Planes

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  • 2013


MOVIE IS excellent predictable worthwhile demographic entertaining
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41 %
25 % Rotten
$ 74 Million
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Positive Reviews 34
Negative reviews 63
Average Rating 2.3/5
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3.0
Its the cinematic equivalent of those Chinese knockoff luxury sedans. Av Club
2.0
In short, its fun, provided viewers dont mind the lackadaisical pacing, sputtering climax, and the fact that DeHaan and Delevingne have no chemistry, .. Av Club
1.5
Advertisement Clearly set to autopilot, Planes races through obligatory plot points, rushing its zero to hero narrative. Av Club
2.5
Although there are plenty of swell loop de loop visual thrills in the 3 D enhanced airborne sequences, the backdrops are barely filled out and eye cat .. Rogerebert
3.0
This is Disney, after all, so the movie is well animated, watchable, and passably amusing; its just not nearly as good as it could be. Common Sense Media
2.0
Diverting in bits and pieces, but absent the heart, soul and ingenuity one associates with the best of Disney animation, the endlessly merchandisable .. Variety
2.0
Theres nothing wrong with the idea behind this tale its the script and overall execution that is flawed. We Got This Covered
2.0
Strangest is the films tendency toward racial stereotyping, which comes off as breezily silly at best and downright insensitive at worst (Cedric the E .. Time Out
3.0
Planes isnt a Pixar film, even if its related to one (Disney bought Pixar in 2006), and theres nothing groundbreaking about the animation or script. Time Out
3.0
Reading this on mobile.Click here to view video Clearly influenced by Cars, Planes is produced by John Lasseter, co director of Cars and a key figure .. The Guardian
3.0
Its an amiable enough entertainment, gentle and good natured, but as with the moderate sequels to Despicable Me and Monsters Inc, the great days of th .. The Guardian
1.3
The crack will likely soar straight over kids heads, but, then, its reiteration could beget a little recess reprimanding, and the same applies to a Go ..
1.9
It does exactly what it was built for and absolutely nothing more.
1.5
Director Klay Hall and editor Jeremy Milton drive Planes forward at an intense clip, but their vision doesnt possess much nuance. Screen Daily
1.5
isnt that much fun to live through, so watching the most hellacious version of that isnt that much fun. Collider
3.0
People above a certain age dont seem to like the Cars franchise very much. Vulture
3.0
Theatrically, given the crowded animated feature marketplace, Planes should do solid if unspectacular business provided audiences dont mind some overl .. The Hollywood Reporter
1.0
What a clunker.Though billed as coming from the world of Cars that would be Pixars 2006 hit about talking race cars this spin off is a co production o ..
2.0
At its core the word heart seems wrong Planes is a direct to video project, leap frogged into cinemas for the end of the summer holidays, when its tar .. Telegraph
2.5
You can tell the filmmakers love planes and flight, there are lots of specifics it can be a little much.
2.0
Its what youd expect: a rehash of Pixars least interesting two films, with scaled down spectacle (the flying is rarely exhilarating) and even less to ..
1.0
A Disney release but not a Pixar production, it should be noted Planes is set in the same sort of world as the 2006 Cars and its 2011 followup. Ny Daily News
2.5
Even though the CARS franchise is probably the least impressive from Pixar, CARS and CARS 2 seem to be a little more inspired than this. JoBlo
2.0
Advertising At the end of the day, Planes is passable direct to video animated entertainment for kids featuring action sequences that are more cinemat .. Screen Rant
1.3
But the only reason to pay cineplex prices for this tripe is if youre absolutely desperate to keep the kids occupied for a few hours. Philly
2.5
While the film is loaded with typically sweet Disney moments, what makes it forgettable is the formulaic story telling, predictable climax and a famil ..
3.0
It also celebrates the courage and determination it takes to step into your dreams and make them happen. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
Completely lacking in imagination and panache, it makes for a boring flight during which passengers young and old will inevitably get restless. One Guys Opinion
0.0
Allegedly next on the assembly line: Trains and Boats. All aboard Do we have a choice Village Voice
2.0
10 1 5 / 10 Lets not kid ourselves here, Disneys Planes has arrived to facilitate the creation of a new generation of toys. Blu Ray
1.9
Im sure Ive covered this before, but really, if the movie isnt going to try, is there any reason I should Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
A crop duster fart might be fun for kids, but a climactic porto potty joke goes a little too low.
2.5
And although the movie rarely manages to achieve the heights achieved even by 2006s entertaining yet lackluster Cars, Planes is nevertheless a passabl .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
This is surprising considering how much guidance Pixar guru John Lasseter reportedly gave the people who made this.On the positive side, the film is c .. Screen It
3.0
As cookie cutter and as shameless an attempt by Disney to sell more bedspreads and bookbags to the under 10 market as Planes is, it nonetheless manage .. The Wrap
2.0
In addition, the backgrounds are nicely detailed and the animation is lively and colourful enough to appeal to its target audience of very small child .. View London
1.9
The constant nods to Cars may help with brand recognition, but they also make the movie feel stale.Everything is overly familiar, from the characters .. News Day
3.1
(Do yourself a favor and skip the stereoscopic surcharge, which is not worth it.) New York Post
2.0
And somebody, please remember to pack the Pixar pizzazz next time! Film Journal International ..
