Planes
Planes

Planes

2013Movie91 minEnglish

Dusty is a cropdusting plane who dreams of competing in a famous aerial race. The problem? He is hopelessly afraid of heights. With the support of his mentor Skipper and a host of new friends, Dusty sets off to make his dreams come true.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes29%
Metacritic49/100
Google Users58%
Director: Klay HallGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sport

Plot Summary

Dusty, a crop duster plane with a fear of heights, dreams of competing in the world's most prestigious aerial race. Despite his small size and limitations, he enlists the help of a cast of colorful characters to overcome his fears and prove himself. Along the way, Dusty learns valuable lessons about courage, friendship, and chasing your dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem.

Critical Reception

Planes received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding it to be a formulaic and uninspired addition to the DisneyToon Studios lineup. While some praised its colorful animation and voice work, the plot and character development were frequently cited as lacking originality and depth, failing to reach the heights of its Pixar predecessors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant animation and charming voice performances.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and uninspired character arcs.
  • Seen as a lesser entry in the Disney animated universe, lacking the wit and depth of Pixar films.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many appreciating the bright visuals and the positive message about perseverance. However, a significant portion of viewers found the story to be too derivative and geared towards a very young audience, lacking the broader appeal that made other animated films successful.

Fun Fact

The film's protagonist, Dusty Crophopper, was originally conceived as a lawnmower before the filmmakers decided to make him an airplane.

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Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**It took off reasonably well, but if we push it, it quickly stalls.** I know that this movie is a spin-off from “Cars”, but do you know? I was more curious to see this film than I am to see “Cars” (I haven't seen it yet, I will see it v...
r96sk

r96sk

There's just (and I mean just) enough there for a good time. I like <em>'Planes'</em> If I'm honest, even if it does feel like a copy of <em>'Cars 2'</em> in quite a few places; the biggest one being the race around the world. I don't lo...