Searching

“For a film where every single scene is rigidly contained within a screen — framed by an iPhone FaceTime chat, a laptop exchange, TV image, home movie or security camera surveillance — Searching has a surprising sense of momentum.”

Kim Hughes, Original-Cin · 91

“Cutting to the emotional core of what social media says about us, the result is as much a time capsule of our relationship to (and reliance upon) modern technology as it is a cutting-edge digital thriller.”

Peter Debruge, Variety · 90

“Searching isn't just a gimmick movie. It delivers the goods.”

Brian Gallagher, IGN · 90

“Search is shockingly effective, not just in creating a sense of constant, palpable tension, but also in the way it pulls off authentic, effective emotional beats.”

Bryan Bishop, The Verge · 86

“Chaganty and co-writer Sev Ohanian refrained from facilitating a cautionary tale centered on the unspeakable dangers that lie ahead with every click. Their approach concentrates on experiences that are collectively understood in relation to modern artifacts and how they transform our codes of conduct.”

Carlos Aguilar, TheWrap · 85