Drop everything. Save the world.

Starring: (the voice talents of:) Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Jamie Chung, T.J. Miller, Daniel Henney, Damon Wayans Jr., Genesis Rodriguez, James Cromwell, Alan Tudyk, Maya Rudolph, Abraham Benrubi, Kate Lowes

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"You have sustained no injuries. However, your hormone and neurotransmitter levels indicate that you are experiencing mood swings, common in adolescence. Diagnosis: puberty." - Baymax

Why watch this? It's an exciting, uber-creative film with a big, BIG heart for all ages.

Plot Summary: Set in a distant future city known as San Fransokyo, a young robotics prodigy, Hiro, is luckily influenced by his older brother, Tadashi, to apply at the famed Institute of Technology. Hiro's application allows him to show off his own invention, a swarm of microbots that can link together, in any configuration, using a neural transmitter. However tragedy strikes when a fire erupts at the institute and Tadashi is killed. While grieving at home, Hiro discovers his brother's own invention, a white, inflatable healthcare robot named Baymax. Soon, a new masked villain, known as Yokai, makes an appearance, and is using Hiro's microbots for evil purposes. Hiro, Baymax, and a motley group of techno-nerds, must use their smarts to become the heroes the city needs.

Dad's Preview: Besides its incredible animation, this Disney superhero film has borrowed some mojo from the newly acquired Marvel Studios. It has all the warm charm of the former and all the action/camaraderie of the latter. The relationship between the grieving Hiro (who is also determined to avenge his brother) and the nurturing Baymax reminds me of the equally great film, The Iron Giant (1999), and that's a good thing. This Oscar-winning film is fast-paced, visually stunning, heart-felt and tons of fun.  

Walt Disney Animation Studio; Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures