Hi all! 

Today I am reviewing new-release, horror: Weapons. It hit cinemas this month, allowing me the opportunity of seeing it on the big screen. When all but one child from the same classroom mysteriously vanishes on the same night, at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. Without further ado, let’s get into it!

WHAT WORKED:

My favourite part of Weapons was the camerawork. It had such unique shots, filmed in a very specific way. Furthermore, if you’re a fan of Barbarian, you will love this movie. It had the same unexpected storyline angle, told from various perspectives. You really don’t know where it’s going, until it all clicks in the third act. There were also some great performances and unexpected cameos. Not to mention, a significant comedic element I wasn’t expecting. What really impressed me however, was the gore. They did not hold back in any way, shape or form. There were some scenes that legitimately had me wincing from my theatre seat. I really enjoyed the violence. If I could sum the entire thing up in one sentence it would be this: The Pied Piper of Hamlin meets Bring Her Back, meets The Witch. If that sounds up your alley, you’re in luck! 

WHAT DIDN’T WORK:

In my opinion, this film went for way too long. There were so many unnecessary scenes that could’ve been edited/cut down for time. A few plot points were never revisited. I was also confused by the main objective of the movie. I don’t want to spoil anything but the purpose of the children never made sense to me. I understood slightly what they were going for, but there was no payoff, nor any indication that their presence was aiding a certain situation. I wish that had been explored more.

OVERALL STAR RATING: 

I gave it 4/5 stars. Highly recommend this one!

Have you seen Weapons? What did you think of it?

Peace & Love xoxo