Missing Link
Missing Link
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
1/5
Mild
Expert review
Missing Link is a warm and funny family stop-motion adventure, with an inviting quest structure but several moments of genuine peril. The main sensitive elements are repeated chases involving a hired killer, stylized fights, guns being fired, dramatic falls, and short scenes of suspense in dangerous settings, especially in the mountains. The film stays non graphic and clearly fantastical, yet the sense of threat returns often enough that a very young child may still find it intense despite the humor and the lovable main character. There is also some mockery and social humiliation, mild rude language, and visible alcohol in a period setting. For most children, it is more engaging and comfortable around age 7, with co viewing recommended for kids who are easily frightened by persistent villains, gunfire, or height related danger.
Synopsis
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.
Difficult scenes
Early on, Sir Lionel tries to prove the existence of mysterious creatures in an adventure setting that already includes physical danger. His conflict with the explorers' society brings fairly strong social humiliation, which may affect children who are sensitive to rejection or harsh, contemptuous adults. The journey is repeatedly interrupted by a hired killer whose mission is to stop the heroes from succeeding. There are several chases, physical scuffles, direct threats, and gunfire, all handled in a stylized way but clearly enough to create tension for younger viewers. One nighttime break in sequence adds suspense because the characters move around secretly before being discovered. A gun is fired during the confusion, then the action turns into a fast escape, which may unsettle children who dislike sudden noises or scenes where heroes are being hunted. In the mountain section, the film features ice bridges, cliffs, captivity, and a stronger sense of danger than in the earlier parts of the story. The characters are in clear risk of falling or being hurt, even though the imagery remains family friendly and avoids graphic detail.
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About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2019
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Chris Butler
- Main cast
- Hugh Jackman, Zoe Saldaña, Zach Galifianakis, Stephen Fry, Timothy Olyphant, Emma Thompson, Amrita Acharia, Matt Lucas, Ching Valdes-Aran, David Walliams
- Studios
- LAIKA, Annapurna Pictures
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
1/5
Mild
Expert review
Missing Link is a warm and funny family stop-motion adventure, with an inviting quest structure but several moments of genuine peril. The main sensitive elements are repeated chases involving a hired killer, stylized fights, guns being fired, dramatic falls, and short scenes of suspense in dangerous settings, especially in the mountains. The film stays non graphic and clearly fantastical, yet the sense of threat returns often enough that a very young child may still find it intense despite the humor and the lovable main character. There is also some mockery and social humiliation, mild rude language, and visible alcohol in a period setting. For most children, it is more engaging and comfortable around age 7, with co viewing recommended for kids who are easily frightened by persistent villains, gunfire, or height related danger.
Synopsis
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.
Difficult scenes
Early on, Sir Lionel tries to prove the existence of mysterious creatures in an adventure setting that already includes physical danger. His conflict with the explorers' society brings fairly strong social humiliation, which may affect children who are sensitive to rejection or harsh, contemptuous adults. The journey is repeatedly interrupted by a hired killer whose mission is to stop the heroes from succeeding. There are several chases, physical scuffles, direct threats, and gunfire, all handled in a stylized way but clearly enough to create tension for younger viewers. One nighttime break in sequence adds suspense because the characters move around secretly before being discovered. A gun is fired during the confusion, then the action turns into a fast escape, which may unsettle children who dislike sudden noises or scenes where heroes are being hunted. In the mountain section, the film features ice bridges, cliffs, captivity, and a stronger sense of danger than in the earlier parts of the story. The characters are in clear risk of falling or being hurt, even though the imagery remains family friendly and avoids graphic detail.