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I loved Searching (2018) so I was surprised that it was getting a standalone sequel.

For the most part, this is a worthy sequel that retains the great visuals and the compelling mystery of Searching (2018). Storm Reid is the main lead and she gives a great performance. Her character doesn't have a great relationship with her mother and she isn't exactly being great to her. Despite that, the movie gets you to really root for her because you see her desperation and regret once her mother is missing.

I do have a couple of gripes that make me enjoy it less than Searching (2018).

1. I find it hard to believe that the police wouldn't have access to the emails needed for the investigation.

2. Once the reveal happens, I question a lot of the overly complicated plan and the believability of it.

3. I also can't believe Javier has a 2.8 star out of 5 for his service. That guy is an MVP!

Just like Searching (2018), the mystery keeps you gripped with every twist and turn. It's a great mystery worth watching!

I genuinely enjoyed 90% of the film. The idea of having this young woman sleuthing through little more than the apps on her phone and laptop was quite well presented. So much so that, frankly, the scenes set outside that computer setting looked uninspired and slapdash, namely any of the cable news programming and police news conferences. The silly little things we all experience with the internet and social media were solidly, often amusingly, displayed (my favorite perhaps being the slight hesitation deciding whether a front edge of a bumper constitutes part of a yellow school bus in a CAPTCHA picture).

And sure, there are numerous plot holes, mainly due to trying to maintain the mystery (the who?, how?, why? Only come into question after the reveal). But all this can be ignored, as the movie was genuinely engrossing for the majority of the picture. Until... the reveal, which, no spoiler, is sadly predictable. And while I don't entirely object to the nature of the resolution itself, the movie oddly changes pace into a rather pedestrian imitation of an action-thriller. I really wish it had been able to maintain its core atmosphere, and not descend into the ordinary.

Wow, Missing completely caught me off guard. I went into it expecting a typical thriller, but this movie is anything but typical. Ava Zaria delivers a solid performance, but the real star here is the plot-it's a wild, twisty rollercoaster that never lets up.

Every time I thought I had it figured out, BAM-another twist came out of nowhere and threw me off. It's been a while since a movie kept me guessing like this one. Just when you think it's heading in one direction, it pulls the rug out from under you, and by the end, I was left saying, "What just happened?" in the best way possible.

The pacing was great, too-it's tense from start to finish, and the way it incorporates modern technology into the storytelling felt clever without being forced. If I had to nitpick, some parts felt a little far-fetched, but honestly, I was so hooked I didn't even care.

It's the kind of movie you can't stop thinking about after the credits roll. If you love unpredictable, edge-of-your-seat thrillers, definitely put this one on your list!

Now this gonna have all girlfriends thinking they private investigators 🙄

Usually, I'm not a big fan of screen-life movies, but Missing effectively displays scenes that don't make it feel like the typical one.

June Grace ( Storm Reid), a teenage girl, investigates her mother's ( Nia Long) disappearance through various technological means, Such as Ring, FaceTime, and Instagram.

The movie gets better as it progresses, building an entertaining sense of thrill as the mystery comes alive with two refreshing plot twists. The film does an adequate job of misdirection. I enjoyed the different perspectives and angles used through various camera approaches, which didn't allow me to focus on the fact that this is viewed through a screen. The movie was active. The portrayal of online activity always being traceable was displayed well.

Verdict: If you like crime mysteries, then you'll enjoy this movie; enjoyable and has a decent enough plot twist to make you feel like it is worth your time. Storm Reid did well!

Grade: C+ Thrill: B Plot: B Execution: C.

This movie had no right to go this hard and be so entertaining. I'm likely the demographic for this type of movie, as it takes place entirely on screens and the lead is just a bit younger than me, but I typically find "fully online" movies to be boring, but this movie was exceptional. The clues are laid out but in a way where they are not super obvious, though the reveals with the clues later on are believable. The acting in this film was also much better than I was anticipating. An issue with movies like this are that there is no HD camera, so the visual aspect of acting is difficult to pull off, but the voices alone make the conversations work, and the visuals aren't too bad either. The movie works so well because of its emotional core and because of Javi, the best character. He seems like a genuinely nice dude who was played expertly by his actor, and I was rooting for him and June the whole movie.

