Finding Optimism in Big Hero 6: A Reflection

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The discussion highlights a comparison between the film "Big Hero 6" and "Interstellar," asserting that while "Big Hero 6" is not as good as "Interstellar," it is still a commendable film. It emphasizes the film's optimistic portrayal of the future and a realistic depiction of scientific development, contrasting it with "Doctor Who." The floating wind turbines in the film are noted for their design, though there is skepticism about public understanding of their purpose. A major critique revolves around the character Hero's powerful nanobots, raising questions about the necessity of his college education. Additionally, the film's significant deviations from the original comics may disappoint Marvel fans. Box office performance is mentioned, with "Big Hero 6" outperforming "Interstellar" in its opening weekend, although the relevance of box office statistics to quality is debated.
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In reference to sarcasm in another thread, no it is NOT as good as Interstellar. But it was a quite good film for the most part. It actually shares the optimism about the future that is much needed lately, as well as a fairly realistic picture of what science development is like. (Compared to Dr Who, which lately seems to have learned physics from Harry Potter.)

I liked the floating wind turbines above San Frantokyo, but I couldn't help wondering what fraction of the public would understand what they were supposed to be.

The only big problem for me: Hero's nanobots were so powerful at the beginning that I couldn't help wondering what he even needed to go to college for. It seems they also made some rather huge changed from the comics, so Marvel fans might not be happy.
 
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Algr said:
In reference to sarcasm in another thread, no it is NOT as good as Interstellar.
Well, that's YOUR opinion. Personally, I and all of the other 7 year olds there liked it better.
 
I don't put any stock in that kind of stat. Guardians of the Galaxy got huge $$$ the first weekend and I thought it was really bad.
 

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