Plugged In Movie Reviews

Up DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:37:54 GMT

Carl Fredricksen is going alone to Paradise Falls—in a floating house held up by balloons.

A Christmas Carol

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:14:39 GMT

Jim Carrey plays Scrooge and the three ghosts who goad him into goodness.

Michael Jackson's This Is It

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:20:02 GMT

In this intimate concert film, cameras capture Michael Jackson’s final days.

Aliens in the Attic DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:44:06 GMT

Visitors to picturesque northern Michigan come for a variety of reasons.

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:17:15 GMT

While Manny and Ellie wait for their first bundle of joy, Sid is adopting three baby dinos.

Astro Boy

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:27:15 GMT

Astro Boy first arrived on the pages of Japanese manga 51 years ago. Now he's in theaters.

Where The Wild Things Are

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:26:33 GMT

Nine-year-old Max sails away to an imaginary island after an argument with his mother.

Imagine That DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:22:38 GMT

A financial hotshot takes interest in his daughter when her imaginary pals start doling out advice.

Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:11:16 GMT

True tale of a brilliant pediatric neurosurgeon.

Couples Retreat

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:22:44 GMT

Four couples try to solve marital problems during a weeklong retreat to paradise.

My Life In Ruins

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:01:34 GMT

Welcome to our tour of this movie. Remember to keep your hands inside the bus at all times...

Monsters vs. Aliens DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:12:36 GMT

DreamWorks lobs the latest animated volley directly at families.

Whip It

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:37:03 GMT

Drew Barrymore directs and stars in a female roller derby dust-up.

Fame

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:52:47 GMT

Fifteen minutes? The kids in this movie get nearly two hours of fame.

Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:52:19 GMT

Judi Barrett's book about a town where it rains food.

Battle For Terra DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:56:05 GMT

Aliens invade a peaceful planet after destroying their own in this animated sci-fi flick.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:21:11 GMT

Marvel's ill-tempered, adamantium-clawed mutant gets his own story.

9

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:19:54 GMT

Brace for impact: Tim Burton takes on the apocalypse.

Race to Witch Mountain DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:55:56 GMT

There aren't any witches on this mountain. Just lots of action, aliens, and The Rock.

High School Musical 3

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:40:13 GMT

Plugged In reviews High School Musical 3.

Changeling

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:39:26 GMT

Plugged In reviews the movie Changeling.

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:38:40 GMT

Plugged In reviews Madagascar 2.

Bolt DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:36:52 GMT

TV superdog Bolt gets stuck in the real world—without superpowers.

The Day The Earth Stood Still DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:32:34 GMT

In this remake, an alien ambassador is sent to rescue Earth from its greatest threat: us.

The Tale of Despereaux DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:31:46 GMT

From the pages of Kate DiCamillo's children's book hops a tiny mouse who's larger than life.

Valkyrie DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:30:34 GMT

Colonel Stauffenberg sacrifice part to Third Reich and sacrificed the rest fighting it.

Hotel for Dogs

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:29:26 GMT

Dogs give their hotel a five milk bone rating. We wish we could be so generous.

Inkheart

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:28:49 GMT

What would you do if you found out your dad could read a story and make the characters come to life?

New in Town

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:28:30 GMT

Miami girl Renée Zellweger is up to her knees in snow and small-town values.

Coraline DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:27:49 GMT

Coraline discovers that her new bedroom has a mysterious door leading to an alternate reality.

Confessions of a Shopaholic

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:26:30 GMT

This lightweight romcom actually tries to make a serious point about ... fiscal responsibility.

Fired Up

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:25:39 GMT

Two high school gridiron stars trade pigskins for pom pons in this teen sex romp.

Madea Goes to Jail

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:25:00 GMT

Tyler Perry's famously boisterous protagonist ends up in prison. But does it leave her any wiser?

Watchmen

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:24:19 GMT

'Watchmen' is being called the superhero movie of the year. We have a different take.

