Missing

Name: Missing
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: January 20, 2023
Rating: 66
Cast: Amy Landecker, Daniel Henney, Joaquim de Almeida, Ken Leung, Lisa Yamada

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Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) | Release Date: January 20, 2023 | PG-13

Starring: Amy Landecker, Daniel Henney, Joaquim de Almeida, Ken Leung, Lisa Yamada, Megan Suri, Nia Long, Storm Reid, Thomas Barbusca, Tim Griffin, Tracy Vilar, Zeke Alton

Summary: When her mother (Nia Long) disappears while on vacation in Colombia with her new boyfriend, June’s (Storm Reid) search for answers is hindered by international red tape. Stuck thousands of miles away in Los Angeles, June creatively uses all the latest technology at her fingertips to try and find her before it’s too late. But as she digsWhen her mother (Nia Long) disappears while on vacation in Colombia with her new boyfriend, June’s (Storm Reid) search for answers is hindered by international red tape. Stuck thousands of miles away in Los Angeles, June creatively uses all the latest technology at her fingertips to try and find her before it’s too late. But as she digs deeper, her digital sleuthing raises more questions than answers...and when June unravels secrets about her mom, she discovers that she never really knew her at all.… Expand

Director: Nicholas D. Johnson and Will Merrick

Genre(s): Drama, Thriller

Rating: PG-13

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Mark Kennedy

Jan 18, 2023

Missing, building off the related film “Searching” from 2018, manages to make a film about small screens feel electric on a big one. Read full review

Sarah Hagi

Jan 19, 2023

Missing packs in enough mystery and intrigue that the film never feels boring. It ends up working as good, light and thrilling entertainment. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Christy Lemire

Jan 20, 2023

If the delightfully nutty “M3GAN” was a cautionary tale about the perils of relying too heavily on technology, “Missing” ends up being a celebration of its possibilities. Read full review

Trace Sauveur

Jan 19, 2023

It’s not a movie for you to turn off your brain, but rather, a movie to engage with the most primal parts of possessing a fundamental need for cheap entertainment. Read full review

Pat Padua

Jan 18, 2023

While “Missing” is just a cheap thriller, one can’t help but wonder whether, in the hands of more inventive filmmakers, the screen time that has come to define personal interaction might find a richer dramatic purpose. Read full review

Matt Donato

Jan 13, 2023

Missing owes its best moments to learning from 2018’s Searching, but is a bit of a downgrade in terms of Screenlife usage. Read full review

IndieWire Vikram Murthi

Jan 13, 2023

The many logic-defying developments in “Missing” make it difficult to hold one’s attention, especially considering that the film gives viewers plenty of time to think about the countless ways it doesn’t make sense. Read full review

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jonjohn048

May 31, 2023

I remember watching Searching back in the day and I absolutely loved it for its intense suspense and unique perspective through security and webcams and I never thought it would get a successor but I'm glad it did because I absolutely loved this movie overall. The characters and performancesI remember watching Searching back in the day and I absolutely loved it for its intense suspense and unique perspective through security and webcams and I never thought it would get a successor but I'm glad it did because I absolutely loved this movie overall. The characters and performances are excellent keeping you invested into these characters and hoping to see what will happen to them all the way in the end. The writing is phenomenal since seeing and hearing some things for the first time causes your head to initially brush it off since you've seen it plenty of times before only for it all to come back later on and make you see it from a completely different perspective the second time you watch it. The foreshadowing is excellent with again how it just uses everyday actions preventing you from thinking about it all too much but when it does come back, it feels so surprising and satisfying. Finally, the webcam perspective is a genuinely unique perspective as it allows you to see the world in a completely different point of view and this perspective will allow it to stay with you for years to come. Finally, the fact that the supposed main villain gets killed pretty late into the movie when there's still more gives you the feeling that there's a much bigger threat and there's more to these characters than you initially think and it keeps you invested no matter what. Overall, I absolutely recommend this movie if you enjoyed Searching and I can't wait to see Sony continue to expand this concept in the new future.… Expand

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Panchogul

May 23, 2023

Missing sigue exactamente la misma fórmula que Searching siendo igual de efectiva pero los últimos 10 minutos de película no son tan buenos.

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liamexe

Mar 13, 2023

The trailers did not accurately represent this film. It was the first time I had heard of it. From the beginning to the finale, you'll be on the edge of your seat. There are constant turns, and the conclusion is not just unexpected but also surprisingly unanticipated. Don't worry, they keptThe trailers did not accurately represent this film. It was the first time I had heard of it. From the beginning to the finale, you'll be on the edge of your seat. There are constant turns, and the conclusion is not just unexpected but also surprisingly unanticipated. Don't worry, they kept a lot of the narrative under wraps, which I am extremely thrilled with. I was concerned that the trailer gave away a lot of the plot. You should absolutely watch this movie, in my opinion. It is a creative follow-up that has elements in common with Searching yet feels very different. It was a welcome surprise, and I'm eager to see it again soon!… Expand

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deenshan

Mar 10, 2023

Very well done and shot in such an unusual style, excellent through to the very end

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schtoopididiot

May 24, 2023

I feel bad for Missing, because Searching put up such high standards that it was going to be very hard to live up to it. But it was actually pretty good! It wasn't as believable as the first one, and as much as I hate to say it, I didn't like the big reveal at the end. At all. But it wasI feel bad for Missing, because Searching put up such high standards that it was going to be very hard to live up to it. But it was actually pretty good! It wasn't as believable as the first one, and as much as I hate to say it, I didn't like the big reveal at the end. At all. But it was nice! Check it out.… Expand

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GLADIADOR

Mar 5, 2023

Mantendo o mesmo formato do filme buscando... desaparecida não é tão competente quanto o seu antecessor, mas consegue prender sua atenção

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Sabrinaxox0

Feb 13, 2023

A screen within a screen. New Inception? Not even close. The entire movie is portrayed via the main character's laptop, phone, and all other screens besides the one you actually pay tickets for.

This movie was incredibly lackluster, so I do not understand some of the rave reviews. If IA screen within a screen. New Inception? Not even close. The entire movie is portrayed via the main character's laptop, phone, and all other screens besides the one you actually pay tickets for.

This movie was incredibly lackluster, so I do not understand some of the rave reviews. If I wanted to watch someone typing this much, I'd just record myself writing a dissertation with screen record on.… Expand

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