Planes: Fire & Rescue (a.k.a. Planes 2: Fire & Rescue) is a 2014 computer-animated comedy adventure film directed by Bobs Gannaway, produced by the now-defunct DisneyToon Studios, and released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the sequel to 2013’s Planes, and follows Dusty, whose gearbox is broken, and he has to shift gears, and when Propwash Junction is closed, he has to become their second firefighter by going to Piston Peak National Park.
Cast[]
- Dane Cook as Dusty Crophopper, an air racer/firefighter, and the main protagonist of the movie. His goal this time is to be certified in order to reopen his hometown Propwash Junction.
- Julie Bowen as Lil’ Dipper
- Ed Harris as Blade Ranger
- Curtis Armstrong as Maru
- John Michael Higgins as Cad Spinner, the park superintendent, and the only antagonist in the movie.
- Hal Holbrook as Mayday
- Wes Studi as Windlifter
- Brad Garrett as Chug
- Teri Hatcher as Dottie
- Stacy Keach as Skipper
- Cedric the Entertainer as Leadbottom
- Danny Mann as Sparky
- Regina King as Dynamite
- Dale Dye as Cabbie
Critical reception[]
The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised it as an improvement over its predecessor, voice acting, and animation, with others finding the story a bit weak.
Why I Love It[]
- Great animation that is a nice step-up from the already technically good-looking first movie.
- Great voice acting.
- The characters are even more likable than ever.
- Awesome soundtrack.
- The humor is hilarious.
- The story is very good, and focuses on a fire and rescue story, which is so original.
- The new characters are fun.
- Mayday finally gets a speaking role in this, and Hal Holbrook did a great job voicing him.