Yeah, it’s one of those movies where the principal characters are geniuses, but nobody knows how to pronounce “data.” Make of that what you will. What was made of this story and script by the producers was a decent action flick, though one that—true to the legacy of actioners—doesn’t stand up to a lot of scrutiny. So definitely don’t overthink it. Most of what goes on here is entertaining enough, but it is curious in a number of ways. Why the made up, mashed up city? Probably because it was that way in the original book, but that doesn’t necessarily answer the question. Why did someone think that out-of-control tech would be a source of comedy? In fact, that’s getting less and less funny with each passing day. And, again, why is Disney so damn obsessed with dead parents? Ultimately, it all adds up to an enigmatic movie, one that’s enjoyable to some extent—certainly so in terms of the visuals, which are impressive all the way through, and in the character of Baymax, who is about the most endearing robot in all of cinema. But it's also a movie that leaves the viewer feeling that the final product could have been better. The patient survives, for sure, but maybe isn’t quite completely satisfied with his care.
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