I was compensated by SocialMoms and Disney Planes Fire & Rescue blogging program. All opinions are my own.
I recently had the pleasure of watching Disney's newest animated family adventure, Planes Fire and Rescue. 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. It was exciting, action packed and we laughed from beginning to end. The film also delivers a wonderful message about how anyone can be an "everyday hero".
When world-famous air racer Dusty (voice of Dane Cook) 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 (voice of Ed Harris) and his team, a bunch of all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Also part of the team are 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).The scenes with Dusty and Dipper had my family and I laughing out loud — Julie Bowen was really fantastic as the character of Dipper!
Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire and they have to learn how to depend on each other. Not just one vehicle is responsible for fighting the fires, the ground and air team must learn how to work together and battle the massive fires. The movie does a great job of using the concept of teamwork - a cooperative or coordinated effort on the part of a group of persons acting together as a team or in the interests of a common cause. It's a concept, as a parent, I don't see enough in movies today.
The character of Dusty returns from last years film Planes and we find him in a transition. 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. He joins a group featuring a dynamic crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting historic Piston Peak National Park. It is within this group that he learns what it takes to become a true hero.
I see my daughter as an "everyday hero" on almost a daily basis. She is kind, loving and willing to to go out of her way to help others. She loves nature and animals and is conscious of keeping the environment clean. She even gets on me when I don't recycle my water bottles! It's these little details that make her an everyday hero, and I couldn't be more proud to be her mother!
Your family is going to love this film. 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— we took away 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 “everyday heroes” themselves.
Be sure to pick up your copy of Disney Planes Fire & Rescue on Blu-ray and Digital HD on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
This blog post is part of a paid SocialMoms and Disney Planes Fire & Rescue blogging program. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own.
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