Duplicity

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:22:33 GMT

Two former spies and part-time lovers hatch a plot to swindle competitive corporations.

Monsters vs. Aliens

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:21:41 GMT

DreamWorks lobs the latest animated volley directly at families.

Fast & Furious

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:17:19 GMT

Vin Diesel and Paul Walker reboot and reunite.

Hannah Montana: The Movie

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:16:27 GMT

The Disney Channel show that turned Miley Cyrus into a shooting star lands in theaters.

17 Again

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:15:41 GMT

To be 17 again! That's what Matthew Perry wants more than anything.

Bedtime Stories DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:15:04 GMT

Adam Sandler says he's finally made a movie that moms will hug him for.

Seven Pounds DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:14:42 GMT

Will Smith wants to give a few gifts to the people he loves and respects this Christmas season.

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:14:18 GMT

A German child's purity starkly contrasts with his Nazi father's heartlessness.

Flash of Genius DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:13:58 GMT

After engineering windshield wipers, Bob Kearns gets cheated out of his invention.

Nights In Rodanthe DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:13:39 GMT

Paul and Adrienne keep each other warm in a cozy inn. One problem: She's married.

The Secret Life of Bees DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:13:17 GMT

A 14-year-old's life spins off into orbit when she and her nanny meet the Calendar sisters.

The Family That Preys DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:12:49 GMT

Tyler Perry presents what may be his least comedic, least melodramatic movie to date.

Frost/Nixon DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:12:31 GMT

Richard Nixon vs. David Frost. (Three decades ago.)

Earth

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:11:35 GMT

The adventures of three animal families are central to this tour of our planet.

Battle For Terra

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:10:47 GMT

Aliens invade a peaceful planet after destroying their own in this animated sci-fi flick.

Star Trek

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:10:05 GMT

The Enterprise Crew goes back to the future as J.J. Abrams retools, and reboots the Federation.

Last Chance Harvey DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:09:33 GMT

Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson are ordinary folk who fall in love in this romantic comedy.

Taken DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:09:09 GMT

Liam Neeson does nothing less than everything to get his daughter back.

Angels and Demons

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:08:27 GMT

The Catholic church needs the agnostic Robert Langdon to save it from decimation.

Night At The Museum 2

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:07:45 GMT

Ben Stiller and his nocturnal friends from the past are pulled back into an epic adventure.

Up

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:07:11 GMT

Carl Fredricksen is going alone to Paradise Falls—in a floating house held up by balloons.

Defiance DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:06:50 GMT

In 1941 the Nazis invade Poland and begin exterminating Jews. Four Jewish brothers fight back.

Land Of The Lost

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:06:07 GMT

Will Ferrell's nasty remake of a classic is way more lost than its campy 1970s namesake.

Imagine That

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:05:21 GMT

A financial hotshot takes interest in his daughter when her imaginary pals start doling out advice.

The Proposal

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:04:40 GMT

A risque comedy about a boss who needs to marry her assistant to avoid deportation.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:03:26 GMT

The robots in disguise are back for more pulse-pumping, CGI action.

My Life In Ruins

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:02:52 GMT

Welcome to our tour of this movie. Remember to keep your hands inside the bus at all times...

Jonas Brothers: The Concert Experience

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:02:20 GMT

They got to sing when Miley Cyrus got her concert. Now they've got their own show.

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:01:01 GMT

While Manny and Ellie wait for their first bundle of joy, Sid is adopting three baby dinos.

Knowing DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:58:51 GMT

It's the end of the world as we know it. And Nicolas Cage does NOT feel fine.

I Love You, Beth Cooper

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:57:48 GMT

This film has no business at all putting the word Love in its title.

Push DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:57:18 GMT

What happens when persecuted psychics battle? You don't have to be psychic to figure it out.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:56:14 GMT

How does Potter flick No. 6 measure up to the first five?

G-Force

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:55:02 GMT

Guinea pigs to the rescue. Why not, after all? The woodchucks were all too busy chucking wood.

