Planes

Planes has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Dane Cook is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on Disney Plus and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Planes earns its spot. Planes does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Dusty is a cropdusting plane who dreams of competing in a famous aerial race. The problem? He is hopelessly afraid of heights. Dane Cook and Carlos Alazraqui lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It hit screens in 2013. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Planes holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Planes is a strong candidate. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Dane Cook is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.