I'm so happy that I can finally share my Planes Fire and Rescue movie review with you ... I've been keeping it in for the past 2 months!
Planes Fire and Rescue is the follow-up to Disney's hit movie Planes, which follow Dusty Cropphopper (voice of Dane Cook) as he takes on a new career as a an aerial firefighter. The adorable adventure-comedy introduces a new cast of characters, including veteran fire-and-rescue helicopter Blade Ranger (voice of Ed Harris), heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter (voice of Wes Studi), ex-military transport Cabbie (voice of Captain Dale Dye) and the feisty female air tanker Dipper (voice of Julie Bowen).
I'm going to be honest with you, I didn't expect to like the animated film as much as I did. I should preface this by saying that I'm a mom to a 10-year-old girl, so a movie with "fire" and "rescue" elements was not at the top of my must-watch list. But, Planes Fire and Rescue really delivered, keeping my attention from start to finish. The scenes with Dusty and Dipper had me laughing out loud — Julie Bowen nailed the character of Dipper — and all of gorgeous scenery of Piston Peak National Park had me yearning for a trip to Yellowstone or Yosemite.
There's a little bit of something for everyone in Planes Fire and Rescue and the most important thing the film delivers is a great message— I walked from the theater with a new appreciation for the firefighters and forest rangers who risk their lives every day to keep us safe. I can only imagine that kids who see this film will be inspired to become "heroes" themselves.
In addition to the firefighting elements, the film really touches on second chances and how we can succeed even when the odds are against us. It's heartwarming, funny, action-packed and has a cast of characters that you can't help fall in love with. Planes Fire and Rescue is a fantastic family film for ALL ages — I'll be taking my daughter to see it next weekend!
Planes: Fire & Rescue is now open in theaters nationwide!
Special thanks to Walt Disney Studios for inviting me out to Los Angeles for the Planes #FireandRescueEvent. All opinions are my own.
Shenley says
Is the film appropriate for young kids? My 3 year old loves the first movie, but I was concerned this might be a little too intense. Do any of the key planes "die" in the film? Thanks for the feedback.
Stefanie says
Hi Shenley,
The movie is 100% appropriate for a 3-year-old. Nothing bad happens to any of the Planes 😉