Stefan Bradley
When all but one child from the same classroom mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.
Weapons is a thrilling horror/mystery story that’s definitely one of the better movies I’ve seen this year.
It’s written extremely well – I was constantly on edge and had no idea what was going to happen next. That patience was rewarded as every plot thread came together in a very satisfying finale as multiple storylines converge.
It’s a violent, dark and disturbing tale, but it never goes over the top.
It takes place in a cosy American suburb, and once all the children have disappeared, you can feel the tension and distrust the affected families have for the classroom’s teacher, who struggles to cope with being ostracised. The role is wonderfully played by Julia Garner.
The other main highlight is Josh Brolin, who plays a father of a missing child, and while you root for him as a vulnerable grieving dad (you can feel the emotion through the screen), he’s not above taking matters into his own hands in a way that’s destructive.
The entire cast is wonderful and it sells the absurd situation they find themselves in – but I won’t say more to avoid spoilers.
There’s more comedy than you’d expect, but it’s always well-placed and doesn’t dilute the serious moments.
The cast and Zach Cregger’s strong script, effective use of camera angles and sharp editing kept me invested throughout the entire runtime. If this sounds interesting to you, then go see Weapons and avoid watching the trailers, because the less you know, the better.
