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Now on DVD: "The Guilt Trip" is Not a Pleasant Journey
This mother-son road trip movie hits its share of potholes and almost swerves off the road a time or two. But what's that we spy on the horizon?
"Les Mis" Tries Hard but Peaks Too Soon
If Crowe and Jackman's characters were allowed to communicate through dialogue, rather than song, it probably would've worked better.
How Great is "The Great Gatsby?"
Some will find that this fresh-faced Baz Luhrmann/Leonardo DiCaprio movie infuses the classic book with new life. But is it a great Gatsby? Only our PluggedIn movie review team can tell you for sure!
Now on DVD: "Jack Reacher" a Victim of Really Bad Timing
Tom Cruise plays yet another action hero with panache, but the timing is awful for a film with so many gun-related fatalities early on.
As a Major Movie, "Oblivion" Fades
Here and there, we see the glimpse of a great movie that could have been, but nothing—beyond the visuals and Cruise himself— are truly memorable.
"Home Run" is a Grand Slam for Family Values
Addiction is messy business, but deliverance is possible for those who humble themselves and turn to God for help. That's the core message in Home Run, a baseball movie only in construct.
Catch the movie review from Focus on the Family's Plugged In.
"42" is a Home Run
42 is a compelling portrayal of the life and career of Jackie Robinson, who helped shatter America's color barrier.
Video: The Afters, "Life Is Beautiful" (Official Music Video From "October Baby" Motion Picture)
Get an early preview of new music from The Afters in this brand new music video, “Life Is Beautiful!” from the band’s forthcoming Fall 2012 studio album, featured in the feature film OCTOBER BABY.
Ironically, "Into Darkness" is Too Light on Meaningful Ideas
There's enough action to enjoy it, but this new Star Trek installment continues to show unfulfilled promise and a lack of strong themes.
Heart, Humor Converge in "Iron Man's" Best Chapter Yet
While some comic book movies become lazy and predictable, genuine surprises and character development keep Iron Man 3 from growing stale.
"The Host" Feeds on Two Hours of Your Time
If this sci-fi/romance mash-up is representative of the current state of either genre, those genres are in big trouble.
Now on DVD: "October Baby" Delivers Powerful Message that Life is Beautiful
Delivers powerful messages about the value of life and the necessity of forgiveness.
Melodrama Hampers Anything Positive about "Temptation"
Good intentions aside, Temptation is a racy presentation (complete with marital fallout) of infidelity in marriage. Who in your family can see it? Find out more in our movie review!
