Searching

Touching & Tense ‘Search’ Turns A Gimmicky Premise Into Something Cinematic

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Director/co-writer Annesh Chaganty’s debut feature cannily explores online identity in an IRL thriller

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John Cho and Debra Messing star in Aneesh Chaganty's contemporary spin on the missing-child thriller.

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Director Aneesh Chaganty’s feature debut takes a deep dive into the dark web — and keeps moviegoers on the edge of their seats

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As the style begins to wear out its welcome, the promise of a resolution and nifty twist keep things nimble. Like a well-crafted paperback, Searching never commits the cardinal sin of being boring. Chaganty does his damndest to find new ways of showing his viewers new developments in fresh, technical ways. Though it be far from perfect, the execution is worth the journey.

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John Cho plays internet detective in the clever, Hitchcockian web thriller Searching

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We’ve seen this gimmick before: the high-wire act of setting a movie entirely within the confines of electronic devices, allowing us to feel as if we’re logging in, clicking and typing along with the characters in real time.

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The combination of clever concept reflecting the prevalence of screens in everyday life, and the pleasure of watching a typically underused Mr. Cho take on a meaty lead role make Searching a satisfying psychological thriller.

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The film suddenly and unfortunately morphs into a generic and manipulative missing-person thriller.

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Computer-Screen Thriller “Searching” Is a Strong Argument for Logging Off

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