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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
117 Episodes
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Moana 2

Disney’s #Moana2 sends our favorite island princess and her demigod sidekick, Maui, off on a journey to the far seas of Oceania. Does that sound like smooth sailing at the movies for you and the family?
29 Nov 1 min

Wicked

The enchanting Broadway musical #Wicked hits the silver screen to tell an Ozian tale from the Wicked Witch of the West’s very green perspective. But will this movie color you happy or sad?
22 Nov 1 min

Here

Written and directed by Robert Zemeckis, the new film, #Here, focuses on a single location and the families that live in it over the decades. But is this creative film something you’ll want to spend two hours of your family life with?
15 Nov 1 min

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

#TheBestChristmasPageantEver follows six rebellious siblings who sneak into a church searching for snacks and walk away with the lead roles in the town pageant. So, does this movie rendition live up to the internationally bestselling book it’s based on?
8 Nov 1 min

Hit Pig

In the new animated pic, #HitPig, a clever bounty hunting pig is given his biggest job yet: to look for a dancing elephant named Pickles. But will this pig and his adventures give your family the kind of moviegoing joy you’re looking for?
1 Nov 1 min

My Hero Academia: You’re Next

In the anime movie #MyHeroAcademia:You’reNext the young protagonist hero Izuku takes on a villain who’s imitating someone he’s long admired. Will this pic make you a hero if you take your kids to see it?
18 Oct 1 min

Average Joe

#AverageJoe is about a former Marine who feels led by God to help coach young high school athletes. But then he faces his biggest battle when he kneels to pray on the field. Will this faith-focused pic be worthy of a hearty cheer?
11 Oct 1 min

Monster Summer

The movie #MonsterSummer follows a group of kids and a retired detective that take on a mysterious and dangerous force in their small town. Will this pic be more of a rollicking summer adventure, or a creepy Halloween scare fest?
4 Oct 1 min

The Wild Robot

In #TheWildRobot a shipwrecked automaton must learn the ropes of being a parent to an orphaned gosling. Will this animated pic be as warm and fun as its trailer suggests?
27 Sep 1 min

Transformers One

In #TransformersOne viewers get the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron. It’s an animated romp all about robots that are More Than Meets the Eye. But does that “more” equate to good or bad?
20 Sep 1 min

God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust

The new film #God’sNotDead:InGodWeTrust wrestles with the question of faith’s place in politics. Should you vote to go see it?
13 Sep 1 min

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice

Lydia Deetz’s life is turned upside down once again when her rebellious daughter finds a portal to the Afterlife in #BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice. So can you expect this Tim Burton-helmed comedy to be a graveyard full of laughs or a little too creepy crawly?
6 Sep 1 min

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 1 min
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