I had to pause the movie at one point, and thought about 45 minutes had passed. I was actually at the 68-minute mark when I paused, so I think that's a sign it was doing something right as a fast-paced and engaging mystery/thriller film.

It's the kind of thing that almost has too many twists, but you kind of just have to go with it, and they never frustrated me too much. It was a tiny bit exhausting, but I respect how hard they committed to making things as unpredictable as possible.

Like with Searching, the presentation in Missing is mostly fun. As far as negatives go, though, I can't really go into details without spoilers, but the presentation in the final act felt a bit off to me at points. The filmmakers had certain limitations to deal with thanks to the modern-day found footage format, but they stretched it a bit near the end there. You go from one big twist to "oh, I guess they have to show everything this way now," and it's a bit much.

Otherwise, this is pretty good stuff.

June becomes concerned when her mother Grace doesn't return home from a trip to Colombia with her new partner Kevin.

First off, if you've seen Searching, you'll be very aware that it was made by the same people, I loved that, I loved this one.

What a clever plot, it's just a good old fashioned mystery, but one with a twist, this time it's the child searching for the parent, and instead of physically searching, she does it all with technology, makes a change to see tech given a positive spin.

Edge of the seat viewing, it is full of twists and surprises, you never know what is coming next, it doesn't follow any of the usual conventions. It didn't bore me for a second, what a triumph in writing.

Storm Reid was excellent as June I thought, a convincing performance, you really did get a sense of June's desperation and frustration.

9/10.

From the naming of the movie, to the previews, to the start of the movie it was clear that this movie was trying ride on the back of the previous installation , Searching. While it is not a sequel to that one and you do not need to see that one first they were definitely trying to create something similar to that film and in all accounts they succeeded in doing so. Like Searching they shared the story pretty much entirely through technology like webcams and cell phones screens and you are tasked with trying to put the pieces together to solve who the kidnapper is.

It keeps your attention the whole time , but I think the problem with it is that it's extremely predictable. For the first three quarters of the film you know they would be showing all kinds false leads. This would be fine if they built the story and you were able to use these false leads to figure it out or make a guess about what ends up happening, but the reality is none of them really mean anything and the ending feels a bit lazy and something actual police would have solved in a heartbeat. The villain also has little to no character development which limits the ceiling on any movie's success.

Overall it's entertaining and I enjoyed attending with friends I hadn't seen in a while, but this isn't a movie you'd really consider watching again or one that you will remember after a while. Still fine entertainment for a Saturday night nonetheless but just not earth shattering.

This is in the same vein as "Searching", a first person mystery/thriller, where almost every scene is of a person sitting at a computer or looking at a phone. If this alarms you, don't let it. It is very well put together, enough notes are put on the "screen" so even the very computer illiterate should be able to follow.

The story is a young girl, who loses her beloved father, and is raised by her now single mother without any other family. The mother disappears while on vacation and the daughter uses her computer skills to find clues. There are many twists and turns which will keep your interest. Not sure if all of the computer navigation is terribly realistic, but it's easy to suspend your disbelief, and I advise you to.

Missing is another (I can't believe I can already say another) all computer technology related movie, basically the kind of movie youngsters will like more than the older generation which I'm a part of. Not that I didn't enjoy it, because I did, mostly because of the mystery. But I've already seen a few other movies with the exact same set-up, that is, somebody clicking away on a keyboard, solving mysteries like it is the easiest thing to do, things that would take me days if not weeks to figure out. I guess the new generation, that is almost born with a smartphone in hand, just are much handier with apps, websites and hacking than the old geezers like me. Pretty low budget in everything in this movie. A bit surprised by the high ratings it gets on here, reviewers are normally much harsher. The acting was okay for most of the cast. Storm Reid on the other hand, playing the lead character, wasn't very convincing in my humble opinion, it's more television soap level than big screen level. But the plot is interesting to follow so all in all it's worth a watch.

