Plugged In Entertainment Reviews

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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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Halsey’s confessional and vulnerable third effort veers between admirable transparency and recklessly self-destructive choices.

Last Christmas tells the sweet story of how a woman struggling with depression (and self-loathing) learns how to heal her heart. (PG-13)

This R-rated Vietnam War movie won’t be for everyone. But for those who choose to see this redemptive story of heroism and sacrifice, I can’t imagine them walking out of the theater with a dry eye. (R)

NBC's musical comedy has good acting and great singing, but you still have to dig through the dirt before you hit gold.

Sparklite is a “roguelite” game of good versus evil. But what exactly does that mean? (E10+)

Selena Gomez’s third album splits the difference between messiness and maturity.

For a PG-rated flick about empowering children, this Amazon Original felt far more mature than its previews let on.

While way toned down from the movies, this animated adventure still hits some speed bumps.

This Bible-based battler is played out from a new perspective. But can you really tell Mom it’s more … biblical? (T)

The filmmakers' attempt to stitch together a living, breathing, heartfelt story ends up as a crypt full of predictable and potty-humored silliness. (PG)

Camila says her new release is about "being intimate with the person you're in love with." Enough said.

Robert Downey Jr. trades in Tony Stark’s armor for Dr. John Dolittle’s amazing ability to talk to animals in the latest (mostly) family-friendly take on this beloved character. (PG)

The titular character in this Netflix show claims to be the second coming. But the show itself is both provocative and problematic.

This curiosity is less a traditional game and more like the interactive imaginings of an especially creative preschooler. (E10+)

Despite its strong redemptive themes, this sequel’s intense-but-sanitized violence might still be too much for sensitive viewers. (PG)

Justin Bieber’s single pulls us into the bedroom with his new wife.

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

This CBS show can look and feel pretty impressive at times. But it is not exactly pure.

A new game from the creator of the original X-COM. Does that bode well for the turn-based strategy fan? (T)

It is compelling, engaging and riveting from start to finish. (PG)

Fine Line is an apt title for an album on which Harry Styles walks the line between confessing sins and committing them.

Will Smith and Tom Holland lend their vocal talents to an animated movie that focuses on friendship and sacrifice among some gratuitous guffaws. (PG)

It's not easy to babysit an alien. But in Disney's hands, it makes for some pretty clean TV.