Missing Link
Missing Link

Missing Link

2019Movie94 minEnglish

The charismatic Sir Lionel Frost considers himself to be the world's foremost investigator of myths and monsters. Trouble is, none of his small-minded, high-society peers seems to recognize this. Hoping to finally gain acceptance from these fellow adventurers, Sir Lionel travels to the Pacific Northwest to prove the existence of a legendary creature known as the missing link.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users82%
Director: Chris ButlerGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Sir Lionel Frost, a brave investigator of myths and monsters, considers himself the world's foremost expert on legends. He embarks on an adventure to the Pacific Northwest to find the fabled Bigfoot, a creature many people believe to be a myth. After locating the creature, whom he names 'Susan', Lionel discovers that this gentle giant is the last of his kind and is desperate to reunite with his distant relatives in the Himalayas. Thus begins a journey across the globe to find the mythical valley of Shangri-La.

Critical Reception

Missing Link received generally positive reviews from critics and was a moderate box office success. It was praised for its stunning stop-motion animation, witty script, and heartfelt story, though some found its plot to be somewhat predictable. The film was particularly lauded for its unique visual style and its blend of humor and adventure.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gorgeous, hand-crafted stop-motion animation and charming voice performances.
  • Applauded for its witty and intelligent script that appeals to both children and adults.
  • Noted for its adventurous plot and heartfelt message about connection and belonging.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Missing Link, highlighting its beautiful animation and engaging story. Many found it to be a heartwarming and funny adventure suitable for family viewing, with particular appreciation for the unique characters and the imaginative world-building.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film.

Fun Fact

The film features over 100,000 individual pieces of clay, which were used to create the stop-motion animation.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

After a perilous encounter with "Nessie" and - of course - a consequently broken camera, intrepid explorer "Sir Lionel" encounters a rather curious orange bear deep in the forest. It turns out that "Lint" is actually quite a friendly fellow...
r96sk

r96sk

Didn't find enjoyment with this, personally. I found things a bit off with <em>'Missing Link'</em>, none of it really clicked for me - it's without a little added oomph. I was watching it unfold, as opposed to feeling invested in it. The...
Gimly

Gimly

Can we please go back to a world where voice actors exist... Oh and bland stories don't, ideally? _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product._