Movie & DVD Reviews

"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.

"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.
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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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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!