Gripping thriller in which a doting widowed father (John
Cho) discovers he knows less about his teen daughter's (Michelle La) life than
he thought after she mysteriously disappears, and he has to aid the detective
on the case (Debra Messing) by investigating the high schooler's online social
interaction for clues about her fate. The trail takes a number of surprising
twists and turns, at least one of which places this off-limits for most younger
moviegoers. Grown-ups will likely appreciate the clever way director and
co-writer Aneesh Chaganty incorporates current technology into the plot of his
feature debut as well as the script's subtle but touching affirmation of family
life in the face of death and grief. Possibly acceptable for older teens.
Watch out for: Mature
themes, including suspicions of incest, images of and references to drug use, a
mild oath, at least one rough and a few crude terms and a single crass
expression.
Rated: A-III, adults; MPAA:
PG-13
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