Focus on the Family
Plugged In Entertainment Reviews
Take a minute to hear a family-friendly review of the hottest movie, YouTube video, streaming series, video game, or new technology to help you decide if it’s a good choice for your kids and family. Hosted by Focus on the Family’s media and culture analysts, these reviews for parents offer a fresh Christian perspective on entertainment from a Biblical worldview.
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Jul 9, 2026
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Movie Review: The Aeronauts 06.12.2019 2:00
Felicity Jones and Eddie Redmayne star in this adrenaline-filled, family-friendly drama about two adventurous Brits in the 1860s who push their passion for discovery further than anyone before them. (PG-13)
TV Review: Dickinson 05.12.2019 1:00
This bold, crass interpretation of the poet comes off as more of a disappointment than anything.
Game Review: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 04.12.2019 1:00
Fallen Order is for those who want to know what it’s like to be a bewildered young Jedi … with a world to save. (T)
DVD Review: Klaus 03.12.2019 1:00
One tiny act of love and kindness can influence an entire town—and it only takes one person to ignite change. (PG)
Music Review: Billie Eilish- “everything i wanted” 02.12.2019 1:00
Billie Eilish’s latest effort finds the singer struggling to hold on to a lifeline of hope in dark times.
Movie Review: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood 29.11.2019 2:00
Many a movie will make you laugh or cry or think. But very few make you want to be a better person. And that’s what makes A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood a pretty beautiful movie. (PG)
DVD Review: Where’s You Go Bernadette 26.11.2019 1:00
This drama tells us that we were made for something. And when we find and pursue that purpose, we're better able to serve the people around us. (PG-13)
Music Review: Dua Lipa- “Don’t Start Now” 25.11.2019 1:00
Dua Lipa’s latest single delivers some empowering messages to women … and perhaps some mixed messages, too.
TV Review: Ghostwriter 21.11.2019 1:00
A reboot of a classic kids show from the 1990s, this new Apple TV+ version is more sweet than spooky.
Game Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 20.11.2019 1:00
The new CoD returns to a world of realistic military conflict … for better and worse. (M)
DVD Review: Dora and the Lost City of Gold 19.11.2019 1:00
This live-action revamp of Nick’s timeless heroine is not entirely successful. (PG)
Movie Review: Ford v Ferrari 15.11.2019 2:00
Matt Damon and Christian Bale star in this high-octane drama about the unlikely (and profanity-riddled) clash between Ford and Ferrari at the fabled 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 1960s. (PG-13)
TV Review: DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders 14.11.2019 1:00
Some of them breathe fire, sure. But more importantly, these dragons teach kids about kindness, forgiveness and the importance of family.
DVD Review: The Angry Birds Movie 2 12.11.2019 1:00
Families will have to suffer through more potty humor, and even some surprising innuendo, than parents may have bargained for. (PG)
Music Review: Selena Gomez- “Lose You to Love Me” 11.11.2019 1:00
Selena’s latest unpacks the hard lessons learned when she finally relinquished a dysfunctional relationship.
Movie Review: Last Christmas 08.11.2019 2:00
This holiday-themed romcom about a woman with a broken heart—both literally and figuratively—is sometimes sweet, sometimes not. (PG-13)
TV Review: Watchmen 07.11.2019 1:00
HBO’s take on this influential DC Comics franchise offers a wincing, razor-sharp critique of racism and societal conflict
Game Review: Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville 06.11.2019 1:00
The Plants vs. Zombies franchise blooms again with a new open world full of activities. But is it fresh or rotten? (E10+)
DVD Review: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 05.11.2019 1:00
Can a movie be incredibly creepy, lightly profane and … kinda boring all at the same time? (PG-13)
Music Review: Kanye West- Jesus is King 04.11.2019 1:00
Kanye West’s latest takes the spotlight off himself and aims it directly at Jesus Christ, whom he proclaims as King and Savior.
Movie Review: Harriet 01.11.2019 2:00
Harriet Tubman, as this film portrays so powerfully, was a force to be reckoned with.
TV Review: Raising Dion 31.10.2019 1:00
Seven-year-old Dion just might become a superhero ... if he lives long enough. And this Netflix series has some super moments, too.
Game Review: Indivisible 30.10.2019 1:00
Just about everybody that this game's protagonist knows is in her head. And they jump out to help her fight evil. (T)
DVD Review: The Art of Racing in the Rain 29.10.2019 1:00
It almost seems like it was made for Plugged In to say, “Hey, what a great family movie. Go watch.” Almost. (PG)
Music Review: Lewis Capaldi-Someone You Loved 28.10.2019 1:00
Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi unintentionally reminds us of the emotional trials of intimacy outside marriage.
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