Just perfect...

How sad is this?

Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

You Can Opt for Encyclopedic Analysis of this Controversial Film and contemplate "Accusations" and Denials about the Real-Life Story of a "Missing" Left-Wing leaning Journalist in a Latin American Country and consider its Implications and Political Stance.But the Film can be Viewed as an Amalgamation of Historical Events Portrayed in a "Twilight Zone" Format. You get the Feeling while Watching this Gripping Movie that it is Not Real and Taking Place in an Alternate Universe, Surreal.There are Lies and more Lies, Deception from Everyone of the "Higher-Ups". Jack Lemmon and Sissy Spacek are the Investigators of the Husband/Son that Disappeared Without a Trace. This Happened right after a Right Wing Coup and its Aftermath is the Stage that the Close, but Different, Duo find Themselves at Odds.The Filming is Not Really Documentarian, it is more like a Subtle Displacement of Reality with Images that are a Heightened Reality of a Certain Reality of Thuggery...on the Street Murders and Subjugation of Regular Citizens who Find Themselves Out After Curfew.The Film Contains Great Performances, a Haunting Score by Vangelis, and enough Mystery and Diabolical Intrigue to render this bit of Faction and its Display of an Onslaught On Freedom, a Profound Picture that is Must Viewing for Politicos and History Buffs.Note...Any Film denounced by Alexander Haig is one that is definitely worth seeing.

On 9th March 1928, Christine Collins lost her only son and went on a long and difficult journey to find him.In September 1973, Ed Horman lost his only son and went on a long and difficult journey to find him.Within 50 years, 2 similar incidents happened in America, how's that even possible!?"Missing" was released in 1982 while "Changeling" was released in 2008. I watched both of them yesterday. After watching these 2 movies, my condolences for the Hormans and Mrs. Collins were indescribably strong; and my anger for the corruptions within the various governments can't be described using words. Even until now, I'm still so angry and "amazed" by how pathetically corrupted the law and government can be.No doubt that "Missing" was, is and will still be one of the most powerful and influential political thrillers ever! As usual, Jack Lemmon and Sissy Spacek gave stunning performances. The movie kept me in suspense until the very end. Despite the movie's length, the perfectly crafted dialogue and incidents kept me on the edge of my seat for the entire 2 hours.This Oscar-winning movie remained as one of Hollywood's best thrillers. 10/10, worth- watching as long as you're not easily bored.

In comparison with recent Argo, for example... Jack Lemmon and Sissy Spacek, however, give a magnificent performance helping to bring the movie beyond blunt anti-U.S. attitudes. In the event of coups, dictatorships etc. there are - sadly enough - there are victims on all sides and even a holding of a citizenship of a friendly country does not automatically grant extra privileges.As the plot is based on true story and if you know the background, you know the course of events and the ending as well. I did not and so everything was thrilling to monitor as there were no indications if/when someone gets hurt or killed, or not. There are plenty of moments where the options are 50:50 - as during military-related situations, soldiers may act as they please without fearing to be punished.Nevertheless, Missing can be considered as a gifted political movie - Costa-Cavras has always been a sign of quality.

In September1973, in Chile, the American journalist Charles Horman (John Shea) arrives in Santiago with his friend Terry Simon (Melanie Mayron) to meet his wife Beth (Sissy Spacek) and bring her back to New York with him. However, they are surprised by the military coup d'état sponsored by the US Government to replace President Salvador Allende and Charles is arrested by the military force. His father Ed Horman (Jack Lemmon), a conservative businessman from New York, arrives in Chile to seek out his missing son with Beth. He goes to the American Consulate to meet the Consul that promises the best efforts to find Charles while the skeptical Beth does not trust on the word of the American authorities. The nationalism and confidence of Ed in his government changes when he finds the truth about what happened with his beloved son. "Missing" is one of the most powerful and sharp films of the cinema history and a must-see for people of my generation, raised in military dictatorships in South America sponsored and trained by the US Government. After more than thirty years from the first time I saw it, "Missing" is still impressive, with top-notch performance of Jack Lemmon. The first work by Costa Gravas in the American cinema could not be better, exposing the hidden wounds about the participation of the American government in Chile bloodshed. Unfortunately and surprisingly this film has only been released on VHS many years ago in Brazil and I had to buy an imported DVD to change the media. My vote is ten. Title (Brazil): "Desaparecido" ("Missing")