Searching is an intense, nail-biting thriller that is filled with twists and turns, and one that is sure to keep any viewer on the edge of their seats for its entire duration. It provides an intriguing and puzzling mystery that constantly keeps audiences guessing. While watching the movie, I found myself analyzing every clue I could find and trying to find out how they were connected.

Searching is about a father’s attempts to find his missing daughter, Margot, who in the movie has mysteriously disappeared. The plot seems simple enough, but the circumstances behind her disappearance and the constant stream of new and sometimes conflicting information make the story a unique take on the mystery and thriller genres. Up until now I have never seen a movie that has the same intensity attached to its mystery as Searching does.

There are so many plot twists in Searching that it was almost impossible to predict what would happen next. As much as I tried to piece together the mystery for myself, I was always surprised by each new revelation. So many characters that seem insignificant at first, get the blame for Margot’s disappearance shifted on them, from Margot’s online friends, to her uncle, to the detective working on her case, to even to Margot herself. There was no way to tell who was and wasn’t involved with her disappearance. My eyes were glued to the screen, trying to wrap my head around each new twist and detail.

One aspect that makes Searching stand out from other movies with similar plots is the way it was filmed. Every single scene in the movie was done on a computer screen – through video chats, text messages, YouTube videos, and anything else that can be captured on a computer. This made it fun and interesting to look for clues in places like background tabs, searching for clues that aren’t explicitly mentioned in any given scene, which made me feel like I was solving the mystery along with Margot’s father.

No spoilers, but the ending of Searching was one that I genuinely did not see coming. It came as a shock when the true reason behind Margot’s disappearance was revealed. I can’t say anything about it, so you’ll have to watch it for yourself if you want the mystery to be revealed. You won’t regret watching it either; if you love mysteries, thrillers, or anything in between, then Searching is the perfect movie for you.