Voices of: Dane Cook, Julie Bowen, Stacy Keah, Brad Garrett,

Directed By: Roberts Gannaway

If you have seen Disney’s first movie Planes andenjoyed it, then this sequel is a must for you. It’s a movie that people of any age can enjoy watching and honors the nation’s firefighters at the same time. It’s a heartwarming comedy – adventure that has a very good message about sacrifice and the meaning of a true hero. It’s explores how people deal with life after their dreams and careers are taken away by no real fault of their own. It explores the choices people make in life and why people sometimes give up a career in the spotlight to pursue a career helping others. It examines the relationship between family and close friends.

After winning the Wings Across the World race, Dusty (Dane Cook) has now become a world famous celebrity and made a very successful career out of racing. He has become one of the best racers in the world. But just as he is basking in his success, a tragedy unfolds at Propwash Junction. Dusty learns that his engine gear box is damaged, so he must find a new career. Dusty volunteers to join a dynamic crew of elite aircraft devoted to protecting historic Piston Peak National Park from raging wildfires. He is set to become trained and certified as a firefighter. He’s sent away to a training center in Piston Peak. Within no time he learns the job, but he has to control his speed, lest he loses control, his gear box gets damaged and his plane crashes. When a massive wildfire threatens the park, Dusty with the help of his fearless colleagues Blade Ranger, Dipper (Julie Bowen), Windlifter, Cabbie and the Smokejumpers all team to help out put out the fire.  Dusty soon learns what it takes to become a real hero.

So fasten your seat belts and get ready for nonstop action and never-before-seen aerial action. The only bonus feature on the DVD is theAnimated Short film “Vitaminamulch: Air Spectacular”.

Rating: ****

Reviewed By Verus Ferreira