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==Release== ==Release==
''Planes: Fire & Rescue'' was released on July 18, 2014. The second official trailer for the film was released on April 8, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Planes: Fire & Rescue Debuts New Trailer|url=http://blogs.disney.com/insider/2014/04/08/planes-fire-rescue-debuts-new-trailer/|accessdate=9 April 2014|newspaper=Disney Insider|date=8 April 2014}}</ref> The film's premiere was held at the ] in ] on July 15, 2014.<ref>http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/planes-fire-rescue-dane-cook-718975</ref> ''Planes: Fire & Rescue'' was released on July 18, 2014. The second official trailer for the film was released on April 8, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Planes: Fire & Rescue Debuts New Trailer|url=http://blogs.disney.com/insider/2014/04/08/planes-fire-rescue-debuts-new-trailer/|accessdate=9 April 2014|newspaper=Disney Insider|date=8 April 2014}}</ref> The film's premiere was held at the ] in ] on July 15, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/planes-fire-rescue-dane-cook-718975 |title='Planes: Fire & Rescue': Dane Cook, Ed Harris, Julie Bowen Honor Firefighters at L.A. Premiere |publisher=Hollywoodreporter.com |date= |accessdate=2014-07-18}}</ref>


==Reception== ==Reception==


===Critical response=== ===Critical response===
The film has been met with mixed reviews. On ], the film holds a rating of 47% based on 49 reviews. The site's consensus reads: "Although it's too flat and formulaic to measure up against the best family-friendly fare, ''Planes: Fire and Rescue'' is a passable diversion for much younger viewers".<ref>http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/planes_fire_and_rescue/</ref> On ], the film has a score of 48 out of 100, based on 24 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".<ref>http://www.metacritic.com/movie/planes-fire-rescue</ref> The film has been met with mixed reviews. On ], the film holds a rating of 47% based on 49 reviews. The site's consensus reads: "Although it's too flat and formulaic to measure up against the best family-friendly fare, ''Planes: Fire and Rescue'' is a passable diversion for much younger viewers".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/planes_fire_and_rescue/ |title=Planes: Fire And Rescue |publisher=Rotten Tomatoes |date= |accessdate=2014-07-18}}</ref> On ], the film has a score of 48 out of 100, based on 24 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/planes-fire-rescue |title=Planes: Fire & Rescue Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |date=2014-07-04 |accessdate=2014-07-18}}</ref>


