Plugged In Entertainment Reviews

"No Time to Die" reminds us that even a more heartfelt and earnest take on James Bond still comes with perils and pitfalls.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/no-time-to-die-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When Peter Parker’s secret identity is leaked, it makes his life awfully difficult. But when he asks Doctor Strange to make everyone in the world forget who he is, things get even more complicated.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/spider-man-no-way-home-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Underworld gods, violence and magic all make this creative cartoon feel dark and disturbing.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/maya-and-the-three/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Are these Pokémon games OK for your kids?Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-pokemon-shining-pearl/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

You definitely can’t say that "Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl" is in a splash-n-bash league of its own. But there’s a lot here for platform fighter fans to dive into.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/nickelodeon-all-star-brawl/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

"The Mitchells vs. the Machines" is fun, sweet and smart. It strays just a bit—but for some, that’ll be enough to steer clear.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/mitchells-vs-the-machines-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Director Steven Spielberg adored "West Side Story" as a child. Now, he’s remade the classic musical 60 years later—an effort that’s both true to the original, and which has a bit more content than the 1961 version.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/west-side-story-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Language and sexual content are, so far, surprisingly mild in this reboot of 4400. But this futuristic reboot comes with a past.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/4400-2/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Science has begun to show a link between social media and depression among adults.Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/social-media-use-linked-to-depression-in-adults/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A young orphan accidentally bonds with a magical beast from a dreaded place called the Woods.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/wilderlore-the-accidental-apprentice/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Ron’s Gone Wrong doesn’t quite know how to follow through on the wrongs it gets right.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/rons-gone-wrong/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If you’re a fan of the crowdfunded series "The Chosen", this feature-length Christmas special—now in theaters via Fathom Events—may be one of the best gifts you’ll unwrap this year.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/christmas-with-the-chosen-the-messengers-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Laura Numeroff’s beloved children’s book series graduates to the kid-friendly cartoon zone on Amazon Prime.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/if-you-give-a-mouse-a-cookie/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Social media can impact kids in a number of negative ways.Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-instagram-filters/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Read Plugged In’s guide to setting up Hulu’s parental controls.Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/getting-started-with-parental-controls-hulu/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Families—even families already familiar with the MCU—still might want to pause before grabbing this ring.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/shang-chi-and-the-legend-of-the-ten-rings-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Disney’s latest animated musical revolves around an enchanted house and a family with magical abilities—except for a girl named Mirabel who doesn’t receive a magical talent. The result is a surprisingly resonant story about family, identity and acceptance.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/encanto-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

In the new animated show "Aquaman: King of Atlantis", DC’s underwater icon has second thoughts claiming the throne.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/aquaman-king-of-atlantis/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Have you ever considered that parental controls are only as good as the conversations that go along with them?Read the Plugged In guide: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

7-year-old Nastya (along with her parents) creates videos where she plays, learns, sings, explores and shares her life experiences.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/like-nastya/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A beloved children’s book cartoon character makes his jump to the big screen in "Clifford the Big Red Dog".Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/clifford-the-big-red-dog-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The latest "Ghostbusters" sequel includes some surprisingly sweet family themes. But those redemptive moments are gift-wrapped into a paranormal tale filled with all kinds of problematic spiritual stuff. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/ghostbusters-afterlife-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The Da Vinci Code’s Robert Langdon is tracking down clues again, and bashing religion along the way.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/lost-symbol/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The Guardians of the Galaxy have always been fun and messy. Fittingly, so is this game.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/marvels-guardians-of-the-galaxy/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Guess what? Facebook isn’t as much of a friend as you thought.Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/latest-bombshell-proves-that-social-media-is-not-our-friend/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

You could argue that the Jungle Cruise, the ride, is timeless. The movie? Not so much.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/jungle-cruise-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If you’ve been thinking it’s time for a "Home Alone" reboot, Hollywood’s one step ahead. And this relaunch of the now-familiar story of a boy left behind to ward off home invaders is both nicer and meaner than the original.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/home-sweet-home-alone-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

What happens when Star Wars meets anime? "Star Wars: Visions" is the answer to that question.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/star-wars-visions/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Escape rooms and … Muppets? What kind of VR game is "Floor Plan 2"?Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/floor-plan-2/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

It’s a messy story, no doubt. But it’s done in service to a fascinating, and ultimately inspiring, tale.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/respect-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Marvel’s latest superhero flick, "Eternals", offers a sweeping, syncretistic creation story that’s full of bargain-bin gods but no divinity or transcendence.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/eternals-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apple TV+’s take on Isaac Asimov's classic sci-fi series takes some unwanted liberties with the source material.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/foundation/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Is it time for Mom and Dad to consider how much time they’re spending on their screens?Read the Plugged In article: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/when-facebook-went-out-did-you/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

While some videos will be way too advanced for little kids, many offer interesting, solid content for older explorers.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/smartereveryday/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

These animated pups are cute, courteous, and courageous—and so is this film.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/paw-patrol-the-movie-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

In the animated movie "Ron’s Gone Wrong", middle schooler Barney Pudowksi’s new robot—whom he names Ron—goes a bit crazy. Hijinks ensue in a kids movie with lessons about technology and social media … and some toilet humor, of course.Read the Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/rons-gone-wrong/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

This is truly a family show that feels both real and aspirational.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/wonder-years/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Are you concerned about your kids’ desire to dive into the influencer realm?Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/entertainment-media-and-mental-health-the-influence-of-social-media/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Clever Cub may be a shy little bear cub, but he’s bright and clever enough to listen to his mom’s stories.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/clever-cub-series/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Free Guy’s world looks a lot like our own: both kinda fun and clearly fallen.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/free-guy-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi classic returns to the big screen. This epic tale of brutal conflict, political machinations, religious prophecy and family loyalty features an all-star cast and a gripping—but often grim—story of good vs. evil.Read the Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/dune-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The latest animated Pokémon series once again features Ash and Pikachu battling their nefarious nemeses in Team Rocket.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/pokemon-master-journeys-the-series/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Are you concerned that every teen gift idea seems to only encourage more screen time? Read the Plugged In article: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Olivia and her older sister Ruth are taking a cross-country road trip that Olivia desperately wants to make fun. She'd do anything to get her depressed sis to smile and laugh like they used to.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/breathing-underwater-2/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

"Snake Eyes" knows what its audience wants: action, action, action. And that's just what it delivers – in scores of body bags.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/snake-eyes-g-i-joe-origins-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

This Disney+ Muppets Halloween movie features more giggles than chills. But discerning families will still want to consider its spooky (if often silly) spiritual issues as well.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/muppets-haunted-mansion-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Remember Dug the dog from Pixar's 2009 classic "Up"? Well, now the energetic pooch is back for new animated adventures.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/dug-days/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Ever wonder about the Steam gaming platform?Read the Plugged In article: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/what-parents-need-to-know-about-steam/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The Erwin brothers' new documentary "The Jesus Music" chronicles the rise of contemporary Christian music in its glory and flaws.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/jesus-music-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A cryptic and surreal slog.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/green-knight-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/