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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
167 Episodes
20 – 40

Jurassic World Rebirth

In #JurassicWorldRebirth a special team is sent to collect dinosaur DNA that might provide life-saving benefits to mankind. But will this pic provide any moviegoing benefits for you and yours?
4 Jul 1 min

F1 (by Brad Pitt)

The racing pic #F1 follows a past-his-prime racer who gets another chance at Formula 1 glory if he only agrees to help a hotshot rookie find the finish line. Will this Brad Pitt-driven racer be worthy of a moviegoing gold cup?
27 Jun 1 min

Elio

Pixar’s newest, #Elio, is all about a space obsessed tyke who’s beamed up to an interplanetary gathering and mistakenly identified as Earth’s leader! Will his cosmic misadventure be a family-friendly trek your young astronauts can enjoy?
20 Jun 1 min

How to Train Your Dragon

The original #HowtoTrainYourDragon was pretty popular with families. But will the live-action version fare as well? Or are there more sharp claws to duck?
13 Jun 1 min

The Phoenician Scheme

After surviving an assassination attempt, a crooked businessman grabs his estranged daughter and sets off on his latest moneymaking scam in the #ThePhoenicianScheme. Will this new Wes Anderson pic deliver the moviegoing payoff you’re looking for?
6 Jun 1 min

Karate Kid: Legends

Daniel LaRusso is back, ready to teach a bit of wisdom this time in #KarateKid:Legends. Will this pic have the same wax-on-wax-off charm that you remember?
30 May 1 min

Lilo & Stitch

You heard right, Disney is presenting a new live-action take on their space-alien-and-a-little-girl story, #Lilo&Stitch. But will you enjoy this new fully fleshed version as much as the animated original?
23 May 1 min

Nonnas

In #Nonnas a man risks everything to honor his deceased mother by opening an Italian restaurant with a group of local grandmothers as the chefs. Does that sound like a flavorful film?
16 May 1 min

Juliet & Romeo

Those famed star-crossed lovers are pledging their love once more in #Juliet&Romeo. Only this time they turn from poetry of Iambic Pentameter and break out in pop tunes. Will this musical twist on the Shakspearian classic be the food of love for you?
9 May 1 min

Thunder bolts

In the Marvel action pic #Thunderbolts* an unconventional team of antiheroes embark on a dangerous mission that will determine whether they tear each other apart or find unity and redemption. Will your family of heroes want to join in on the movie mission?
2 May 1 min

The Legend of Ochi

#TheLegendofOchi tells of a shy farm girl who discovers a wounded, mysterious creature and sets off on a quest to get it home. Will this small fantasy film grab your kids’ hearts or leave them wincing from problematic sharp-toothed content?
25 Apr 1 min

The Amateur

The new film #TheAmateur tells the story of an introverted CIA decoder who takes all his techy skills into the field after terrorists murder his wife. Will this vengeance focused film be cathartic or simply content-clogged?
18 Apr 1 min

King of Kings

In the new animated movie #KingofKings, renowned writer Charles Dickens tells his son the story of Jesus. Will this movie convey great expectations or be more of an empty, bleak house?
11 Apr 1 min

A Minecraft Movie

In the new film #AMinecraftMovie four misfits find themselves pulled through a mysterious portal into a cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. Will this game-based flick be fun and creative or just a Creeper slog?
4 Apr 1 min

The Chosen: The Last Supper—Part1

The table is set and the people of Israel welcome Jesus as king in #TheChosen:TheLastSupper—Part1. But will this cinematic Passover meal be as spiritually fulfilling as you hope?
28 Mar 1 min

Snow White

Disney has done it again! This time they’ve created a live-action version of the beloved #SnowWhite. But will this magic-mirror-on-the-wall tale be impressively delicious like a freshly polished apple or something a bit wormier?
21 Mar 1 min

The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Tale

Porky Pig and Daffy Duck head back to the big screen as Earth's only hope in the face of an alien invasion. And the filmmakers behind #TheDaytheEarthBlewUp:ALooneyTunesTale promise that the gags and laughs will be outta this world.
14 Mar 1 min

Rule Breakers

#RuleBreakers tells the story of a woman who dares to teach young girls to dream in a land where the Taliban government says such things aren’t allowed.
7 Mar 1 min

The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Tale

Porky Pig and Daffy Duck head back to the big screen as Earth's only hope in the face of an alien invasion. And the filmmakers behind #TheDaytheEarthBlewUp:ALooneyTunesTale promise that the gags and laughs will be outta this world.
28 Feb 1 min

Unbreakable Boy

In the faith-focused tale #UnbreakableBoy we’re introduced to Austin, an autistic boy with brittle bone disease. But his dad’s growing faith combined Austin's incredible spirit helps their family find joy, gratitude and courage in the most trying times.
21 Feb 1 min
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