2.0
Planes was originally scheduled to be released straight to video. Although the smallest children might like bits and pieces of it, theres nothing in t .. Az Central
3.1
Seems ... like a lesser version of what may be Pixars two weakest efforts, the Cars movies. Boston
0.5
Ah, well, there is one way in which Dusty is competing against himself: hes afraid of heights.
3.1
While the film is clearly aimed at young audiences, theres also an effort to bring along adults with a script that contains several humorous reference .. Toronto Star
2.0
Planes has the depth and entertainment value of a 10 minute cartoon from one of the less edifying kids TV networks, and asking families to pay cinema .. Flim List
3.0
The voice cast is excellent and there are a few nice ideas, but its all pretty routine and I couldnt help but feel a little disappointed overall.
2.5
Susan Grangers review of Planes (Walt Disney) Given the staggering amount of money the Walt Disney Company made from their Cars franchise, its not sur .. Susang Ranger
1.5
You may wonder at the flying capacity of a plane thats been put through so much crashes but, really, get over it. The New Indian Express
2.0
The story is routine and the animation rarely inspired, which makes it feel as if nobody cared enough to make the film soar. Express
3.0
This is ultimately the films downfall from connecting with audiences on a level beyond the awe and fun of its main demographic. The Film Stage
0.5
Its just a kids movie is no excuse.Kids deserve better than this. Flickfilosopher
3.0
Planes, a flimsy looking 3D animation, is seldom lovely to behold. The Irish Times
3.0
Blurring the line between Disney and Pixar even further is the fact that Pixar good luck charm John Ratzenberger shows up to voice a small role. Blogs Indie Wire
1.5
Since the Disney deal, Pixar has produced three sequels, with at least one more on the way, and now Disney has taken one of the companys most successf .. Las Vegas Weekly
2.0
It shows, both in its bland, pastel hued animation and its join the dots story of a lowly Midwestern crop duster with dreams of international air raci .. Standard
2.0
This is the laziest brand of kids film: the kind created by a bunch of marketing executives in a 90th floor boardroom. For shame, John Lasseter. Film School Rejects
2.5
Planes single saving grace may be Klay Halls fluid direction, but in the age of digital animation its difficult to discern just how much of the films .. Movies Tv Guide
2.0
Much of the animation looks very ordinary and at times cheap, with the dull scenery another missed opportunity in a film chocked full of them. Cine Vue
2.0
Taking inspiration from the studios least inventive and emotionally resonant film may not have been the best idea, because Planes feels like a tired a .. Digital Spy
2.0
It flips in and out of its tone too many times. Nevertheless it does have a sourness and a wretchedness that make some moments startlingly real and vi .. Ft
2.0
(The best gag is a reincarnation joke delivered somewhere around India.) Ny Times
1.9
It is generally inoffensive material for little ones, but even they deserve better. Dustin Put Man
3.0
Fortunately, the animation has some charm, as well as the occasional exhilarating moment.So kids are likely to enjoy it. Contact Music
1.0
Theyll laugh along with the borderline racism and squeal with delight over the predictable finale. Film Racket
2.0
Hes got some slick moves, and a crazy dream, and in the world of mid level animated storytelling, thats enough. Killer Movie Reviews
2.0
That Planes couldnt even manage to improve upon Cars 2 is downright heartbreaking. Antagony & Ecstasy
2.5
Planes isnt an awful film, but folks going into it should be warned that neither is it a Pixar film despite having Lasseters name on the story.
1.5
As perfunctory animated family entertainment goes, Planes: Fire and Rescue is a well made if by the numbers adventure about second chances and the val .. Ign
2.5
You know its really hard to defend this film because its so average. Its boringly average for a feature film release but its not completely terrible. Punch Drunk Critics
3.1
Its good for some easy laughs but doesnt do much for the story as a whole. Js Online
2.0
About all Planes is missing in its Cars imitation is a strong stop to smell the roses moral, and Pixars obsessive devotion to beautiful animation. The Dissolve
2.5
Kids enchanted by bright colors, 3 D visuals and endless tracking shots of prop planes soaring and looping in the air might remain engaged by (mostly .. Daily Herald
3.5
The animation is nice but lacks the level of detail you would normally expect from a Pixar movie, which again, this is not. Crave Online
1.0
Planes however, is horrendously slapped together and utterly forgettable for both adults and children. What Culture
3.0
It also gets off to a bit of a slow start before hitting its stride, and never really does achieve the emotional resonance that can transform a good a .. No La
2.0
This is nicely accomplished migrant melodrama from debuting Kurdish Austrian film maker Umut Dag, realised with humanity and tremendously touching per .. Metro
1.5
A blend of spectacular visuals, very conventional storytelling and distracting does not compute detail, Planes would fly beneath the radar were it not .. Film 4
2.0
Still, its the direct result of their willingness to abandon bolder fare for guaranteed money spinners. Streaming Quickflix
2.5
It lacks the passion and depth of their earlier work, replacing meaningful storylines and deeply felt emotions with clichs and maudlin moral lessons.