Funny People

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:53:55 GMT

'Funny People' is about not-so-funny people.

Julie & Julia

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:52:56 GMT

Julie Powell vows to cook her way through Julia Child's most famous cookbook and blog it.

Bandslam

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:51:47 GMT

Misfits find common ground through music and compete for a battle-of-the-bands title.

Shorts

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:50:29 GMT

In the town of Black Hills, some crazy things are happening.

Taking Woodstock

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:48:49 GMT

Forget about hearing a killer Hendrix soundtrack, the real story isn't about rock 'n' roll.

Henry Poole Is Here

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:47:25 GMT

Plugged In reviews Henry Poole is Here.

All About Steve

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:22:33 GMT

Sandra Bullock steps into a socially inept cruciverbalist turned stalker in this flick.

Earth

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:59:58 GMT

The adventures of three animal families are central to this tour of our planet.

Duplicity

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:50:33 GMT

Two former spies and part-time lovers hatch a plot to swindle competitive corporations.

Hannah Montana: The Movie DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:41:15 GMT

The Disney Channel show that turned Miley Cyrus into a shooting star lands on DVD.

17 Again DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:04:36 GMT

To be 17 again! That's what Matthew Perry wants more than anything.

Confessions of a Shopaholic DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:34:13 GMT

This lightweight romcom actually tries to make a serious point about ... fiscal responsibility.

Madea Goes to Jail DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:18:20 GMT

Tyler Perry's famously boisterous protagonist ends up in prison. But does it leave her any wiser?

New In Town DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 22 May 2009 16:49:21 GMT

Miami girl Renée Zellweger is up to her knees in snow and small-town values.

Hotel For Dogs DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:05:42 GMT

Dogs give their hotel a five milk bone rating. We wish we could be so generous with the movie.

Fast & Furious

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:03:27 GMT

Vin Diesel and Paul Walker reboot and reunite.

Race to Witch Mountain

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:29:51 GMT

There aren't any witches on this mountain. Just lots of action, aliens, and The Rock.

Beverly Hills Chihuahua DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:50:32 GMT

Coddled Chloe is a diamond-clad Beverly Hills Chihuahua who gets lost in Mexico.

Marley & Me

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:50:00 GMT

Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson laugh and cry while chewing on the idea that families are for life.

The Tale of Despereaux

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:49:09 GMT

From the pages of Kate DiCamillo's children's book hops a tiny mouse who's larger than life.

The Day The Earth Stood Still

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:48:21 GMT

An alien ambassador is sent to rescue Earth from its greatest threat: us.

Four Christmases

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:47:16 GMT

All Brad and Kate want for Christmas is an island getaway. But fog throws a flag on the play.

Australia

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:46:23 GMT

Director Baz Luhrmann tackles racism and religion in his first sweeping epic.

Bolt

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:45:41 GMT

TV superdog Bolt finds himself outside in the real world ... without superpowers.

Quantum of Solace

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:44:36 GMT

James Bond swills martinis, beds one agent and kills people during his latest onscreen romp.

Valkyrie

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:09:29 GMT

Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg sacrifices himself fighting the Third Reich.

Babylon A.D. DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:03:24 GMT

Vin Diesel makes his return to sci-fi action with a movie that the director says he doesn't like.

Bride Wars

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:51:16 GMT

The claws come out as best friends fight over who gets a perfect June wedding date at the Plaza.

City of Ember DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:35:37 GMT

What if you lived far below the earth's surface? What if you'd never seen daylight?

Fireproof DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:27:13 GMT

After 'Facing the Giants', that 'church in Georgia' is facing the fires that can flare in marriage.

Coraline

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:05:56 GMT

Coraline discovers that her new bedroom has a mysterious door leading to an alternate reality.

High School Musical 3: Senior Year DVD

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:51:27 GMT

Troy and Gabbie sing, dance and make googly eyes at each other ... again.