Laika’s ‘Missing Link’ is a heartfelt, if not scattered, marvel of stop-motion
By Trevor Sheffield / May 11, 2019'Missing Link' is a charming homage and update to the so-called ‘gentleman adventurer’ genre, chock-full of beautifully crafted locales, charming characters, and a refreshing change of pace from other stop-frame features. However, the sub-par writing and overly perfect animation bring down the film's overall quality.