Plugged In Entertainment Reviews

Feel the Beat is a predictable-but-sweet story about the value of self-worth, the need for selflessness and the beauty of family.

The new movie Greyhound, now streaming on Apple TV+, stars Tom Hanks as the captain of a Navy destroyer in World War 2. His assignment? Escorting supply ships across the Atlantic to protect them from Germany’s lurking U-boat submarines. Captain Krause is a man of deep character whose life is marked by faith and prayer. He walks the bridge of his ship until his feet literally bleed. But speaking of blood, we don’t see too much of that in this intense-but-restrained PG-13 war movie. A lone harsh profanity is the worst of it, content-wise. So we’re giving Greyhound a three out of five for family friendliness

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NEEDTOBREATHE explores our struggle to accept, embrace and trust that God’s love requires nothing in return.

This glittery sequel ultimately teaches a valuable lesson about loving and accepting people who are different.

Sure, the show has a few tiny bumps—but for the most part, Cory Carson runs smoothly.

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Mraz sings about finding the positive and looking for the silver lining.

Kids find a magical creature that can grant wishes. But will it grant you a good movie? (PG)

My Spy, starring Guardians of the Galaxy alumni Dave Bautista, certainly seems to be aiming at family audience. But there are some disappointing elements families will want to know about before streaming this comedic actioner. (PG)

Defending Jacob is based on a book written by William Landay, and Landay himself suggests that the story is as much a family drama as it is a crime novel.

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Morris sings about the strength of a relationship when the foundation is solid.

This is an agonizing tale of a pregnant young woman who never really seems to recognize any other choice but abortion. (PG-13)

The new Christian comedy Selfie Dad, starring Michael Jr., revolves around a very simple message: prioritizing Scripture and allowing it to transform your life. (PG)

13 Reasons Why may, unintentionally, romanticize suicide for some teens, even though that’s not the show’s intent.

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The pop diva returns to familiar territory with dance club melodrama alongside characteristic bizarre portrayals of emotional distress.

Whatever point The Hunt may want to make, or whatever value it might hope to have, is pretty much obliterated by its violence. (R)