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.
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Cast
- Hugh JackmanSir Lionel Frost (voice)
- Zoe SaldañaAdelina Fortnight (voice)
- Zach GalifianakisMr. Susan Link (voice)
- Stephen FryLord Piggot-Dunceby (voice)
- Timothy OlyphantWillard Stenk (voice)
- Emma ThompsonDora the Yeti Elder (voice)
- Amrita AchariaAma Lhamu (voice)
- Matt LucasMr. Collick (voice)
- Ching Valdes-AranGamu (voice)
- David WalliamsMr. Lemuel Lint (voice)
Recommendations
- 83
IndieWire
Missing Link is a sweet, touching, and seriously fun adventure comedy about two lost souls who are struggling to reconcile yesterday with tomorrow in their bid to belong in a world that refuses to make room for them. - 80
IGN
Anchored by first-rate storytelling, Missing Link is another jewel in the crown for Laika that leaves you satisfied and still ready for more. - 80
Variety
Sooner or later, Laika was bound to branch out, which makes this funnier, more colorful film the link previously missing between the company’s Goth-styled past and whatever comes next. - 80
Empire
A charming family-friendly story about adventure and friendship — told with bar-raising artistic craft and technical skill. We’d expect nothing less from Laika. - 75
The Film Stage
Laika’s craft makes the sweet-natured, grand adventure worth going on, but the accompanying dialogue from those leading the journey is ultimately too simple-minded to make a memorable mark. - 75
The A.V. Club
It operates on its own little wavelength, rather than broadcasting itself loudly. - 67
The Playlist
Missing Link is a fun, if uneventful and uninspired, trip, but at least it won’t annoy the parents who are along for its fast-paced ride. - 60
TheWrap
Writer-director Chris Butler (“ParaNorman”) excels in his decision to direct the story with gorgeous, bright, bold colors but seems to flounder in telling his story in a way that resonates for children and adults. His script seems aimed at elementary school-aged children, with light-hearted and easy humor, but it fails to hold interest beyond a few scenes.
