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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
187 Episodes
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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

His for Hawk

#HisforHawk focuses on a young woman who, after the sudden death of her dad, turns to their shared passion for training hawks to help her heal from her grief and loss. Will this sincere drama set your heart flying or clip your emotional wings?
30 Jan 1 min

Mercy

Chris Pratt stars in the sci-fi pic, #Mercy, where a detective charged with murder has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to an A.I. judge. Is this a film that Siri and ChatGPTwill recommend?
23 Jan 1 min

Charlie the Wonder dog

What would your family pet do if he discovered he had superpowers? That’s exactly what #CharlietheWonderdog has to decide. Does this sound like an animated pic that’ll get your kids’ tails wagging?
16 Jan 1 min

Greenland 2: Migration

In the sci-fi sequel #Greenland2:Migration, a beleaguered family must seek out a new home after a deadly comet strike shatters their world. Does that sound like a survival thriller that’s worth leaving your home to go see?
9 Jan 1 min

The Sponge Bob Movie: Search for Square Pants

We head back to the underwater domain of Bikini Bottom and beyond in #TheSpongeBobMovie:SearchforSquarePants as SpongeBob proves his bravery by pursuing The Flying Dutchman—a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate. Are there any waterlogged content issues here that should scare your family away?
2 Jan 1 min

David

The Old Testament story of #David involves far more than just killing giants. And his new movie has some stories to tell. Is this faith-focused animation worth your Christmas moviegoing time?
26 Dec 2025 1 min

Avatar: Fire and Ash

Director James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora with #Avatar:FireandAsh. But will this pick fire families up for a trip to the movies or leave them feeling blue?
19 Dec 2025 1 min

Hamnet

The new drama, #Hamnet, speculates on the grief-stricken inspiration behind William Shakespeare's famous masterpiece. Will this emotional exploration of grief and healing give you the moviegoing catharsis you seek?
12 Dec 2025 1 min

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2

The animatronic terrors of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza are back in #FiveNightsatFreddy’s2. Will these robos be fun enough to give you some scary merriment or problematic enough that you’ll want to pull the plug?
5 Dec 2025 1 min
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