Missing Link (2019) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Todd Tomorrow · 04-05-2019, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by The Debts

They are positive but far from enthusiastic (lots of 3 out of 5 reviews). That’s how I feel about all the Laika films. They look fantastic and you have to admire the craft, but as good story-telling they never quite score for me.

RodChester · 04-05-2019, 03:19 PM

I’ll see this because it’s Laika and I have A List. However, I’d be fine without seeing it too. I do hope it does well though and Laika will be able to continue making films. After seeing Kubo, I want nothing more than for Laika to do some sort of science fiction type film. I think that would just be amazing.

Monterey Jack · 04-06-2019, 01:34 AM

Even if this is only as good as The Boxtrolls (the "weakest" Laika film), it will still be terrific family entertainment.

Poya · 04-06-2019, 01:50 AM

Just give them the Oscar please! They need this for all the hard work they put into each film for the past decade. They finally gave an award to a non-Disney film this year after 7 years and I hope that continues. I have no hope for Toy Story 4 or Frozen 2. Both completely unnecessary and unappealing. What the hell does Laika need to do?

joshsquash729 · 04-06-2019, 02:16 AM

Kubo is one of my favorite animated movies of all time, and Coraline is fairly high up there too. Aside from that, I've found Laika films to be quite charming, but nothing groundbreaking. There's a charm and nostalgic quality to the stop-motion, and you can tell a lot of love goes into every little bit. That's the part I like most. I'll give this one a try when it comes out, but I probably won't rush to see it.

Hardback247 · 04-06-2019, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Poya

I have no hope for Toy Story 4 or Frozen 2. Both completely unnecessary and unappealing.

Movies are never made because they are necessary.

Jennifer Lawrence Fan · 04-06-2019, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Poya

Just give them the Oscar please! They need this for all the hard work they put into each film for the past decade. They finally gave an award to a non-Disney film this year after 7 years and I hope that continues. I have no hope for Toy Story 4 or Frozen 2. Both completely unnecessary and unappealing. What the hell does Laika need to do?

Make money.

Chaotic · 04-06-2019, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jennifer Lawrence Fan

Make money.

Get out, we hate you.

Mandalorian · 04-06-2019, 03:11 AM

I’m definitely making a trip to the theater to support Laika.

Poya · 04-06-2019, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Hardback247

Movies are never made because they are necessary.

Get Out was necessary...

Chaotic · 04-06-2019, 06:28 PM

https://www.flickfilosopher.com/2019...throwback.html

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A quite literally cartoonishly awful protagonist, a plot that makes no sense, lowbrow humor, and terrible gender dynamics add up to an unpleasant retro mess

Ouch

CelluloidPal · 04-06-2019, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Chaotic

https://www.flickfilosopher.com/2019...throwback.html

Ouch

Well, this particular critic has been known to have her own biases going on.

The Debts · 04-11-2019, 05:04 PM

Any chance we could open up the poll soon? Film comes out tomorrow.

MattPerdue · 04-11-2019, 11:35 PM

Saw it today and loved it. The film feels kinda like a Blake Edwards comedy with the styling of modern adventure film. It feels more like an adult-oriented film in that way but it doesn't go for cheap obscenities like a lot of "adult" animation tends to. The cast is great and the visuals are remarkable as always. My only regret is not seeing it in 3D but money's tight right now.

Diesel · 04-12-2019, 01:12 AM

Had tickets to this at 6:30 tonight but our theatre had to cancel the showings because of "problems with the movie"

I'll catch it during the week next week now.

Monterey Jack · 04-12-2019, 01:20 AM

This movie has the second old-school western-inspired barroom brawl I've seen in a movie in the last two months. That's kind of weird.

Anyways, really enjoyed this, although I'd rank it with The Boxtolls in the realm of Laika films I really like, but don't quite love. That may change with a second viewing, though, For now, a strong B+.

Mr.F · 04-12-2019, 05:10 AM

Very good movie. Not quite as thrilling as ParaNorman or Kubo, but was taken by the visual ambition in this relatively small movie. The big action sequence in the middle is jaw dropping. Great performances. Had a good time.

The Debts · 04-12-2019, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.F

Very good movie. Not quite as thrilling as ParaNorman or Kubo, but was taken by the visual ambition in this relatively small movie. The big action sequence in the middle is jaw dropping. Great performances. Had a good time.

