Disclaimer: Disney provided an all expense paid trip for me to attend the Disney Planes Premiere. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.
Once I checked my camera at the door from being at the Landing Zone pre-party, I took my seat in the infamous El Capitan Theatre. The energy in the room was electric. The premiere was in 3D so I put on my glasses and anxiously waited for Disney’s PLANES. Because of all the hard work everyone put into the making of this film there was applause and cheers when it started and throughout the film.
Disney’s PLANES itself is very cute and has a nice story line. I love a good underdog story! Dusty, a crop duster, loves racing and always dreamed of being in the big race-around-the-world. He works hard and trains with his friend Chug, the fuel truck. Dusty eventually recruits Skipper, a war veteran, to help train him. The big day arrives for the qualifying race and Dusty does great, but doesn’t quite make it into the big race. Through an unfortunately event for another racer, Dusty ends up being a contender in the race. The rest of the movie is all about this amazing race around the world and the challenges Dusty has to face, including his fear of heights and bullies.
Throughout the movie there are several characters that’ll stir a variety of emotions. Some you love, some you hate and some you might even flip flop on. I think that El Chupacabra, played by Carlos Alzraqui, gets the most laughs throughout the film, he is hilarious after all. Dottie, played by Teri Hatcher, is Dusty’s loyal friend and master mechanic. She has some hilarious scenes as well. I was partial to Rochelle because I love Julia Louis-Dreyfus. There is a funny little flying car named Franz. As well as many other funny, mean, silly and serious characters to get to know and love.
It was so amazing to have watched this film with the people that created it. What an honor it was to be with them and their families and share in that moment of firsts. It was fun to be able to clap and cheer for them and with them!
The movie was very cute. I think my son will enjoy it, especially with his El Chupacabra toy plane in hand. The scenery of the movie was beautiful. As the race moved from country to country it was just lovely. The animators did a fantastic job capturing the beauty of the places they were visiting.
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April @Pixie Dust Savings says
I went the an advanced screening too, my first one being on the press list! I thought it was ok. They did make good use out of the 3d this time, but I was hoping for more in the way of scenery. They could have done a better job, the scenery in Oz and Brave was better. I liked the character but wished they would of deviated from Cars copycat personas and a little less of the exact story of Cars.
I wrote a review as well and would love if you checked out!
Dee from MadameDeals says
We’re watching it this weekend, date movie with my nephews and niece!
Karen says
Now that your kids have probably had a chance to see it, what do they think? I wish we had money to go to the theater, but that’s just not happening right now. We’ll probably buy it on blu-ray, though!
Stefanie says
My daughter liked it, my son was disappointed. Skipper was his favorite character and so some of the plot didn’t quite go his way! lol
Courtney Pack says
Thanks for doing this review. I honestly didn’t like cars all that much and wondered about this one.
Stefanie says
That’s interesting that you didn’t like Cars. I actually liked Cars more than this movie. Maybe you’ll prefer this once since we are opposites! lol
Joanna says
That is so cool– I remember going to see a movie at El Capitan! 🙂 Exciting stuff!
Karen Glatt says
I like Dusty and all the other characters and Dusty being the underdog really tries hard! I hope he wins in this movie, and I can not wait to see it!
anne conover says
I wasn’t sure about seeing this movie but your review makes me want to! It sounds like this is a keeper and one I will purchase. I like it when you can get behind the characters and have someone to root for. It’s good for kids to see that determination pays off!
Tawnya Roy says
My son is all about airplanes since his Grammie flew on one to come visit him. I think he will really enjoy this movie, he’s 2.
nancy scaggs says
it looks like a really good classic
April Yedinak says
What a great experience! I know my kids are really looking forward to this movie and I have never been disappointed in a Pixar film.
Amy Green says
I’m a big fan of both Teri Hatcher and Julia Louis-Dreyfus-who I watched on “Day by Day”, when it aired-so I’m really looking forward to seeing this movie!
Danielle Papsis says
I would expect a character name El Chupacabra to get a lot of laughs the kids would think his name alone is silly sounding.
