Missing
Missing

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Missing

2023
Movie
Adult · 18+
172 min
English

Caprice and her future husband Marcello travel to Paris to spend a few romantic days. After a hot night in a luxury hotel, Marcello wakes up alone - no sign of his girlfriend. The police can't help him, but through an investigator he gets the number of Clara Mia, a former member of the special unit. Together they head off to find Caprice.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users85%
Director: Will Merrick, Nick JohnsonGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A teenage girl, June Allen, is eager to travel to Colombia with her mother, Grace. However, when Grace goes missing shortly after arriving, June must use all available digital tools at her disposal to find her. From her own laptop in Los Angeles, she navigates a maze of online clues and government red tape, racing against time to uncover the truth.

Critical Reception

Missing received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its innovative use of the screenlife format and its suspenseful narrative. While some found the plot occasionally convoluted, the film was widely appreciated for its effective tension-building and a surprising twist. Audience reception was also strong, with viewers enjoying the modern approach to a mystery thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative use of the screenlife format to build suspense.

  • Lauded for its engaging mystery and compelling central performance.

  • Some critics noted minor plot contrivances but overall found it a thrilling experience.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's modern storytelling techniques and the suspenseful plot. Many enjoyed the twists and turns, finding it a clever and entertaining thriller.

Fun Fact

Missing is a standalone sequel to the 2018 film 'Searching', utilizing a similar screenlife narrative technique.

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