Plugged In Entertainment Reviews

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.

What should we do about apps that connect to strangers?

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.

What should we do about those ever-lengthening screen times?

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.

What should we do about those ever-lengthening screen times?

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.

Don’t explode or implode, just talk tech out with your kids.

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)