Heather Adams says
Planes looks really cute! My daughter loves Cars so I think she will like Planes also. How exciting to go to the premier!
Lisa Williams says
I can’t imagine watching a movie WITH the people involved in creating it! I would be nervous that someone might ask me questions afterwards! I really loved Cars so I was excited when I heard about Planes. We haven’t been able to get to the theater but will probably get Planes on DVD
Natasha Brodsky says
LUCKY! I would have loved to be there and I’m glad you liked it! 😀
Doris Caban says
Loved the movie! 🙂
Naomi says
We just watched this today. Since my son is on the Autism Spectrum, we usually wait until movies have been out for a while, and the theater is more empty. I liked the movie, but I felt that Cars was a better movie.
Sandy VanHoey says
I think for most the kids who loves Cars, they will fall in love with Planes as well. Sounds like a fun time and glad you got to experience it
Heather says
I can’t imagine getting to go to a Premiere of a movie. How eciting! Sounds like you had fun. My family want to see Planes!
katie ashley says
Im so excited to see this. I have a 4 month old so I have to wait for it to come out on dvd.
Mands H says
I have a bonus little who loves anything machine and he would probably get a kick out of this movie!
Jessica Houston says
Wow I’m so jealous you got to go to the world premier and be around the creators.
Susan Andrade says
It sounded like fun to be one of the first to see it.
Mr Thomas E Ticknor says
This is going to be a great kids/family movie. Lucky you. Looks like fun.
Lindsey Kuser says
It makes me want to see it even more
Todd Lovessweeps says
I thought this was just going to be a cheap copy of the Cars movies when I heard about it but it sounds like it may be pretty good
Sarah B says
Looks like a super fun movie. I was a little concerned about it just being the same as Cars, but with airplanes, but it does sound like it is fairly different. Movies can be so expensive, I’ll probably wait to rent it with my daughter when it comes out on DVD.
Brooke B. says
I wondered about this movie. My girls liked Cars, and I think they’ll like Planes as well. Thank you for sharing your review!
thomas thacker says
This must have been exciting for you. Lucky!
Tina says
Great review. We really want to see this however we have had a few family issues to deal with. It looks like a fun movie. My daughter calls it “cars in the air” 🙂
Kate F. says
I haven’t seen this yet, but it sounds like a fun movie! Thanks for the review.
Kim M. says
After reading your post about Planes I am sure my nephews would love to see it!!
Darwin says
My son is dying to see Planes. Your review is great.
Ben says
You’re so lucky! It must have been great to be able to have a chance to enjoy the film with them. I’m really looking forward to seeing this movie.
Lynda Thomas says
Ooh, I can’t wait to take my boys to see PLANES! They both love Cars and Cars 2, so I’m sure this will be a huge hit at our house. 🙂
Rhonda says
Personally I really liked Cars, but Cars 2, not so much. I really have no idea how I will feel about this one, so we will most likely wait for it to hit the redbox before seeing it. Thank you for the review, it is always very helpful to hear someone else’s opinion 🙂
deanna says
super cool experience! Looks like a good movie
xo
Keith W says
It sounds like it might be fun, I must admit that the idea of Disney taking over a world created by Pixar worried me.
Holly W says
I thank it’s very exciting that you got to go to the Premiere. My kids can’t wait to see it also.
Katelyn M says
I am very excited to see this with my two young boys- they love both Cars movies and I think they will enjoy Planes as well. 🙂
cindy mckean says
I can’t wait to see this movie, thanks for such a great review!!
jessica hager says
I’ve watched all the Cars movies and loved them and I’m waiting on the Planes movie to come out on DVD so my daughter and I can watch it. It looks like it’s going to be a cute movie.
Tonya C says
How exciting to watch it with the creators! I have to say I am not as excited to see it as I had hoped to me nor are the kids because of the difficult names, but we will still give it a chance.
angela says
That’s super awesome! I have heard good things about the movie, and I hope to see it soon. Although the living room just isn’t the same as your experience 😀
Kelly H. says
This movie sounds like fun! My son would love it! We’ll definitely have to see it when it’s out on video.