From the mystical thriller “In Search” to the upcoming standalone sequel “The Gone”, the journey of June Allen has been an intriguing one. Starring Storm Reid, the film follows June’s quest to find her missing mother, Grace (Nia Long), who has vanished while on vacation in Colombia. With the help of technology, June is determined to uncover the truth, no matter the cost. Critics have already weighed in on the film, praising its unique visual presentation, mysterious plot, and its exploration of the ever-growing impact of technology on our lives. With its combination of thrilling suspense and thought-provoking themes, “Missing” looks to be an exciting cinematic experience. From John Cho’s groundbreaking performance to the clever script and gripping plot, this is a film that is sure to take your breath away. If you’re looking for an original, ambitious and completely different vision, then “Missing” is the movie for you. Don’t miss out on this thrilling experience when it hits theaters on January 20.
When the mystical thriller “In search” was released in 2018, it became a hit among viewers thanks to its unique visual presentation — using computer screens and smartphones — and a mysterious plot. Five years later, The Gone is slated to hit theaters as a standalone sequel starring The Last of Us actor Storm Reid (also known for screaming F-bombs at Idris Elba in Suicide Squad). Reed plays June Allen, who turns to technology in search of her mother Grace (Nia Long) after she goes missing while on vacation in Colombia. The reviews are in, so let’s see what the critics are saying before Missing opens in theaters on January 20.
John Cho made history in “The Search” as the first Asian-American to star in a thriller — a title he didn’t particularly like — as a father searching for his 16-year-old daughter. Missing Persons reverses this premise, as the parent is the party to the unknown location in the sequel. Let’s see what the critics think, starting with CinemaBlend’s review of The Gone. Eric Eisenberg says that if you can give up your faith enough to accept certain aspects of screen cinema, you’ll be rewarded with an anthology sequel even better than the original. He rates it 3.5 stars out of 5, saying:
It can’t be said that “Gone Faces” particularly promotes screen cinema, but it is further evidence of the impressive viability of storytelling in the medium — and the story that unfolds is compelling, moving and well told. It’s a fun and confusing mystery, and the film serves as a strong argument that there should be more chapters in this promising anthology series.
Lovia Gyarkie of THR called the film “scary,” noting that it not only focuses on the existence of various technological advances, but also discusses their impact on society, namely the ease with which we voluntarily subject ourselves to surveillance. The critic says:
Missing manages to maintain a confident, exciting atmosphere and overcome the tedium of its traditional narrative beats by treating each instrument – Gmail accounts, iPhone photos, and company websites—like a multi-layered puzzle that collects and offers more information than most people. to understand. For those already attuned to the tentacles of our increasingly voyeuristic world, Missing Faces, like the episode of Black Mirror, will mostly confirm suspicions about the ease of tracking even the most stubbornly opaque online lives. For everyone else, it will be a chilling call.
Jeremy Mathai of SlashFilm rated Missing 7 out of 10, saying that the sequel relies heavily on those aspects that worked for The Quest, but the clever script and gripping plot make for a bold and daring thriller that, according to this critic, , will take your breath away. According to the review:
No matter what they say about it, “Missing” is an insane performance that must be watched in theaters with a raucous crowd. If at times its scope exceeds its own understanding, at least it serves up an original, ambitious and completely different vision that could become the most unique original franchise this side of the Benoit Blanc Rian Johnson murder mysteries. You can’t help but feel like a breath of fresh air these days.
Robert Abel of The Wrap says the film proves the digital world is still fertile ground for exciting stories, as Missing replaces Searching’s Facebook and YouTube search and adds tools like Google street view, mobile tracking and Taskrabbit outsourcing. The critic claims that even if he gets a little ridiculous in his moves, he’s still exciting:
Yet this film’s handful of mysteries about no one being what they seem are still believably beyond June’s reach until they’re revealed for both maximum tension and, at times, heightened absurdity (especially his final twist and the crazy climax). But who cares about the absurdity of a Harlan Coben-esque story when the genre seems to be getting a juicy systemic update thanks to the world of live streaming, smartwatches, Mac stickers, VPNs and ring cameras?
Todd Gilchrist of Variety also cautions viewers not to be overly concerned with how we see information at any given moment. The critic notes that there is no real reason for this world to take place exclusively on screen, and the filmmakers even reduce exterior angles when it suits their needs. According to this review:
Absence ends up being so tied to its central technological premise that viewers who take it at face value can become distracted, wondering how they’re seeing certain information and from whose perspective, rather than focusing on a series of events , which are getting increasingly ridiculous, but it should prove fascinating nonetheless — at least until those who watch it dig it as much as June did.
If you are intrigued by the concept and what the critics are saying “Missing”, you’ll be able to see this film on the big screen from Friday, January 20. cinema, check out our 2023 movie release schedule to find out what’s coming soon.
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