Todd McCarthy of '']'' gave the film a mixed review, saying "Beautiful to look at, this is nothing more than a Little Engine That Could story refitted to accommodate aerial action and therefore unlikely to engage the active interest of anyone above the age of about 8, or 10 at the most."<ref>http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movie/planes-fire-rescue/review/716678</ref> Justin Chang of '']'' gave the film a positive review, saying "There are honestly stirring moments to be found in the movie's heartfelt tribute to the virtues of teamwork, courage and sacrifice, and in its soaring 3D visuals."<ref>http://variety.com/2014/film/reviews/film-review-planes-fire-rescue-2-1201258131/</ref> Stephen Whitty of the '']'' gave the film two and a half stars out of four, saying "There are enough silly jokes and simple excitement here ... to keep the youngest ones interested, and a few mild puns to occasionally make the adults smile."<ref>http://www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/07/planes_fire_rescue_review_flying_economy_class.html</ref> Alan Scherstuhl of '']'' gave the film a negative review, saying "There's a fire. And a rescue. And lots of static, TV-quality scenes that drably cut from one car or plane to another as they sit in garages and discuss the importance of believing in yourself."<ref>http://www.villagevoice.com/2014-07-16/film/planes-fire-and-rescue/</ref> Soren Anderson of '']'' gave the film two and a half stars out of four, saying "Disney's ''Planes: Fire & Rescue'' isn't half bad. Kids should enjoy it and their parents won't be bored."<ref>http://seattletimes.com/html/entertainment/2024087128_planesfirerescuexml.html?syndication=rss</ref> Sara Stewart of the '']'' gave the film two out of four stars, saying "It's generic stuff, unless you're a kid who's really into playing with toy planes and trains and cars."<ref>http://nypost.com/2014/07/16/planes-fire-rescue-fails-to-take-flight/</ref> Stephan Lee of '']'' gave the film a B, saying "Canny references to '70s television and some genuinely funny moments will give grown-ups enough fuel to cross the finish line."<ref>http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20835080,00.html</ref> A.A. Dowd of '']'' gave the film a C-, saying "It's nice to look at, easy to watch, and impossible to remember for the length of a car-ride home."<ref>http://www.avclub.com/review/fire-rescue-improves-planes-while-still-flying-wel-207003</ref> Todd McCarthy of '']'' gave the film a mixed review, saying "Beautiful to look at, this is nothing more than a Little Engine That Could story refitted to accommodate aerial action and therefore unlikely to engage the active interest of anyone above the age of about 8, or 10 at the most."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movie/planes-fire-rescue/review/716678 |title=Planes: Fire & Rescue Review |publisher=Hollywood Reporter |date= |accessdate=2014-07-18}}</ref> Justin Chang of '']'' gave the film a positive review, saying "There are honestly stirring moments to be found in the movie's heartfelt tribute to the virtues of teamwork, courage and sacrifice, and in its soaring 3D visuals."<ref>{{cite web|author=Justin Chang Chief Film Critic @JustinCChang |url=http://variety.com/2014/film/reviews/film-review-planes-fire-rescue-2-1201258131/ |title=Film Review: ‘Planes: Fire & Rescue’ |publisher=Variety |date=2014-07-04 |accessdate=2014-07-18}}</ref> Stephen Whitty of the '']'' gave the film two and a half stars out of four, saying "There are enough silly jokes and simple excitement here ... to keep the youngest ones interested, and a few mild puns to occasionally make the adults smile."<ref>{{cite web|author=Stephen Whitty | The Star-Ledger |url=http://www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/07/planes_fire_rescue_review_flying_economy_class.html |title='Planes: Fire & Rescue' review: Flying economy class |publisher=NJ.com |date= |accessdate=2014-07-18}}</ref> Alan Scherstuhl of '']'' gave the film a negative review, saying "There's a fire. And a rescue. And lots of static, TV-quality scenes that drably cut from one car or plane to another as they sit in garages and discuss the importance of believing in yourself."<ref>{{cite web|author=Alan Scherstuhl |url=http://www.villagevoice.com/2014-07-16/film/planes-fire-and-rescue/ |title=Here Are the Most WTF Moments of Kid's Flick Planes: Fire & Rescue |publisher=Village Voice |date= |accessdate=2014-07-18}}</ref> Soren Anderson of '']'' gave the film two and a half stars out of four, saying "Disney's ''Planes: Fire & Rescue'' isn't half bad. Kids should enjoy it and their parents won't be bored."<ref>{{cite web|last=Andersen |first=Soren |url=http://seattletimes.com/html/entertainment/2024087128_planesfirerescuexml.html?syndication=rss |title=‘Planes: Fire & Rescue’: Sparks fly in fast-paced Disney sequel |publisher=The Seattle Times |date= |accessdate=2014-07-18}}</ref> Sara Stewart of the '']'' gave the film two out of four stars, saying "It's generic stuff, unless you're a kid who's really into playing with toy planes and trains and cars."<ref>{{cite web|last=Stewart |first=Sara |url=http://nypost.com/2014/07/16/planes-fire-rescue-fails-to-take-flight/ |title=‘Planes: Fire & Rescue’ fails to take flight |publisher=Nypost.com |date= |accessdate=2014-07-18}}</ref> Stephan Lee of '']'' gave the film a B, saying "Canny references to '70s television and some genuinely funny moments will give grown-ups enough fuel to cross the finish line."<ref>{{cite web|author=Stephan Lee |url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20835080,00.html |title=Planes: Fire & Rescue Review &#124; Movie Reviews and News |publisher=EW.com |date= |accessdate=2014-07-18}}</ref> A.A. Dowd of '']'' gave the film a C-, saying "It's nice to look at, easy to watch, and impossible to remember for the length of a car-ride home."<ref>{{cite web|author=By A.A. Dowd |url=http://www.avclub.com/review/fire-rescue-improves-planes-while-still-flying-wel-207003 |title=Fire & Rescue improves on Planes, while still flying well below Pixar standards |publisher=Avclub.com |date= |accessdate=2014-07-18}}</ref>


