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Silly "Planes: Fire and Rescue" isn't much, but kids will still enjoy it
The new Pixar animated sequel "Planes: Fire and Rescue" channels one classic Disney character: Goofy. The thin, threadbare story is all too-familiar, but it's cute, goofy and colorful enough the young set will still enjoy it. 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) and learns the meaning of being a true hero."Planes: Fire and Rescue" is a sequel to the 2013 Pixar surprise hit "Planes" and if you saw that film (or either of the "Cars" films), you've pretty much seen this one too. The clean, crisp and bright CG animation is the most memorable thing about "Planes: Fire and Rescue," not to mention the bevy of familiar voices, many from the first film (including Brad Garrett, Stacy Keach, Teri Hatcher and Cedric the Entertainer, among others), some new ones (Julie Bowen, Ed Harris) and some downright fun ones (Jerry Stiller, Fred Willard, Anne Meara). Like the first film, this film's goofy sensibility and humor ("I'm gonna kick your Aston Martin" among them) carries the film past its leisurely plot, which involves putting out fires and becoming a hero. There's nothing wrong with any of that, except that was done with the first "Planes" film (and along with that film, could've easily made the transition to video and reach a wider audience, just saying). However, the kids will still be satisfied most, and if you have young ones, that can be very important.
Wes's Grade: C+
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