Planes: Fire & Rescue [DVD] [2014]

This movie combines so many different elements that it's hard to review them all at once. First, there's the central character's drama. After he's gotten good and used to the adulation his racing career brings, it has to stop. A 'medical' condition threatens to kill him if he pursues that 110% lifestyle. So, he sets his sights elsewhere - not lower (as he was to find), but elsewhere, and among others, each with a past of their own. Then there's a "little engine that could" subtext, with plenty of setbacks. There's also the inspiring thought that a hero doesn't need to be a hero to anyone, or even known to be heroic. ("How do I get my picture on that wall?") There's more in that thought that I realized at first, the notion of being your own hero, and a real one, not just an ego-fantasy. Also, self-worth through achievement instead of an entitled feel-goodism, and seeing many contributors making very different contributions, and the snarky sense of comeuppance when that self-serving bureaucrat gets his mud-flaps pinned back, it all adds up to a healthy view of what a truly good life can be, in terms kids can grasp. But John Lassiter produced this and that's as good as a promise signed, sworn, and notarized saying you'll get technical excellence welded to warm characterization. Go back to his 1986 'Luxo Jr,' and give that talent thirty years to mature - that's what you'll see here. And, as a Disney flick, you have some assurance of kid-safeness

Got it for our sons as a xmas gift, they loved it. Good story too,

Although my 3yr old son loves them both, I feel they did a better job this time than the first. A better storyline.

Bought this as a gift for my grandson, quickly became one of his favorites.

When I heard of PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE, I couldn’t imagine the sequel being better than the original. However, after having seen the movie I can admit I was wrong. PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE is a superior movie to PLANES in every way. It’s a movie that people of any age can enjoy watching and honors the nations firefighters at the same time. In terms of story, the film follows the hero of PLANES, Dusty Crophopper (voice by Dane Cook). After winning the Wings Across the World race, Dusty has now become a world famous celebrity and made a very successful career out of racing. He has become one of the best racers in the world. However, a personal “medical” tragedy as well as an economic crisis at Propwash Junction force Dusty to re-evaluate his life. In order to help the airport (and get some perspective away from racing), Dusty volunteers to become trained and certified as a firefighter. He’s sent away to a training center in Piston Peak. While there he becomes engulfed in fighting a massive wildfire and, along the way, learns some very important life lessons.

Great story to enjoy watching with your children and grand children. As with other Disney movies, it has learning and entertainment at multiple levels,

Son loves this movie. Not quite as good as Cars but still a great movie

My children really enjoyed this movie during one of our road trips.