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
Selah and the Spades

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

The Other Lamb

We’re obviously talking about a cult here, and this one seems pretty messed up even by cult standards.

Drama, War
Resistance

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

Drama, Sports
The Way Back

If you’re expecting a hard-edged, cheer-worthy comeback story here, well, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment.

Drama, War
1917

World War I is perhaps unequaled in its horrific brutality. 1917 takes us into that horror and doesn’t let us …

Drama, Horror
The Grudge (2020)

An ugly, gruesome and confused meh of a film.

Comedy, Drama, Mystery/Suspense
Blow the Man Down

This is a film about a small fictional fishing village held together by corruption, murder, guilt and years of iniquity.

Drama
Richard Jewell

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

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.

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
Bombshell

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

Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Extra Ordinary

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

Drama
Queen & Slim

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

Drama
Burden

This movie delves deeply into the true wages of sin—what it costs the sinner, and what it costs those impacted …