Drama, War
A Hidden Life

No act of faith is wasted in God’s creative calculus. And sometimes, even hidden lives, hidden sacrifices, are eventually revealed.

Drama, Horror, Mystery/Suspense
Black Christmas

If you resort to violence to end violence, are you really accomplishing anything?

Drama
Richard Jewell

Eastwood’s latest suggests that judging someone based on appearances and assumptions can lead to injustice and tragedy.

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Wendy

Wendy is an imaginative and, I think, moving rumination on youth and age, dreams and grief.

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Spenser Confidential

Mark Wahlberg stalking the streets of Boston, sporting his accent, a stream of profanity and beating up bad guys? Check.

Drama
Bombshell

Bombshell’s core message is one of empowerment. But the story it tells is a messy one.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Kids
Spies in Disguise

The movie’s friendship and self-sacrifice-promoting decoder signals counterbalance its gratuitous guffaws.

Action/Adventure, Comedy
Charlie’s Angels (2019)

This reboot’s empowering messages are ultimately undermined by its content concerns.

Comedy, Drama
Uncut Gems

This critically acclaimed Adam Sandler tragicomedy likely features the most vulgarity per minute of any film Plugged In has ever …

Drama, Romance
All the Bright Places

This YA adaptation features tons of teen drama as well as a storyline that perhaps glorifies suicide.

Drama
The Banker

The Banker offers respect for capitalism, a social conscience and a sense of fun—not a combination you find often.

Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Extra Ordinary

This horror/comedy/fantasy mash-up tries to make light of Satan worship and spiritual hauntings.

Drama
Dark Waters

While this film is factual, well-made and eye-opening, it isn’t necessarily … enjoyable.

Drama
Queen & Slim

This film proffers a disturbing message: that murder can be inspirational if it’s a certain kind of “justified” murder.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids
Playmobil: The Movie

For some families, Playmobil: The Movie will teeter right on the edge of what’s appropriate for their kids.