Planes: Fire & Rescue
Planes: Fire & Rescue

Planes: Fire & Rescue

2014Movie83 minEnglish

When world-famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his team, a bunch of all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire, and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes43%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users71%
Director: Roberts GannawayGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure

Plot Summary

Dusty Crophopper learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again. He joins a fire and rescue unit to train with legendary Dusty and learns what it takes to become a hero. Together, they battle a massive wildfire and Dusty discovers a new type of heroism.

Critical Reception

Planes: Fire & Rescue received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, with many finding it an improvement over its predecessor but still lacking the charm and depth of other animated films. The visuals and action sequences were often praised, while the plot and character development were seen as somewhat formulaic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its improved animation and exciting action sequences compared to the first film.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and characters that don't offer much depth.
  • Generally seen as a decent family-friendly animated sequel, especially for younger audiences.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be entertaining and visually appealing, with many appreciating the themes of teamwork and heroism. Some viewers felt the story was a bit simplistic, but overall it was considered a fun watch for families.

Fun Fact

The film features a character named Blade Ranger, voiced by Ed Harris, who was inspired by the real-life heroics of aerial firefighters.

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2 reviews
Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**Disney managed to learn from the mistakes of the first film and give us a better job.** This film is the predictable sequel to “Planes”, an animated film that Disney released, but which was not as good as one would hope, and wish. Inte...
John

John

This movie doesn't really have anything going for it, and yet its actually great. Cool music, bright and expressive animation, fun characters, and nice visuals.