Search Party

A group of over-educated and under-fulfilled millennials in New York City become the amateur sleuths of a lost friend. Led by the determined Dory, they embark on a wild and increasingly dangerous quest to find her. Their investigation pulls them into a convoluted mystery that tests their friendships and forces them to confront their own privileged realities.

Search Party was met with mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised its unique blend of dark humor and suspense, as well as its commentary on millennial ennui. However, some found the plot occasionally convoluted, and the characters' actions sometimes frustratingly self-absorbed.

• A quirky and often funny take on the millennial generation.
• Features a sharp script that successfully blends genres.
• Some viewers found the characters' motivations and plot progression to be less believable.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's comedic elements and its satirical look at a specific generation. However, some reviews mentioned that the mystery aspect wasn't always convincing and that the characters could be off-putting.

While the film itself was released in 2014, it gained significant popularity and a cult following after being picked up by HBO Max for its streaming service in 2020, leading to the development of a critically acclaimed television series of the same name.