I'm not sure what movie people are reviewing here but this one is something to forget and move on from. Really, a teenager on google figuring out the mystery of the decade, cracking passwords like Google and finding task rabbits that care so much about the greater good of their work. Having FBI agents tell her all about the case as it's going on. Sure. One of the worst movies I've seen in awhile. It was akin to looking directly at my smartphone for over 90:00 with no point or purpose. I simply don't understand the allure of a move where there is a bad plot, no acting, and nothing but noise clicks. Skip it.

'Missing' is a standalone sequel to the hugely successful 'Searching' from 2018. At the rate technology and social media is moving, I suppose this could be seen as an updated version of 'Searching'.

June is a young girl who still misses her Dad, who died when she was very young. The film's opening scenes depict a tragic story of a young girl who lost her Dad to cancer. Her Mom, Grace, now has a new boyfriend, Kevin Lin, and they're going away on vacation.

When the time comes for June to fetch them from the airport, they never arrive, and are soon reported missing. June then decides to make use of the Internet and social media to find out what might have happened, and discovers much more about her mom and Kevin than she anticipated.

'Missing' excellently incorporates the way we use the internet nowadays, and modern social media is perfectly utilized, making the film very relevant and relatable. Unfortunately, (older) people who don't use the Internet on a regular basis might be completely lost. They simply won't understand how the events can be possible.

Just like 'Searching' we're looking at a computer or phone screen for almost the entire film - without even realizing it. The film is incredibly realistic. But wait, there's more: around the halfway mark there's a shock twist. And if that wasn't enough, there's another shock reveal during the final act.

'Missing' had my attention from the very beginning. It is a very detailed and well written script, and the editing is incredible. I found the film fascinating and captivating. I must be honest, with the film being so realistic I did find the finale a bit too sensational - almost as if they wanted to give the film more edge. This ending, however, felt too much like a crime thriller with most of the realism gone. Despite this, though, 'Missing' is a well made film that deserves to be seen.

From the minds behind ¨Searching¨ comes ¨Missing¨, a thrilling roller-coaster mystery that makes you wonder how well you know those closest to you. A simple plot mostly set at a room: after his teenage mother goes missing, a desperate teen tries to find clues on her laptop. This dizzying and electrifying thriller, premiered at the 2023 Sundance Festival, focuses on the desperate search carried out by young June (Storm Reid) to find her missing mother (Nia Long) in Colombia during the holidays with her new boyfriend (Ken Leung). 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 to 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. How much do we know our closest people?. No one disappears without a trace!. He just missed his daughter's final call. June's daughter is missing. She can't find out where she is until he finds out who she is. No-one is lost without a trace. We are what we hide.

Will Merrick and Nicholas D. Johnson direct this sequel to his debut film as cameramen in "Searching", once again using the computer screen as a narrative resource to tell the story. An intricate story in which nothing and no one is what they seem, in which the deeper the investigation, the more secrets come to light and in which unanswered questions become the only thread that can be pulled. The film took jusa few months to shoot. However, it took long time to make due to the prep, editing and animating. Missing(2023) succeeds because of the thriller , tension , Kafkaesque suspense , as well as an interestingly written script concerning a complex intrigue in which our starring are in such extreme situation and their subsequent instinctive urges for survival . This laptop-set thriller deals with a deadly game of cat-and-mouse in which video cameras capture everything, and the internet has turned into a cesspool of surveillance that's hundred times more horrifying than Leatherface's dugout. While the film features computer operating systems, programs and (mostly) websites, they were re-created from scratch and animated on computers. We immediately see that the story is going to be told from some unorthodox perspectives as each scene is broadcast through a window on a computer monitor. The filmmakers ensured that each operating system, website, program, and app shown is visually accurate for the time/year in which the scene takes place. Despite its average budget the picture manages to be intelligent , intriguing and thrilling but also a little bit boring and hard to follow . The good thing about this film is that the director made it on a limited budget only having to do a few sets , yet the movie works on many levels but is constantly reconfigured. There is here in separate windows featuring a Webcam feed , even the action sequences are showcased in this format . In spite of being technically a "Techno thriller", the film nods at everything from a technological world to Hitchcock to mystery movie . The final result is an offbeat thriller that's captivating , in spite of not being all that fun or especially thoughtful , neither thought-provoking .

