo called 'San Fransokyo'
• Discussion on whether the film is Pixar or just Disney

Characters Introduction

• Hiro Hamada: Boy genius, main character
• Baymax: Healthcare robot, Hiro’s companion
• Aunt Cass: Caregiver for Hiro and his brother
• Tadashi Hamada: Hiro’s older brother, creator of Baymax
• Yama: Antagonist, involved in illegal bot fighting
• Fred, Go Go Tamago, Wasabi, Honey Lemon: Hiro’s friends and fellow tech enthusiasts
• Robert Callahan: Professor, later revealed to be the villain
• Alistair Krei: Businessman, initially suspected as the villain

Plot Overview

• Beginning: Hiro’s bot-fighting activities and introduction to Baymax
• Middle: Tadashi dies in a fire, pushing Hiro into depression
• Hiro meets friends at 'nerd school': Introduction to the team and Baymax’s functions
• Tadashi’s death: A pivotal emotional moment linked to an explosion
• Hiro's innovation: Creates microbots for the student showcase
• Callahan revealed as the villain: Uses Hiro’s microbots for revenge

Emotional and Moral Themes

• Grief and Loss: Hiro struggles with the loss of his parents and brother
• Friendship and Family: Support from friends and Aunt Cass
• Redemption and Revenge: Callahan’s arc driven by grief
• Innovation and Ethics: The ethical use of tech

Key Scenes and Analysis

• Student showcase: Hiro’s presentation and microbots' capabilities
• Fire and Loss: Emotional scene depicting Tadashi's death
• Upgrading Baymax: Hiro turning Baymax into a hero
• Final battle and resolution: Confrontation with Callahan
• Baymax's Sacrifice: Emotional moment when Baymax sacrifices himself to save Callahan's daughter

Conclusion and Personal Reflection

• Emotional Impact: Film’s portrayal of grief and loss resonated deeply
• Admiration for Characters: Strong, well-rounded characters, especially the women in the film
• Overall Review: A commendable blend of Disney and Marvel elements, with well-done storytelling and emotional depth

Closing Remarks

• Encourages viewers to comment and suggest other movies for reviews
• Expresses gratitude towards the audience