2.0
The modest ambitions for this movie are refreshing in a summer of over plotted movies for kids. Movie Mom
2.5
Yet, you cant necessarily blame the actors for a lack of scope or style.All except Cook have long histories in entertainment and have delivered find p .. Cinema Sight
2.5
Good take off. Decent, sometimes even excellent effects. Bad landing. Tri City Herald
4.5
Lavender hued forklift Dottie is bound to be a fave among girls everywhere!
2.5
But this isnt Pixar.Its Disney doing calculated, quick, knock off business. Theepoch Times
3.8
It may not soar as high as its Pixar counterparts, but Disneys Planes takes off nicely as a good natured addition to The World of Cars. Qc Times
3.1
The children of the world get it.You can be whatever you want if you work really hard and have a couple of charming sidekicks. Sf Chronicle
1.9
There are funnier cartoons than the Cars universe of movies, and smarter ones and animated films with more heart. Wp Me
5.0
Its lovely excursion into the primordial world of the imagination so far is the best of a mostly humdrum lot. Honey Cutts Hollywood
2.0
And, it seems to be a rip off of Pixars Cars with many of the same types of animated characters. Movie Chambers
3.0
Cars was his thing, and Planes largely keeps up with that inspiration, and is a drastic improvement on the remarkably irritating Cars 2.At its best, P .. Sky
1.5
This is not an animated film that adults will find very intriguing. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
2.0
But thats the problem: it settles on being a simple family entertainment. Mac Guff
1.5
A visually colorful but otherwise vanilla continuation of the series. Film.com
2.0
The films message about how to train to be good at adventure is well meant after an unexpected drug cheat moment.But the awkward distance from the pla .. Birmingham Mail
3.1
So its the worst of both worlds: a movie that is not from Pixar but keeps reminding us how great Pixar is. Twin Cities
3.0
Planes isnt going to join the pantheon of great animated Disney movies, but when it comes to light entertainment, it takes off smoothly, glides along .. Fres Nobee
2.0
Planes is just a zippy little programmer designed to exploit the same vehicles as people formula as the Cars franchise. Oc Register
3.0
With its fun characters and simple story, Planes will entertain young kids and parents. Flick Feast
2.0
Even the worst Pixar effort to date operates several levels above this direct to video disaster. Mania.com
1.9
Other performances may be more gripping in the moment, but the core of relatable vulnerability and flawed humanity Seyfried brings lends the film a la .. The Movie Report
2.5
Everyone involved with Planes wants to impress upon the audience and the potential ticketbuyers how this is an extension of the Cars world, even promi .. Dc5
2.5
I didnt care, my kids didnt care, and if I had invited the neighbors over to witness this dull flight, they wouldnt have cared either. Movie Metropolis
3.0
If Disney animated fare today often plays as Pixar Lite, and DisneyToons is Disney Lite, Planes must be Pixar Ultra Lite. Nc Register
2.0
Disneys new yarn about a little underdog airplane with big dreams feels like the studio just strapped some wings on another movie Cars. American Profile
4.5
The globe hopping story may keep young viewers diverted, but with the destination so clearly mapped out from the start, grown ups will find the film s .. Movie Talk
1.0
As a family it is not cheap for a movie going experience, this is one you can skip and save your money on. Jo Reviews
2.5
Its just too bad that the movie didnt take its own advice and step out of the formulaic animation transportation zone. Rss Feeds Usa Today
1.9
Everything in Planes is predictable and formulaic. The characters representing the planes of various nations are all basic stereotypes. Nothing is lef .. Jc Online
2.0
It often looks cheap and dull, lacking the reflectivity and realism of the vehicles in the Cars series. As always, the 3 D doesnt help. It makes those .. Events Austin 360
2.0
Not to say that Planes is worthwhile or even particularly defensible. Its not. But its not nearly as much a nonsensical cynical cashgrab as Cars 2 was .. Technology Tell
1.5
But for every laugh, there are two moments that utterly fail to be funny. Patheos
1.9
Its less a movie than a 92 minute bet that children will be amused by/willing to purchase anything with googly eyes slapped on it. National Post
3.0
Its the power of imagination.Its how kids think airplanes fly, all dash and speed and roar. Hono Lulu Pulse
2.0
Little ones will love the bright action scenes, but the lack of wit and humanity that makes exec producer John Lasseters best work so special will lea ..
3.8
Refusing to play it safe any longer, it becomes genuinely dangerous and exciting. Because I Told You So



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