Megan Is Missing

Megan Is Missing is a Romantic-Comedy written and directed by Michael K. Goi that was released in 2011 to mostly average reviews. The film depicts the adventures of two happy go-lucky friends on a journey to juvenile self-discovery after coming into contact with a mysterious stranger. The director affords the audience a voyeuristic view of proceedings by making use of the "found footage" technique employing a variety of sources including web cams, mobile-telephones, televised news-reports and a selection of photographic material. Many were initially critical of the film's subdued opening; stating that more humour from the two leading actresses could possibly have been extracted however, the general consensus would appear to be that the final-act is a true comedic tour de force, comparable in its spirit to the great works of Keaton, Chaplin or Fritzl.

Released: 2011 Distributor: Anchor Bay Entertainment Country: America Unrated: 1 hr. 26 min.

Dramatis personæ

Megan Stewart

• Megan
  

In stark contrast to her "BFF" the character of Megan (portrayed by Rachel Quinn) is a precocious social-butterfly ever popular amongst her schoolmates and well known within the local area as a result of her playful ways and giving nature.

Amy Herman

• Amy
  

More timid and less socially capable the character of Amy (Amber Perkins) is a constant companion to Megan; this association is something of a double-edged sword in that it brings with it not only protection from, but also exposure to, varying forms of new and unprepared for experience.

"Josh"

• Josh
  

The character of Josh is a pretty cool guy. eh knows how to talk to the ladies and doesn't afraid of anything.

Synopsis

Megan and Amy meet an older boy named "Josh"... with hilarious results.

	“	JOSH [talking online] I would never hurt you, Megan. MEGAN I know. JOSH [teasingly] Do you? MEGAN Yes. JOSH Do you trust me? MEGAN [smiles] Yes.	„
	—Win

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  At first they're all...
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  but then they're like...
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  oh yeah!

Reception

	“	Have you ever seen a movie where a 14 year old incredulously explains being face-raped by a camp counselor? I hadn't either, until about 20 minutes into this one. The point where she begins to describe, with a smile, turning blue, is when I began examining this movie from arms-length like a piece of art.	„
	—Chris Chambers

	“	The webcam and video phone chat conversations that took place did not make sense. First of all, you can't do video chat from an old Motorola Razr phone, which was clearly the type of phone that was shown she was using. Those phones don't have the capability to do video chat.	„
	—Trish

	“	I have an almost 13 year old daughter, her best friend just turned 13, and well that fact right there made it hard for me to watch. I don't have my head in the sand, and yeah teens do party, even that young. My daughter BF called the house at 4 AM wanting to talk b/c she had just had sex with a 17 year old guy, yeah I listened to that phone call.	„
	—Lilysmommy

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• In the October 2011 the New Zealand Censorship Board (OFLC) prevented the films release, citing it to be both "Objectionable" and potentially "injurious to the public good".
• The film currently holds a 40% 'Fresh' rating at RottenTomatoes.com

Trailer

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See Also

• Hard Candy
• Party Van
• Kids

External Links

• Official Site
• IMDb 'Lulz Breakdown'
• Megan Is Missing IRL

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