Planes, The Movie Jet, is a 2013 American 3D computer-animated sports comedy film produced by DisneyToon Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is a spin-off of Pixar’s Cars franchise and the first installment of the Planes trilogy. Directed by Klay Hall, the film stars the voices of Dane Cook, Stacy Keach, Brad Garrett, Teri Hatcher, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and John Cleese.
The story follows Dusty Crophopper, a crop-dusting plane who dreams of being a racer. With the help of his friends, he qualifies for a prestigious aerial race and competes with a rival plane named Ripslinger. Dusty eventually defeats Ripslinger and becomes a celebrity in the process. The film was met with mixed reviews from critics, but was a box office success, grossing over $239 million worldwide against its $50 million budget.
Plot
Dusty Crophopper, a small-town plane, dreams of becoming a high-flying air racer. But his fear of heights and lack of experience make him an unlikely candidate for the sport. With the help of his mentor, Skipper, Dusty trains hard and enters an international air race. He soon finds himself in a heated competition with the world’s fastest and most experienced flyers. Dusty must stay focused and bravely face his fears if he hopes to reach the finish line in first place.
As the race progresses, Dusty is approached by several other racers who offer him advice and support. Eventually, Dusty defeats his rival, Ripslinger, and wins the race. He is welcomed as a hero by the citizens of Propwash Junction and is honored with a ticker-tape parade.
Characters
Dusty Crophopper (voiced by Dane Cook) is the protagonist of the film. He is an optimistic and courageous crop-dusting plane who dreams of becoming an air racer. Despite his fears and lack of experience, Dusty is determined to prove that he has what it takes to be a racer.
Skipper (voiced by Stacy Keach) is Dusty’s mentor and the former commander of the Navy’s elite Corsair squadron. He provides Dusty with encouragement and advice as he trains for the race.
Ripslinger (voiced by Brad Garrett) is Dusty’s rival and a dangerous and experienced air racer. He is determined to win the race at any cost, and will stop at nothing to achieve his goal.
Reception
Planes, The Movie Jet was met with mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 54%, based on 100 reviews with an average rating of 5.5/10. The site’s critical consensus reads, “Planes, The Movie Jet offers children plenty of eye-popping visuals, but its story and characters lack the distinctive spark necessary to lift it above a plethora of other animated fare.”
On Metacritic, the film has a score of 57 out of 100, based on 31 critics, indicating “mixed or average reviews”. Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of “A–” on an A+ to F scale.
Box Office
Planes, The Movie Jet was released on August 9, 2013 in the United States. The film grossed $90.2 million in North America and $148.8 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $239 million, against a production budget of $50 million.
Conclusion
Planes, The Movie Jet is a 2013 American 3D computer-animated sports comedy film produced by DisneyToon Studios. The film stars the voices of Dane Cook, Stacy Keach, Brad Garrett, Teri Hatcher, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and John Cleese. The story follows Dusty Crophopper, a crop-dusting plane who dreams of being a racer. With the help of his friends, he qualifies for a prestigious aerial race and competes with a rival plane named Ripslinger. The film was met with mixed reviews from critics, but was a box office success, grossing over $239 million worldwide against its $50 million budget.
Planes, The Movie Jet
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