Missing Link

The film is sophisticated in its revisionist take on the adventure genre, introducing social and ecological concerns into the mix, though its irreverent humor is still accessible to children.

The pieces are all there... [but] I kind of would have preferred to watch the making of the movie than the actual movie.

With its nuanced narrative and astonishing visuals, Missing Link -- meticulously detailed and thematically dense -- is another delightful offering from Laika.

Stick around for the end credits to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the heroes' elephant ride across India. The animators particularly strive to offer a fresh take on their final destination...

hough Missing Link isn't without its flaws, it's still a compelling piece of work, attempting things on a scale that feels monumental - not only as a next step for Laika's growth, but for the field of stop-motion animation on the whole.

Despite it sexist stumble, I'd recommend LAIKA's latest. I just wish I didn't have to issue such a disclaimer.

There is a reason I have a huge place in my heart for stop-motion animation as a medium. It could be the painstakingly crafted claymation, the heartwarming stories perfect for any demographic, the stellar voice casts, or all of that coming together...

[A] genius stop-motion animation.

Enjoyable for kids who haven't been beaten to death by the same old, same old, but for everyone else, there's a predictability to each scene.

Missing Link is beautiful to look at, something for which Laika should be rightfully proud. It's just a shame that the story attached to it doesn't live up that standard.