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Planes
2013 91 min United States of America PG 0+
★5.4
Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy
Director: Klay Hall
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Description
Dusty is a cropdusting plane who dreams of competing in a famous aerial race. The problem? He is hopelessly afraid of heights. With the support of his mentor Skipper and a host of new friends, Dusty sets off to make his dreams come true.
Budget:
$50M
US Gross:
$90.29M
Worldwide:
$219.79M
Starring
Carlos Alazraqui
Actor
Dane Cook
Actor
Stacy Keach
Actor
Awards
5 nominations total
Key opinion
Planes is generally regarded as a technically proficient but narratively derivative spin-off of the Cars franchise. While many viewers appreciate its bright animation and wholesome message about perseverance, critics frequently lament its lack of original ideas and thin character development.
| Production | The animation is consistently praised for being bright, technically polished, and featuring impressive aerial sequence designs. | |
| Originality | The plot is widely criticized for being a predictable, formulaic rehash of the underdog sports story seen in films like Turbo and Cars. | |
| Screenplay | The script is viewed as overly simplistic and lacking the emotional depth or "Disney magic" found in higher-tier animation studio offerings. | |
| Score | The score is described as largely forgettable or dull, failing to leave a lasting impression on the audience. | |
| Acting | Voice acting performances are viewed inconsistently; while some find the cast choices effective and enjoyable, others find specific character accents distracting or performances underwhelming. | |
| Pacing | The film’s pacing divides viewers; some find the story engaging for its target audience, while others feel the repetitive moralizing and narrative structure make it feel exhausting. |