Plugged In Entertainment Reviews

Allen and Cyrus look back at past wrongs made better because of new love.

Unlike the stereotypical Vietnam movie, The Last Full Measure brims with hope and meaning amid its story of sacrifice. (R)

Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake and Kelly Clarkson return for this rollicking Trolls sequel, which emphasizes accepting those who are different but which predictably indulges some toilet humor, too. (PG)

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Finneas laments the loss of a friend and all the things he should have done.

Just Mercy is a beautiful example of the work, the courage and the faith it takes to push against the wrongs of this world. (PG-13)

Elephant is Disneynature's latest in a series of family-friendly documentaries. We meet an elephant named Jomo and his herd, who must all undertake a perilous journey to find water. (G)

The Letter for the King is reminiscent of Lord of the Rings. But that doesn’t mean that families should compare these two distinctly different stories.

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Hunt’s having a hard time turning from a lost love and a bottle.

Director Greta Gerwig’s version of this classic faithfully gives fans more of what they adore from the beloved March sisters. (PG)

Most of us know about the famous French mime Marcel Marceau. But you may not know that he helped Jewish orphans evade the Nazis as they invaded France in 1938. Though painfully violent at times, Resistance tells Marceau’s powerful story. (R)

A favorite character of yesteryear gets a CW makeover. And the results are just a little scary.

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The latest James Bond theme song steers away from profanity and graphic references, and it instead delves into more generalized themes of love and loss.

Is The Current War electrifying? No, not quite. But it’s got some nice star power. (PG-13)

This feel-good Disney+ streaming movie shows the influence of one person's self-confidence and positive outlook on life. (PG)

Ashley graduated from college when she was 9. Now she has to find her place in the world.

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Rice visits familiar country music territory. But will families want to venture there?

For fans of this franchise, The Rise of Skywalker works: not necessarily logically, but emotionally. (PG-13)

This gritty retelling of Peter Pan feels aimed more at adults than children—a thoughtful, dreamlike meditation on the beauties of childhood and the more subtle joys (and fears) of parenthood. (PG-13)

This show, for all its mystery, isn’t captivating enough to keep you guessing, and its content will keep you ducking.

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Rapper Meek Mill’s latest expresses his conviction that there is hope even in the hardest struggles.

This film feels anything but appropriate for families of young kids—the very audience you’d assume it’s made for. (PG-13)

This bittersweet story of love and faith tells the tale of Christian musician Jeremy Camp’s relationship with Melissa Henning as she bravely battles cancer. (PG)

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away (1977, to be precise), George Lucas introduced us …

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The movie’s friendship and self-sacrifice-promoting decoder signals counterbalance its gratuitous guffaws. (PG)

Pixar’s latest fantasy adventure delivers some great messages about family, brotherhood and sacrifice … along with some other content we’re not used to seeing in Pixar’s films. (PG)

Captain Strand champions diversity as much as he saves lives. But the show starts a few fires of its own.

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Demi Lovato desires to be heard and loved in a beautiful and slightly profane way on her latest single, “Anyone.”

For some families, Playmobil: The Movie will teeter right on the edge of what’s appropriate for their kids. (PG)

Anyone thinking about seeing Emma. should be aware that the promise of this witty, PG-rated period piece is briefly undermined by some surprising content. (PG)

Justin Bieber and rapper Quavo honor women with their actions in a new track.

This adaptation of Jack London’s classic novel features Harrison Ford and a rambunctious digital dog named Buck in a mostly family-friendly Alaskan wilderness adventure. (PG)

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Some potty humor mars this otherwise creative, fun and relatively clean show that tackles an important issue.

This documentary and its music gives fans a close-up glimpse of Taylor Swift’s beliefs.

Many a movie will make you laugh or cry or think. But very few make you want to be a better person. (PG)

Sony’s iconic blazing blue hero jumps from the video game screen to the big screen in this fun, mostly problem-free actioner aimed at a young audience. (PG)

Hulu’s new sci-fi series focuses on a futuristic foster family, a stranded alien, and the rare creatures they’re all trying to save.

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Meghan Trainor’s latest promotes a solid message about body positivity, even though it’s not always polite about it.

This is an engaging film, but one that also comes with some content speed bumps. (PG-13)

This unsettling take on the Brothers Grimm’s creepy fairy-tale brims like a boiling cauldron with creepy occultism and problematic messages. (PG-13)

It’s everything you’d expect from a Star Trek show, including a few problems.

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