Joe Williams of the '']'' gave the film two and a half stars out of four, saying "Without the kindling of character development, ''Planes: Fire and Rescue'' is no smoldering success, but if Disney's flight plan is to share Pixar's airspace, it's getting warmer."<ref>http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/movies/reviews/newer-model-planes-is-an-improvement/article_ebf902e5-1b7f-5832-95b9-1f16f7e66a00.html</ref> Peter Hartlaub of the '']'' gave the film two out of four stars, saying "It's not a poor movie. But it's definitely a better movie for the kids."<ref>http://www.sfgate.com/movies/article/Planes-Fire-amp-Rescue-review-OK-for-kids-5628297.php</ref> Claudia Puig of '']'' gave the film two out of four stars, saying "With the lackluster quality of its characters - aircraft, a smattering of trucks, RVs and motorcycles - the movie makes Pixar's ''Cars'' and its sequel look like masterpieces."<ref>http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2014/07/17/planes-fire-and-rescue-review/11407483/</ref> Colin Covert of the '']'' gave the film three out of four stars, saying "There are a scattering of inside gags, asides and blink-and-you-missed-it details for the parents. The film's focus, though, is pleasing the milk-and-cookies crowd."<ref>http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/movies/267539851.html</ref> Mark Feeney of '']'' gave the film two and a half stars out of four, saying "Most DisneyToons releases are direct-to-video. That lowly status shows here in the pokey storytelling, dreadful score, and generally tired comedy."<ref>http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/movies/2014/07/17/dusty-crophopper-flies-again-planes-fire-rescue/mJK86FUZ4FyoxVLQPKvIFI/story.html</ref> Kenneth Turan of the '']'' gave the film a positive review, saying What this Disney feature lacks in the title department it makes up for with fluid visuals and fast-moving action of the, yes, firefighting variety."<ref>http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-planes-fire-rescue-20140718-column.html</ref> Linda Barnard of the '']'' gave the film two and a half stars out of four, saying "For the most part, ''Planes: Fire & Rescue'' is more about chuckles than big guffaws, coupled with thrilling 3-D flight and firefighting action scenes and lessons about friendship, respect and loyalty."<ref>http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/movies/2014/07/17/planes_fire_rescue_heroics_take_flight_in_sequel_review.html</ref> Joe Williams of the '']'' gave the film two and a half stars out of four, saying "Without the kindling of character development, ''Planes: Fire and Rescue'' is no smoldering success, but if Disney's flight plan is to share Pixar's airspace, it's getting warmer."<ref>{{cite web|last=Williams |first=Joe |url=http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/movies/reviews/newer-model-planes-is-an-improvement/article_ebf902e5-1b7f-5832-95b9-1f16f7e66a00.html |title=Newer model 'Planes' is an improvement |publisher=Stltoday.com |date=2014-07-12 |accessdate=2014-07-18}}</ref> Peter Hartlaub of the '']'' gave the film two out of four stars, saying "It's not a poor movie. But it's definitely a better movie for the kids."<ref>{{cite web|author=Peter Hartlaub |url=http://www.sfgate.com/movies/article/Planes-Fire-amp-Rescue-review-OK-for-kids-5628297.php |title='Planes: Fire & Rescue' review: OK for kids, not so hot for parents |publisher=SFGate |date= |accessdate=2014-07-18}}</ref> Claudia Puig of '']'' gave the film two out of four stars, saying "With the lackluster quality of its characters - aircraft, a smattering of trucks, RVs and motorcycles - the movie makes Pixar's ''Cars'' and its sequel look like masterpieces."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2014/07/17/planes-fire-and-rescue-review/11407483/ |title='Planes: Fire & Rescue' is the one that needs to be saved |publisher=Usatoday.com |date= |accessdate=2014-07-18}}</ref> Colin Covert of the '']'' gave the film three out of four stars, saying "There are a scattering of inside gags, asides and blink-and-you-missed-it details for the parents. The film's focus, though, is pleasing the milk-and-cookies crowd."<ref>http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/movies/267539851.html</ref> Mark Feeney of '']'' gave the film two and a half stars out of four, saying "Most DisneyToons releases are direct-to-video. That lowly status shows here in the pokey storytelling, dreadful score, and generally tired comedy."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/movies/2014/07/17/dusty-crophopper-flies-again-planes-fire-rescue/mJK86FUZ4FyoxVLQPKvIFI/story.html |title=Dusty Crophopper flies again, in ‘Planes: Fire & Rescue’ |publisher=The Boston Globe |date=2014-07-13 |accessdate=2014-07-18}}</ref> Kenneth Turan of the '']'' gave the film a positive review, saying What this Disney feature lacks in the title department it makes up for with fluid visuals and fast-moving action of the, yes, firefighting variety."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-planes-fire-rescue-20140718-column.html |title='Planes: Fire & Rescue' soars amid blazing-hot visuals |publisher=LA Times |date= |accessdate=2014-07-18}}</ref> Linda Barnard of the '']'' gave the film two and a half stars out of four, saying "For the most part, ''Planes: Fire & Rescue'' is more about chuckles than big guffaws, coupled with thrilling 3-D flight and firefighting action scenes and lessons about friendship, respect and loyalty."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/movies/2014/07/17/planes_fire_rescue_heroics_take_flight_in_sequel_review.html |title=Planes: Fire & Rescue: Heroics take flight in sequel: review |publisher=Thestar.com |date= |accessdate=2014-07-18}}</ref>


