Dusty makes a comeback

Do you love watching airplanes? Then don't miss out on Disney’s “Planes: Fire & Rescue” which releases today. A quirky crew of fire fighting aircraft tries to save the Piston Peak National Park.

July 18, 2014 03:29 pm | Updated 03:55 pm IST

"PLANES FIRE & RESCUE" ©2014 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

"PLANES FIRE & RESCUE" ©2014 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There’s something about air planes. And that is why a movie like “Planes: Fire & Rescue” will draw you in. A spin off on “Cars”, this is yet another masterpiece from Disney. If you had missed the prequel “Planes”, make sure you catch Dusty at the start of another adventure. A plane with dreams of competing as a high-flying air racer, Dusty is scared of heights. But a seasoned naval aviator steps in and helps Dusty qualify to get into the racing circuit.

Making changes This is a movie about second chances. Dusty is a crop duster-turned-racer who can’t race any more. It’s a classic injured-athlete story. All of us have, at some point or the other, experienced loss — the departure of a friend, a change of school, a defeat at a game... Dusty has to move forward. Will he?

Tragedy One morning, Dusty finds that his engine is damaged. He realises that he may never race again. But he does not lose heart. He joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his team. Together they battle a massive wildfire and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.

Looking back

In “Planes” you meet Dusty Crophopper, the cropduster plane. He works at a cornfield and practises aerobatic manoeuvres in his spare time, dreaming of becoming a racer.

“Cars” revolves around vehicles that have human characteristics. The Piston Cup championship is the all-important event with a three-way tie between retiring veteran Strip “The King” Weathers, Chick Hicks and Lightning McQue

Meet a few of the stars

Dusty Crophopper: A world-famous air racer, he returns to his hometown Propwash Junction after another victorious racing season. The former crop duster revels in his success. But tragedy awaits. A fateful training run changes his course with a career-ending injury.

Blade Ranger: This veteran fire-and-rescue helicopter heads the Piston Peak Air Attack team. Though a tough and demanding air boss with a wry sense of humour, he is haunted by his past. He is not exactly enthusiastic about his new trainee, Dusty. He thinks Dusty is just a speedster with a hotshot attitude.

Dipper: Outgoing and spirited air tanker, Dipper is skilled at skimming lakes, scooping up more than 1,600 gallons of water and dousing angry fires. A former cargo hauler from Alaska, Dipper is an avid air racing fan with a major crush on Dusty, so she’s head-over-wheels with excitement when the new SEAT shows up at Piston Peak.

Windlifter: A heavy-lift helicopter that can hoist dozens of trees or a huge tank of fire retardant. The Cherokee Indian’s wisdom is vast — his deep knowledge of fire folklore and connection with nature allow him to sense fires before they’re even spotted. The former lumberjack became a fire fighter to help others, and no mission is too big for him. He’s a man of few words, but when he speaks, everyone listens.

Cad Spinner: Park superintendent Cad Spinner is a luxury sport utility vehicle who is better suited for a country club than the country. Self-centred and passionate about profits, Cad diverts a big chunk of the firefighters’ budget to his lodge restoration project. Though completely turned off by dirt, Cad’s not opposed to playing dirty to get his way.

Mayday: Feisty ol’ Mayday has been Propwash Junction’s fire-and-rescue truck forever. He’s always rarin’ to go, but he’s lost a little speed over the years. Plus, his hoses are leaky and he can’t see much without his glasses. Propwash Junction is growing fast thanks to resident-turned-big-time-racer Dusty, so Mayday might be in over his headlights.

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