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Jumanji: The Next Level

This film feels anything but appropriate for families of young kids—the very audience you’d assume it’s made for.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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