Ben Kenigsberg of '']'' gave the film a mixed review, saying "In 3-D, the firefighting scenes are visually striking - with plumes of smoke and chemical dust - though the backgrounds, like other aspects of the film, lack dimension."<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/18/movies/planes-fire-rescue-directed-by-bobs-gannaway.html?smid=tw-nytmovies&seid=auto</ref> Bill Zwecker of the '']'' gave the film three out of four stars, saying "''Planes: Fire & Rescue'' is a good improvement over ''Planes'', which Disney released last year. The story is stronger, there are some wonderful additions to the voice talent and the 3D cinematography is well-utilized."<ref>http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/movies/28686864-421/planes-fire-rescue-flying-higher-than-the-animated-original.html#.U8h01rHCeM0</ref> James Rocchi of '']'' gave the film three out of four stars, saying "As it is in the merchandising aisle, so it is on the big screen: ''Planes: Fire and Rescue'' is precisely long, competent, and entertaining enough to be sold, and sold well."<ref>http://www.thewrap.com/planes-fire-and-rescue-review-cars-disney-dane-cook-ed-harris/</ref> David Hiltbrand of '']'' gave the film one and a half stars out of four, saying "The animation in Planes: Fire & Rescue is considerably better, the landscapes grander, and the 3-D flight and firefighting scenes more exciting. But you get the same lame puns wedged into a succession of situations, rather than a story."<ref>http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/movies/20140718__Planes__Fire___Rescue___Dusty_s_back__battling_blazes.html</ref> Ben Kenigsberg of '']'' gave the film a mixed review, saying "In 3-D, the firefighting scenes are visually striking - with plumes of smoke and chemical dust - though the backgrounds, like other aspects of the film, lack dimension."<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/18/movies/planes-fire-rescue-directed-by-bobs-gannaway.html?smid=tw-nytmovies&seid=auto</ref> Bill Zwecker of the '']'' gave the film three out of four stars, saying "''Planes: Fire & Rescue'' is a good improvement over ''Planes'', which Disney released last year. The story is stronger, there are some wonderful additions to the voice talent and the 3D cinematography is well-utilized."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/movies/28686864-421/planes-fire-rescue-flying-higher-than-the-animated-original.html#.U8h01rHCeM0 |title=‘Planes: Fire & Rescue’: Flying higher than the animated original |publisher=Suntimes.com |date= |accessdate=2014-07-18}}</ref> James Rocchi of '']'' gave the film three out of four stars, saying "As it is in the merchandising aisle, so it is on the big screen: ''Planes: Fire and Rescue'' is precisely long, competent, and entertaining enough to be sold, and sold well."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thewrap.com/planes-fire-and-rescue-review-cars-disney-dane-cook-ed-harris/ |title='Planes: Fire & Rescue' Review: Disney's Vehicular Franchise Coasts, Agreeably, on Autopilot |publisher=TheWrap |date=2014-07-04 |accessdate=2014-07-18}}</ref> David Hiltbrand of '']'' gave the film one and a half stars out of four, saying "The animation in Planes: Fire & Rescue is considerably better, the landscapes grander, and the 3-D flight and firefighting scenes more exciting. But you get the same lame puns wedged into a succession of situations, rather than a story."<ref>{{cite web|author=David Hiltbrand, Inquirer TV Critic |url=http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/movies/20140718__Planes__Fire___Rescue___Dusty_s_back__battling_blazes.html |title='Planes: Fire & Rescue': Dusty's back, battling blazes |publisher=Philly.com |date=2012-10-22 |accessdate=2014-07-18}}</ref>


