Contributor: Bob Hoose

After spending more than two decades touring, directing, writing and producing for Christian theater and radio (most recently for Adventures in Odyssey, which he still contributes to), Bob joined the Plugged In staff to help us focus more heavily on video games. He is also one of our primary movie reviewers.

Dolittle

This is the sort of pic that kids will forgive and enjoy, and adults will cruise through and pretty quickly forget.

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Cats

If you’re approaching this Broadway classic for the first time, well, this might not be the cinematic catnip you’re expecting.

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A Question of Faith

With an omniscient storytelling perspective, this movie dramatically shows us that God is aware of all our failing and flailing.

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The Aristocats

Disney’s The Aristocats has some light charm and fun, furry nods to the life-changing attributes of family.

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The Reluctant Dragon

For the right kid and thoughtful mom or dad, The Reluctant Dragon offers a rare, first-hand portrait at animation history.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons

The latest Animal Crossing game once again invites players into an enjoyable simulation process—this time on a tropical island.

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The Current War: Director’s Cut

Is The Current War electrifying? No, not quite. But it’s got some nice star power.

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Council of Dads

NBC’s new show emulates This is Us and reminds us of the importance of fathers. But some of the show’s other issues may turn some families away.

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Contagion

Stephen King did the deadly virus-meets-the-supernatural thing with The Stand. Steven Soderbergh matches it up with something even scarier: cold, hard, medical reality.

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Doom Eternal

There’s really only one franchise that corners the market on gory, gloppy demon-butchering.

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Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution

For some, Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution will feel extraordinarily nostalgic. Others (read: non-fan parents) will likely be thinking … Meh.

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The Way Back

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

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The Grudge (2020)

An ugly, gruesome and confused meh of a film.

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Blow the Man Down

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

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Call of Duty: Warzone

There’s a potent new challenger vying for the battle royale crown—this time with the M-rated Call of Duty backdrop.

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