Comedy
Like a Boss

Viewers have a front-row seat to hurled insults and some very graphic language.

Action/Adventure, Comedy
Bad Boys for Life

It’s been 25 years since these self-proclaimed “bad boys for life” first arrived on the big screen, and not much …

Drama, Horror
The Turning

The Turning offers a collection of dirty-mirror jump scenes in search of a point. Or a message. Or a story.

Drama, War
The Last Full Measure

Unlike the stereotypical Vietnam movie, The Last Full Measure brims with hope and meaning amid its story of sacrifice.

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Code 8

This low-budget sci-fi movie’s popularity on Netflix won’t be augmented by Plugged In’s review of it.

Drama
40: The Temptation of Christ

When Jesus was at His weakest point, His most vulnerable state, He was tested and tempted by Satan.

Drama
Selah and the Spades

This film uses privileged teenagers as a window into a stylized, play-like study of human frailty and corruption.

Drama
Never Rarely Sometimes Always

This is an agonizing tale of a pregnant young woman who never really seems to recognize any other choice but …

Drama, War
Resistance

Even many adults should approach this film with care. And yet, it’s a story worth telling, too.

Drama
Richard Jewell

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

Drama
Bombshell

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

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

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

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.

Drama
Dark Waters

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