==Soundtrack== ==Soundtrack==

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2014 American film
Planes: Fire & Rescue
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRoberts Gannaway
Screenplay byJeffrey M. Howard
Story byJohn Lasseter
Bobs Gannaway
Jeffery M. Howard
Peggy Holmes
Produced byFerrell Barron
StarringDane Cook
Stacy Keach
Brad Garrett
Danny Mann
Teri Hatcher
Julie Bowen
Ed Harris
Wes Studi
Dale Dye
Edited byJeremy Milton
Music byMark Mancina
Production
companies		Walt Disney Pictures
DisneyToon Studios
Prana Studios
Distributed byWalt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Release dates
  • July 15, 2014 (2014-07-15) (Los Angeles premiere)
  • July 18, 2014 (2014-07-18) (United States)
Running time84 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$50 million

Planes: Fire & Rescue is a 2014 American 3D computer-animated comedy-adventure film. It is a sequel to the 2013 film Planes, a spin-off of Pixar's Cars franchise. Produced by DisneyToon Studios, it was theatrically released by Walt Disney Pictures on July 18, 2014. Dane Cook reprised his role of plane Dusty Crophopper, with Julie Bowen voicing Lil' Dipper.

Plot

When world famous air racer Dusty Crophopper (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 wildfire air attack. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger (voice of Ed Harris) and his courageous air attack team, including spirited super sooper Lil' Dipper (voice of Julie Bowen), heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter (voice of Wes Studi), ex-military transport Cabbie (voice of Dale Dye) and a lively bunch of brave all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers (voices of Regina King, Corri English, Bryan Callen, Danny Pardo, and Matt Jones). Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire, and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.

Cast

Production

According to director/co-writer Roberts "Bobs" Gannaway, "The first film was a race film. I wanted to look at a different genre, in this case, an action-disaster film." Production on Planes: Fire & Rescue began six months after the start of the previous film. "We’ve been working on this film for nearly four years." The filmmakers researched the world of air-attack teams and smokejumpers by working with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and sent a crew to the US Forest Services' annual training exercises for smokejumpers. Gannaway explained "We actually hooked cameras onto their helmets and had them drop out of the airplane so we could catch it on film." Nearly a year of research was done before the filmmakers started work on the story. The idea of Dusty becoming a fire and rescue plane was based on reality. Gannaway stated that during their research they discovered that in 1955 cropdusters were among the first planes to be used in aerial fire-fighting, "There was a group of cropdusters who reworked their planes so they could drop water." Gannaway also noted that in the first film "Dusty is doing things to his engine that should not be done to it—he is stressing the engine out and causing severe damage. It’s great that the first movie teed this up without intending to. We just built on it, and the results were remarkable." Producer Ferrell Barron stated "I think we’ve all experienced some kind of loss at some point in our lives—an end of an era, a lost love, a failed career. We’ve all had to recalibrate. In Planes: Fire & Rescue, Dusty can’t go back to being a crop duster, he left that behind. He has to move forward."

Release

Planes: Fire & Rescue was released on July 18, 2014. The second official trailer for the film was released on April 8, 2014. The film's premiere was held at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on July 15, 2014.

Reception

Critical response

The film has been met with mixed reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a rating of 47% based on 49 reviews. The site's consensus reads: "Although it's too flat and formulaic to measure up against the best family-friendly fare, Planes: Fire and Rescue is a passable diversion for much younger viewers". On Metacritic, the film has a score of 48 out of 100, based on 24 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".

Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a mixed review, saying "Beautiful to look at, this is nothing more than a Little Engine That Could story refitted to accommodate aerial action and therefore unlikely to engage the active interest of anyone above the age of about 8, or 10 at the most." Justin Chang of Variety gave the film a positive review, saying "There are honestly stirring moments to be found in the movie's heartfelt tribute to the virtues of teamwork, courage and sacrifice, and in its soaring 3D visuals." Stephen Whitty of the Newark Star-Ledger gave the film two and a half stars out of four, saying "There are enough silly jokes and simple excitement here ... to keep the youngest ones interested, and a few mild puns to occasionally make the adults smile." Alan Scherstuhl of The Village Voice gave the film a negative review, saying "There's a fire. And a rescue. And lots of static, TV-quality scenes that drably cut from one car or plane to another as they sit in garages and discuss the importance of believing in yourself." Soren Anderson of The Seattle Times gave the film two and a half stars out of four, saying "Disney's Planes: Fire & Rescue isn't half bad. Kids should enjoy it and their parents won't be bored." Sara Stewart of the New York Post gave the film two out of four stars, saying "It's generic stuff, unless you're a kid who's really into playing with toy planes and trains and cars." Stephan Lee of Entertainment Weekly gave the film a B, saying "Canny references to '70s television and some genuinely funny moments will give grown-ups enough fuel to cross the finish line." A.A. Dowd of The A.V. Club gave the film a C-, saying "It's nice to look at, easy to watch, and impossible to remember for the length of a car-ride home."

