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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
196 Episodes
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Coyote vs .Acme

After decades of being blasted by misfiring mechanisms, Wile E. Coyote finally fights back against the corporation behind his failures in #Coyotevs.Acme. But will this animation and live-action blending give you all the Looney Tunes joy that you’re hoping for or will it trick you like a painted-on tunnel?
28 Aug 1 min

The End of Oak Street

In #TheEndofOakStreet family members have to rely on one another after their whole street is ripped from reality and sent to someplace unknown. Will you want to stroll into their new neighborhood with them?
21 Aug 1 min

Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie

#PawPatrol:TheDinoMovie sends the Paw Patrol off to face dinosaurs, volcanoes and bigger rescues than they've ever attempted before. Will your pup-loving littles find this movie’s action exciting or a bit stressful?
14 Aug 1 min

Elijah Peel

Inspired by a true story, #ElijahPeel follows a famous rock star whose life takes on a new trajectory after a near-fatal heart attack. Will your heart be impacted by this faith-focused story?
7 Aug 1 min

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Everyone’s friendly neighborhood hero is back in #Spider-Man:BrandNewDay. This time, Spidey finds himself in a world that doesn't remember him as he wrestles with a physical change he may not be able to control. Will this film be high-flying enough to web your whole family into the theater?
31 Jul 1 min

Descendants: Wicked Wonderland

#Descendants:WickedWonderland waves its Disney wand to deliver the fifth entry in this popular live-action musical fantasy series. This time Red and Chloe Charming face the consequences of their time-traveling adventures. Should you catch up on the heroes and villains and magic your way in?
24 Jul 1 min

Young Washington

During America’s 250th Anniversary, it only seems logical to take a look at #YoungWashington. Ever wonder how he became Father of a Nation?
17 Jul 1 min

Moana

Disney is releasing a new live-action reimagining of the Oscar®-nominated animation, #Moana. Are you ready to answer the Ocean’s call?
10 Jul 1 min

Minions & Monsters

What if those yellow, goggle-eyed minions became movie stars and then set monsters loose on the world? Well, that’s kinda the story of #Minions&Monsters. So, should you herd your little monsters into the theater to see it?
3 Jul 1 min

The Mandalorian & Grogu

In the new Star Wars pic #TheMandalorian&Grogu, legendary bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice, Grogu, take on bounties to clean up what the evil Empire left behind.
22 May 1 min

Remarkably Bright Creatures

A widow who works at a local aquarium forms an unlikely bond with a wayward young man … and a giant octopus and in #RemarkablyBrightCreatures.
15 May 1 min

The Sheep Detectives

In the live-action #TheSheepDetectives, a nice-guy shepherd reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a crime is committed in the pasture, the sheep decide it’s up to them to solve it
8 May 1 min

The Devil Wears Prada 2

In #The DevilWearsPrada2, the tough-as-nails editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly tries to find a path forward while navigating the decline of her chic couture magazine.
1 May 1 min

The Pout-Pout Fish

#ThePout-PoutFish follows the underwater adventures of an unlikely aquatic duo as they seek out a legendary fish that will grant wishes.
27 Mar 1 min

Project Hail Mary

In the movie #ProjectHailMary, a science teacher wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or where he’s going.
20 Mar 1 min

Reminders of Him

In #RemindersofHim a former prisoner returns to her hometown, hoping to rebuild her life and earn the chance to reunite with her young daughter.
13 Mar 1 min

Hoppers

In the new film, #Hoppers, scientists have discovered how to place a human consciousness into a lifelike robotic animal and let it converse with the animal world.
6 Mar 1 min

I Can Only Imagine 2

In #ICanOnlyImagine2 MercyMe's Bart Millard is living the sold-out arena dream until he’s hit with some devastating challenges, including a life-changing diagnosis for his young son, Sam.
20 Feb 1 min

GOAT

#GOAT follows Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot for roarball fame.
13 Feb 1 min

Solo Mio

The Kevin James-starring pic, #SoloMio, tells the tale of a guy who gets left at the altar but decides to go on the honeymoon anyway.
6 Feb 1 min
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