Disney’s Planes
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Like many, I have been waiting patiently the last several months for the opening of Disney’s latest offering. This movie is a spin-off of the wildly successful animated movie Cars, but since the theme was airplanes, what self-respecting pilot could resist?
The wife wasn’t over enthused about going, but my youngest daughter, who’s 8, couldn’t wait.
I managed to get my bunch along with two other families to leave the pool on a rare nice afternoon in Ohio to spend most of a ‘Benjamin’ – $76.00 to go see it ($13 per ticket for two adults, $11 per ticket for two kids, popcorn/cokes – $28). And we think flying is expensive?
Don’t worry I won’t spoil it for you, but I do want to share my thoughts and perceptions.
First the animation was flawless. We watched the 3D version, which was extra cool.
As some others have said, the audio was great to with just the right composition and startlingly accurate airplane noises.
This takes me to one if the most striking things about the movie – the technical accuracy.
Remember it’s a cartoon, er I mean an animated film, so there was lots of physics bending flying scenes, but it was done in a way that reflected a large body of flying knowledge among the creators. That also permeated the script which was both fun for the kids, but spoke to the pilots in the audience with its nod to the real deal. In one scene they gave out a real instrument clearance!
Will this movie catch on like Cars did 7 years ago? sadly my first impression is I doubt it. It’s not because the movie isn’t great, in fact I’m not sure why I feel this way. Maybe I’m just getting a little cynical in my old age.
My eight year old loved it and promptly requested the DVD version along with the Wii game after the theatre lights came on.
Props –no pun intended– to Disney for the merchandising effort. We stopped at a grocery store on the way home and they had a prominent display of Planes toy characters. I took it as a positive sign that it looked like a pack of hyenas had just visited the display and there wasn’t much left. Checking out Amazon.com showed 1204 items that you can purchase related to the movie – that’s cool!
My hope is that it’s wildly successful in a way that has everyone, young and old, flocking to the local airports.
If you fly or just like airplanes, no matter your age, you need to see it. I found myself smiling most of the way through the movie and isn’t that reason enough?
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Trying to find a showing this weekend that is young kid friendly to take my 2-year-old… oh, and my wife, too.
Sounds great! You’ll dig it Andrew!
I’m with you Brent. Overall critic reviews have been poor. But I think the take is simply from the larger population who views airplanes as nothing more than transportation. Also there are more car lovers out there than us. Then they go on about it being a “predictable” script? Really? The primary audience is 6-10 year olds. I loved the technical accuracy, The size and shapes, along with some of the flying. My only disappointment was that the little biplane didn’t get to speak, but thumbs up from me. While my initial flight plan did not work out this time (taking planes to see planes), fall is coming. More flying adventures to follow!
Great review Mike! I completely agree.
Yep, we’ll have to make up for not flying the planes to Planes.
I’m with the 8-year old!!! Maybe the $76 added to the pain. It’s funny… I’m sure cars you didn’t pay that much. I loved the movie! And hopefully this will encourage the kids there is nothing they can’t do…even if they are born a crop duster!
Amen to that Karlene! I can’t wait to see it again!
The prices are the same here in the UK, costs a small fortune to to the family out to the cinema, the cinema companies say that they make their money from the extras (popcorn, drinks, sweets) and without that then the cinemas would have to close. Blah Blah Blah, cheers…..
Yep it’s brutal.
Everyone I’ve heard that’s seen it says it’s great. Even a review from a newspaper movie critic (imagine that).
Going to see it soon, taking 2 grandsons.
Awesome Mike! That’s good news. Hopefully that’ll continue.
Brent
Ha! If you think that’s bad, try going to a Cineopolis. It’s a luxury movie theatre (google it). I love the place, but it’s totally spoiled me. Food, drinks, and tickets for two of us was well over $100. On the plus side, you get your own waiter, reclining leather seating, and reserved seats.
I can’t wait to see the film. It saddened me to hear the reviews have been negative. I’m sure cinema critics don’t give a whit about technical accuracy, all they care about is entertainment.
Ron,
You’ll enjoy it. Can’t wait to hear your impressions.
Brent
Great review, Brent. I’m hoping to see the movie this weekend… late to the party.
Casey,
Thanks!
Enjoy! I think you’ll love it.
Take care,
I watched it on the Disney Dream cruise ship, and sadly fell asleep during it (still kicking myself). It wasn’t due to the movie, it was because of the 3 entrees I had at supper and the gentle rocking of the ship…
I’ll hold my review until I’ve seen it again since what I remember seeing didn’t make a whole lot of sense. Looking forward to seeing again, er, for the first time. Going to fly Young Eagles now!
Chad,
That’s funny! Let us know your thoughts. Have fun flying Young Eagles today!
Brent