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what is going on to all my movie fans out there and welcome back to my Channel today we are here
to discuss the new screen life mystery thriller by the name of missing now this is a standalone
sequel to The Incredible 2018 searching and I know you're probably at home think to yourself
is this is Hollywood cash grab is it a sequel five years too little too late or are we looking
at a sequel that's on par if not better than the original we'll be discussing that and so much more
in today's spoiler free review but before we get into it go ahead and start to leave your thoughts
in the comments let me know if you've seen 2018 searching and if you were a fan of that film and
of course what you've seen missing let's talk about your experience what worked what didn't
work and do you want to see more of this screen life storytelling with these same creators in the
future and of course if you all enjoyed today's commentary and review make sure you're hitting
the thumbs up as well as sharing this review so let's get into that first question this is
a standalone sequel to a film that came out five years ago so first off do you have to have scene
searching is it a direct sequel to that film to answer that question without spoil anything
this is what we like to call a stand a loan sequel meaning that it's in the same universe but we're
looking at whole new different characters a whole new different story there's a couple Easter eggs
that allude to that 2018 film but you don't have to have seen that to enjoy this film so we get
that out of the way pretty early then the second thing is well is this just a Hollywood cash grabs
coming out in July does anyone really care about it no this is a film you all are going to want to
see and this is my reasons why this isn't just a traditional Hollywood cash grab of a sequel
Instead This is passing the torch of the sorts it's actually playing into this whole five-year
Gap because the technology has actually enhanced since that 2018 film and also when it comes to
this story the tables have turned because this time around we have a daughter looking for her
mother and the rabbit hole we go through in this film is absolutely insane now getting into this
screen live storytelling method to me is beyond impressive because we've never really sit in the
room with the characters at the same time because we're looking at this story being told through a
computer screen a smartphone or a smart watch and you really can't get that sense of being
present in the situation or you don't really feel like is tangible but creators do such a
great job of making that experience a part of the narrative because as you're seeing things playing
out through the character's perspective through their screens it's almost like you are there with
them because you're seeing they're just locked into the phone they're locking the computer and
that's the only limitations they have so it really creates a an immersive experience an experience
that would make you think what would I do if I was in that situation I also want to go into
the appreciation of how this film includes this whole Obsession that we have as a society with
True Crime TV shows and films and it definitely continues that ongoing conversation about the use
of technology and how it can be both a gift and a curse all at the same time and the filmmakers
they never really force you to lean either which way instead they try to display how it can be used
in both good ways and and sometimes bad ways and once you see this film you're definitely going
to go home and want to double check your passwords and probably put some tape on your laptop computer
and only in all the different computers and cameras you all might have in your home but also
helps that you have great performances starting off with storm Reed who I've been following her
career since 2013 and she gives in my opinion her best performance to date in her very already
impressive and young career now storm Reed plays June who recently turns 18 in this film and like
most 18 year olds she doesn't want to listen to her mom that isn't the top of her priority and she
really doesn't appreciate what her mother does for her and the protection that her mother has
for so we can all kind of relate to that 18 year old film but going back to storm read is seeing
her going through the lengths as June that go to find her mother by any means necessary and
literally using her resources and the technology available to her such as Google security cameras
and even the WhatsApp app to communicate to a complete stranger in Colombia and she doesn't
even speak Spanish so it's just seeing her going those extra miles to really look into finding her
mom and also shout out to Javier when you see the film you know who I'm talking about but also want
to not leave out the great performance that we get from the incredible Nia Long who plays Grace
who is June's mother that's missing in this film I really like the chemistry that they had both
of them gave extremely believable and compelling performances and you really buy into them being
a mother and daughter and lastly the film is genuinely a crowd pleaser and the Mystery is
unpredictable and has some truly bone chilling reveals that will have you on the edge of your
seat throughout the entire film and I also really appreciate how the film captures putting yourself
in our main character situation like if you if I was June I would have lost my mind I wouldn't have
been able to do half the stuff she was capable of because man she really goes through it in finding
her mom or attempting to find her mom in this narrative so it really does a good job of doing
that so getting into some of my criticisms here I will say I do feel the film definitely had more
suspension of disbelief in this sequel especially when you have a character like again when you see
the film is a character by the name of Javier who lives in Colombia and just how he was able
to be so involved in helping out June when you see the film you kind of understand where he's
coming from but again suspension of disbelief you have to use it quite a few times in this
film which is it's just a minor thing but really my main issue that I have with the film kind of
dives into the actual final twist that to me felt a bit over the top and ridiculous now
it's definitely in the realm of possibilities of what we actually see in this film but kind
of diving a little bit deeper without giving it away however the actual truth is revealed in the
third act and it felt slightly forced and a little bit artificial to me I just felt as though the
first two halves were really grounded in reality and universally it was really relatable versus
when we get into that third act it just didn't feel the same now it's not a deal breaker but
it's definitely something that stood out to me so before I give you all my score My overall thoughts
I really want to thank you all for watching this video so far if you could hit that thumbs up share
this review leave your thoughts in the comments and of course subscribe to the channel and hit
that notification Bell overall if you enjoyed 2018 searching you are going to love missing it pushes
the envelope for this interesting and Innovative way to tell stories through screens while also
adding to the conversation about how we have to be more responsible and aware of today's internet and
Technology but also who you decide to let in your life it was extremely fun to see this film poking
fun of the ongoing obsession with True Crime and at the end of the day this Standalone sequel is
entertaining it is thrilling and is also heartfelt and it is very informative at the same time and
I think that this is a must-see film come January 20th I'm gonna give missing a 4 out of five now I
have been fortunate enough to be a Critic and have these press screens early and it's not always true
but in this case I think it is normally when you can see a film a week before its release date that
to me bodes well for the studio having confidence in the film even though it comes out in the early
year we have had some pretty good films so far this 2023 and I think this is one of the best ones
so far so don't let the timing of when it comes out discourage you from seeing this the lack of
marketing is just kind of a sewing thing this film is very good and I highly recommend you all check
it out again a four out of five for me but hey that's just my thoughts I want to know yours in
the comment us below once you've seen the film again how did you experience the film was it a
good thing a bad thing that you predicting things did you not like certain aspects and do you want
to see more of this screen life storytelling let's talk about in the comments below thank
you all again for watching this review just a friendly reminder before you all leave to like
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