The motion picture was original and innovately directed by Nicholas D. Johnson, Will Merrick . These filmmakers adapt to the times and find thriller/action/mystery in the ways people are living today. Directors manage to not seem completely daft and they're attacking our vulnerability online by setting his Techno film entirely unsettling. This picture relatively cheap was tautly written and directed, that's why it has a rating: 6.5/10. Better than average.

As a fan of found footage films I've seen the best and worst of the genre. Missing is a sequel of sorts to Searching and successfully continues the subgenre of found footage "screen recording" horror/thrillers that have emerged in recent years (Unfriended being another example).

June's mother goes on a trip with her new boyfriend and doesn't return when expected - prompting June to investigate largely online and over the phone from home. That's the initial premise at least - it quickly develops into a rabbit hole of secrets and lies.

Missing fully utilises the tools of its presentation to keep the audience engaged and immersed in the investigative flow of the film. We're bombarded with information and have it visually on hand when pertinent to plot developments - and many things shown early in the film prove themselves to be relevant later in the film. Even the very presentation - we are watching June's screen becomes relevant, as we're not the only ones watching her this way.

The film can be confusing if you don't pay attention. There are endless twists and turns - and while in the context of the film they make sense - for some I could see it being tiring and overwrought. Missing is also nearly 2 hours in length with few lulls in the plot developments - long for the genre.

If you enjoy found footage, tense thrillers, and crime documentaries - this movie is most certainly for you. You won't be disappointed - as long as you're paying attention.

"Missing" is an anomaly - for a January movie that had little to no marketing behind it, perhaps the most shocking thing about "Missing" is that it's a surprisingly high-quality thriller with a focus on true unpredictability.

"After her mother goes missing, a young woman tries to find her from home, using tools available to her online." This IMDb synopsis is literally all I knew about this movie as I wanted into the theatre to watch it opening night; I dragged my cousin along with me, who did not read this synopsis before entering the film; as we sat down in the plus, ultra-luxury reclining seats and the lights started to dim, my cousin leaned over and whispered into my ear, "I still have no idea what this movie is about." And besides the short plot description that I read, neither did I. And after watching this movie with only a vague idea of its plot, there is no doubt in my mind that seeing "Missing" totally blind as to what it has in store for you is the optimal viewing experience.

A true missing person's mystery, "Missing" has more twists and turns than a roller coaster at Cedar Point. The story organically unfolds to slowly reveal more pertinent information to the viewer - coupled with fast-paced editing and a rapid, heart-racing soundtrack, the 1 hour and 51-minute running time flies by. And this breakneck speed of the film only adds to the intensity, as you really begin to feel the struggle of having to find who is missing before it's too late. I literally found myself stressed out in the best way while watching this movie - and for a thriller, that's really all I want.

Now, how is the so-called found footage style of the movie - does it get in the way of the experience? Not at all; found footage movies historically get a bad reputation, but "Missing" is an example of found footage at its best. There is no annoying shaky camera where you can't see what's happening, or bizarre editing that hinders you from seeing pivotal story moments. Everything feels fluid and purposeful with a singular goal: To allow the audience to clearly follow the story in the most entertaining way possible.

Honestly, I loved this movie, and I'm having trouble figuring out what more to say other than, "I loved this movie." I'm not sure what's going on this January, but all I have to say is that if you're looking for an edge of your seat thriller, you found it.

