Planes: Fire & Rescue
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.
Critics Sentiment
Dusty races to save Harvey and Winnie trapped on burning bridge
Dusty learns no replacement gearbox exists ending racing forever
The film jumps from its emotional low point when Dusty loses hope about racing to exciting fire-fighting action sequences that revitalize the story.
Reviews show the film starts with familiar setup problems but improves significantly during the firefighting sequences. Critics consistently praised the visual spectacle and action scenes while finding the character development predictable. The film succeeds as a tribute to firefighters despite its formulaic story structure.
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Ed Harris
Blade Ranger (voice)
Dane Cook
Dusty Crophopper (voice)
Julie Bowen
Dipper (voice)
Curtis Armstrong
Maru (voice)
John Michael Higgins
Cad Spinner (voice)
Hal Holbrook
Mayday (voice)
Teri Hatcher
Dottie (voice)
Brad Garrett
Chug (voice)
Wes Studi
Windlifter
Stacy Keach
Skipper (voice)
Cedric the Entertainer
Leadbottom (voice)
Danny Mann
Sparky (voice)
Barry Corbin
Ol' Jammer (voice)
Regina King
Dynamite (voice)
Anne Meara
Winnie (voice)
Jerry Stiller
Harvey (voice)
Fred Willard
Secretary of the Interior (voice)
Dale Dye
Cabbie (voice)
Matt Jones
Drip (voice)
Bryan Callen
Avalanche (voice)
Crew
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