Plugged In Entertainment Reviews

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/

Actor Daniel Craig's final turn as James Bond is a dramatic, pull-no-punches finale full of the frenetic action and a surprisingly tender focus on cherished relationships and what we'll sacrifice to protect them.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/

Even though these cats don't speak, the show itself says volumes – and most of it's pretty good.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/oggy-oggy/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Is social media the cure or cause of teen depression?Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/culture-clips-social-media-can-cause-depression-but-one-outlet-wants-to-combat-it-too/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Sheeran laments how a certain relationship and bad choices go hand-in-hand.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/track-reviews/ed-sheeran-bad-habits/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

I'm going to give credit where credit is due. "Space Jam: A New Legacy" is a fun, mostly family-friendly film.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/space-jam-a-new-legacy-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The fourth "God's Not Dead" movie focuses on the religious liberties of homeschoolers as they battle a government determined to limit their rights and dictate a progressive curriculum.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/gods-not-dead-we-the-people-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/