Joe Williams of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch gave the film two and a half stars out of four, saying "Without the kindling of character development, Planes: Fire and Rescue is no smoldering success, but if Disney's flight plan is to share Pixar's airspace, it's getting warmer." Peter Hartlaub of the San Francisco Chronicle gave the film two out of four stars, saying "It's not a poor movie. But it's definitely a better movie for the kids." Claudia Puig of USA Today gave the film two out of four stars, saying "With the lackluster quality of its characters - aircraft, a smattering of trucks, RVs and motorcycles - the movie makes Pixar's Cars and its sequel look like masterpieces." Colin Covert of the Star Tribune gave the film three out of four stars, saying "There are a scattering of inside gags, asides and blink-and-you-missed-it details for the parents. The film's focus, though, is pleasing the milk-and-cookies crowd." Mark Feeney of The Boston Globe gave the film two and a half stars out of four, saying "Most DisneyToons releases are direct-to-video. That lowly status shows here in the pokey storytelling, dreadful score, and generally tired comedy." Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times gave the film a positive review, saying What this Disney feature lacks in the title department it makes up for with fluid visuals and fast-moving action of the, yes, firefighting variety." Linda Barnard of the Toronto Star gave the film two and a half stars out of four, saying "For the most part, Planes: Fire & Rescue is more about chuckles than big guffaws, coupled with thrilling 3-D flight and firefighting action scenes and lessons about friendship, respect and loyalty."

Ben Kenigsberg of The New York Times gave the film a mixed review, saying "In 3-D, the firefighting scenes are visually striking - with plumes of smoke and chemical dust - though the backgrounds, like other aspects of the film, lack dimension." Bill Zwecker of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film three out of four stars, saying "Planes: Fire & Rescue is a good improvement over Planes, which Disney released last year. The story is stronger, there are some wonderful additions to the voice talent and the 3D cinematography is well-utilized." James Rocchi of The Wrap gave the film three out of four stars, saying "As it is in the merchandising aisle, so it is on the big screen: Planes: Fire and Rescue is precisely long, competent, and entertaining enough to be sold, and sold well." David Hiltbrand of The Philadelphia Inquirer gave the film one and a half stars out of four, saying "The animation in Planes: Fire & Rescue is considerably better, the landscapes grander, and the 3-D flight and firefighting scenes more exciting. But you get the same lame puns wedged into a succession of situations, rather than a story."

Soundtrack

Untitled

Mark Mancina, who composed the music for the first film, returned for the sequel. In addition, Brad Paisley wrote and performed a song for the film titled "All In". Paisley also performed a song titled "Runaway Romance", co-written by Bobs Gannaway and Danny Jacob. Spencer Lee performed an original song titled "Still I Fly". The soundtrack album was released on July 15, 2014.

Track listing

All music is composed by Mark Mancina, except as noted

No.TitleLength
1."Still I Fly" (performed by Spencer Lee)3:57
2."Runway Romance" (performed by Brad Paisley)2:44
3."All In" (performed by Brad Paisley)3:45
4."Planes: Fire & Rescue – Main Title"2:26
5."Propwash"1:56
6."Out of Production"1:09
7."Dusty Crash Lands"0:57
8."Fire!"1:29
9."An All New Mayday"1:04
10."Sad Mayday"2:00
11."Pontoons"0:45
12."A Special Kind of Plane"0:25
13."Training Dusty"2:20
14."We Got the Gear Box"0:37
15."Cad"1:24
16."Blazin’ Blade Mystery"0:22
17."Mystery of Blaze-Lightning"1:22
18."Lightning Storm Fire"1:46
19."(It’s) Hip to Be Cad"2:28
20."Harvey & Winnie"0:40
21."Cheers"0:11
22."Nobody Has Your Gear Box"0:55
23."Fire by the Lodge"3:39
24."Behind Enemy Lines"2:24
25."Evacuation"1:25
26."Blade Is Down"1:04
27."Loopin’ Lopez"1:14
28."Tourist Trapped"2:28
29."Fire Heroes"2:18
30."Rescue Harvey & Winnie"2:09
31."Dusty Saves the Day"0:53
32."Saving Dusty"1:07
33."You Had Us Worried"3:12
Total length:56:37

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