I wasn't really buying into Storm Reid's character being such a multi-tasking online sleuth with so many easy and convenient online access options bypassing so many security standards. Even the story, albeit nothing revolutionary except for the way it was told mostly via screenlife format, had way too many plot and technical issues in the writing. Also, maybe due to the inexperience of the filmmakers to direct their cast properly, I only found Joaquim de Almeida as Javi to be the most believable character, then in a distant second place, Nia Long as Grace. Even with the decent pacing that made the 111 min runtime fly by, most of the screenlife shots were happening too fast for us to figure out what was actually going on. Nevertheless, it was still a unique way to tell a story and it was suspenseful for the most part.

Directors Nicholas Johnson and Will Merrick return to the big screen with Missing, a similar albeit much improved rendition of their 2018 film Searching. This time around, they excel at building up tension, allowing the audience to breathe momentarily, and then plunging you right back into the drama with a new discovery. The script demanded plenty from Storm Reid, playing the protagonist June, but the lead actor holds her own, often able to dig deep for the emotionally rich scenes, which tend to come regularly in a movie depicting a voracious girl in a race against time to find her missing mother. But just as important as any actor on the silver screen is the score in the background, and Julian Scherle's score quickly caught my attention and brilliantly helped develop the atmosphere. Although there are aspects of the film that can be considered implausible, I find it difficult to hold that against it. The main character is virtually a Sherlock Holmes-level sleuth, not to mention her uncanny ability to operate a computer at the speed of light. Yet the movie requires those two plot devices in order to move forward. I went into this film with tempered expectations, but I think Johnson and Merrick are starting to get the hang of this fully computer-based movie subgenre.

I wasn't expecting much as thrillers and horrors are a let down these days butttt... this was actually so good! Filmed from a different perspective with so many different "no ways" and "omg" scenes. I didn't pick my phone up once whilst watching this film and that says a lot for someone with ADHD, I was hooked the whole time.

Missing was really well written. From the beginning to the end it just kept getting better and better. It's not scary (if you don't get scared easily) but, it will have you on the edge of your seat!.

10/10 would recommend this and thanks to TikTok that's how I found it..

Missing turned out to be an expectedly good surprise. I had low expectations going into this but it was a thrill of a movie with a fairly well thought out and complex story line. I think the only thing really missing from this was quality acting but given how it was filmed and relying so much on social media and other neat ways of capturing scenes, acting didn't matter as much and it wasn't as noticeably bad. But I really enjoyed the point to point story and how there were unexpected twists and turns. I'd definitely recommend this movie to someone. IMDb needs to get rid of this damn character minimum.

I wasn't going to see this because the entire genre of doing a movie through instant messengers and apps is already a little played out... but then I saw the ratings across the board and thought I might be wrong.

This movie has been made 1,000 times over. Lifetime created a network out of this exact story, multiple times over. There's really nothing new or unique in it, and the acting gets pretty rough at times. The plot goes pretty much where you expect it to go, even if the writers think they're dropping some twists in.

It's fine to watch in a theater for a matinee price, but if you're paying more than that you're just burning money.

Storm Reid ("June") wakes up a bit the worst for wear one morning only to find she is meant to be at the airport picking up her mother and her boyfriend who are returning to the United Sates after a trip to Colombia. Oddly, the pair are no-shows and soon she is caught in a mystery that could involve kidnapping and the FBI as the young woman tries to find out just where "Grace" and "Kevin" have gone! What now ensues is actually quite a scarily effective treatise on just how easy it is for an internet-savvy teenager to use some fairly basic navigational skills and a fair degree of common sense too use the web to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the missing couple. For me, too much of this happens on hard to follow busy laptop or phone screens, and the story itself has one or two pretty substantial holes - those becoming annoyingly evident and implausible as the plot develops. Still, it's a decent effort from Reid and is an effectively paced drama that just about keeps the interest for the almost two hours it takes us to reach the really rather convoluted and far-fetched resolution.