(sees username)

Leonidas King · 04-12-2019, 10:29 PM

I liked this but wasn't enamored with it like I was with Kubo and the Two Strings in 2016. The animation here is beautiful and clearly more advanced. The film offers some eye peeling set pieces though. As for the story though it's basic and retold many times.

I hold dearly Coraline and Kubo though. It's still some of Laika's best work.

Chaotic · 04-12-2019, 10:32 PM

I liked it. Story-wise it was ok but the animation and set pieces were great. Coraline and ParaNorman are still my favs.

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04-05-2019, 03:19 PM	#42
RodChester Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Illinois Home Theater Gallery:63 4K collection:333 Blu-ray collection:3380 DVD collection:141 Trading Score:129	I’ll see this because it’s Laika and I have A List. However, I’d be fine without seeing it too. I do hope it does well though and Laika will be able to continue making films. After seeing Kubo, I want nothing more than for Laika to do some sort of science fiction type film. I think that would just be amazing.

04-06-2019, 01:34 AM	#43
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	Even if this is only as good as The Boxtrolls (the "weakest" Laika film), it will still be terrific family entertainment.

04-06-2019, 01:50 AM	#44
Poya Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jun 2011 Location:NY, NY 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:12	Just give them the Oscar please! They need this for all the hard work they put into each film for the past decade. They finally gave an award to a non-Disney film this year after 7 years and I hope that continues. I have no hope for Toy Story 4 or Frozen 2. Both completely unnecessary and unappealing. What the hell does Laika need to do?

04-06-2019, 02:16 AM	#45
joshsquash729 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2018 Location:Forest Hills, NY 4K collection:261 Blu-ray collection:725 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:7	Kubo is one of my favorite animated movies of all time, and Coraline is fairly high up there too. Aside from that, I've found Laika films to be quite charming, but nothing groundbreaking. There's a charm and nostalgic quality to the stop-motion, and you can tell a lot of love goes into every little bit. That's the part I like most. I'll give this one a try when it comes out, but I probably won't rush to see it.

04-06-2019, 03:11 AM	#49
Mandalorian Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:1130 Blu-ray collection:2783 Trading Score:252	I’m definitely making a trip to the theater to support Laika.

04-11-2019, 05:04 PM	#53
The Debts Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:ME 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:330 DVD collection:181 MA collection:143 Digital collection:211 iTunes collection:147 Prime collection:122 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Any chance we could open up the poll soon? Film comes out tomorrow.

04-11-2019, 11:35 PM	#54
MattPerdue Special Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2012 4K collection:502 Blu-ray collection:1335 Trading Score:148	Saw it today and loved it. The film feels kinda like a Blake Edwards comedy with the styling of modern adventure film. It feels more like an adult-oriented film in that way but it doesn't go for cheap obscenities like a lot of "adult" animation tends to. The cast is great and the visuals are remarkable as always. My only regret is not seeing it in 3D but money's tight right now.

04-12-2019, 01:12 AM	#55
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	Had tickets to this at 6:30 tonight but our theatre had to cancel the showings because of "problems with the movie" I'll catch it during the week next week now.

04-12-2019, 01:20 AM	#56
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	This movie has the second old-school western-inspired barroom brawl I've seen in a movie in the last two months. That's kind of weird. Anyways, really enjoyed this, although I'd rank it with The Boxtolls in the realm of Laika films I really like, but don't quite love. That may change with a second viewing, though, For now, a strong B+.

04-12-2019, 05:10 AM	#57
Mr.F Expert Member Member since:Mar 2010	Very good movie. Not quite as thrilling as ParaNorman or Kubo, but was taken by the visual ambition in this relatively small movie. The big action sequence in the middle is jaw dropping. Great performances. Had a good time.

04-12-2019, 10:29 PM	#59
Leonidas King Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Sparta, Laconia - GRC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:657 Blu-ray collection:2628 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:250	I liked this but wasn't enamored with it like I was with Kubo and the Two Strings in 2016. The animation here is beautiful and clearly more advanced. The film offers some eye peeling set pieces though. As for the story though it's basic and retold many times. I hold dearly Coraline and Kubo though. It's still some of Laika's best work.

04-12-2019, 10:32 PM	#60
Chaotic Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Denver, CO	I liked it. Story-wise it was ok but the animation and set pieces were great. Coraline and ParaNorman are still my favs.

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