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Plugged In Movie Review

Plugged In is a Focus on the Family publication designed to shine a light on the world of popular entertainment while giving families the essential tools they need to understand, navigate, and impact the culture in which they live. Through our reviews, we hope to spark intellectual thought, spiritual growth and a desire to follow the command of Colossians 2:8: “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.” Each month, Plugged In is visited more than 1 million times by people looking for detailed information about what’s really in popular movies and television episodes. Entertainment industry ratings only tell you so much. We go deeper, diving into specific content and the meaning behind it.
Weekly English South Africa Film Reviews · TV Reviews
125 Episodes
20 – 40

Reagan

In this current political season, #Reagan brings the story of America’s 40th president to life. Will this biopic swing for the fences or hit below the belt?
30 Aug 2024 1 min

The Forge

In #TheForge a 19-year-old who cares about little more than playing basketball and video games must figure out how to become the man he needs to be. Does this new Kendrick brothers film offer any wise guidance to young men and their families?
23 Aug 2024 1 min

My Penguin Friend

#MyPenguinFriend tells the tale of a lonely dad who has his life reenergized after he and a rescued penguin become friends. But is this a film that you and your family can dive into without any worry over unsavory content in the water?
16 Aug 2024 1 min

Borderlands

Based on a popular M-rated video game, #Borderlands ushers viewers into a broad sci-fi world filled with outrageous characters, humongous explosions and over-the-top satire. But will this film’s content issues be huge and excessive, too?
9 Aug 2024 1 min

Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks

The intrepid squirrel/marine biologist Sandy Cheeks must save the underwater denizens of Bikini Bottom from a sea-nister plot in #SavingBikiniBottom:TheSandyCheeksMovie. Will this be a fun, barnacle-free swim for the whole family?
2 Aug 2024 1 min

Deadpool & Wolverine

Sure, #Deadpool&Wolverine gets Huge Jackman back into Wolverine’s hero gear. But does that make this a Marvel-ous film?
26 Jul 2024 1 min

Twisters

In the new movie #Twisters, storm chasers and a social media star compete to track down colossal storms. But will this action film be tossing too much debris for your family?
19 Jul 2024 1 min

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot

#SoundofHope:TheStoryof PossumTrot follows a pastor and his wife who work to get their rural church to embrace foster kids whom nobody wants. Does that sound like an inspirational story that you and yours can embrace?
12 Jul 2024 1 min

Despicable Me 4

In #Despicable Me 4 the not so evil mastermind Gru welcomes a new member into his family and then faces off with a new super nemesis.
5 Jul 2024 1 min

Young Woman and the Sea

The Disney film #YoungWomanandtheSea tells the true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel. But is this a film that you and your family can dive into without worry over unsavory content tides?
31 May 2024 1 min

#Sight

#Sight follows the true story of Ming Wang, a man who flees Communist China to become a pioneering eye surgeon in America. But is this a film you’ll want to see?
24 May 2024 1 min

Live-action pic #IF

In the live-action pic #IF a young girl tries to help some forgotten imaginary friends who have been left behind. Will this movie be a memorable delight for family audiences or something more snaggletoothed and forgettable?
17 May 2024 1 min

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Apes are the dominant species and humans are living in the shadows in #KingdomofthePlanetoftheApes. Will this 10th movie in the Planet of the Apes series be filled with family fun or monkey mess?
10 May 2024 1 min

The Fall Guy

In the action comedy #TheFallGuy a working-class stuntman has to track down a missing movie star and solve a conspiracy … while staying alive. Is this slam-bam Ryan Gosling pic quick-rolling fun or the movie version of a car wreck?
3 May 2024 1 min

Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire

These Titans have battled before, but they now have a new colossal threat to face together in #GodzillaxKong:TheNewEmpire. Will this be a pic worth thumping your chest over?
29 Mar 2024 1 min

Ghost busters: Frozen Empire

There’s a new #Ghostbusters:FrozenEmpire wailing its way into theaters. Who ya gonna call for all the goopy green details?
22 Mar 2024 1 min

Arthur the King

In #KungFuPanda4, the overeating panda, Po, is called upon to be a spiritual leader. Do you have faith that your kids’ll be fed the right stuff?
15 Mar 2024 1 min

Kung-Fu Panda4

In #KungFuPanda4, the overeating panda, Po, is called upon to be a spiritual leader. Do you have faith that your kids’ll be fed the right stuff?
8 Mar 2024 1 min

Dune: Part Two

#Dune:PartTwo plays out the second half of Frank Herbert’s classic tale of love, conspiracy, desert war, and revenge. But will this film be a dry three hours at the theater or sweep you up in its sandy embrace?
1 Mar 2024 1 min

Ordinary Angels

Based on a true story, #Ordinary Angels tells an inspiring tale of a rough-edged, small-town hairdresser who decides to fight for a struggling family and their sick little girl. Does that sound like a film with the kind of emotional punch you’re looking for?
23 Feb 2024 1 min
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