Brief Summary
Jeremy Jahns reviews "Weapons," the new movie by Zach Cregger, praising its thriller elements, acting, and unique narrative structure. He highlights the film's strengths in creating suspense and an unsettling atmosphere, but notes that the ending was somewhat unsatisfying. He compares the film favorably to "Prisoners" as a missing person's movie, while also pointing out a "Night Trap" flaw that momentarily took him out of the experience. Overall, he recommends "Weapons" as a worthwhile cinematic experience, especially in theaters, while expressing some uncertainty about its rewatch value.
- Praises the movie's thriller elements and unsettling atmosphere.
- Commends the acting, particularly by Julia Garner and Josh Brolin.
- Notes the unique narrative structure of focusing on different characters within the same timeframe.
- Criticizes the ending as somewhat unsatisfying.
- Recommends watching the movie in theaters.
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Introduction to "Weapons"
Jeremy Jahns introduces "Weapons," directed by Zach Cregger, starring Julia Garner and Josh Brolin. The movie begins a couple of months after "The Event," which is explained through voice-over narration. "The Event" involves a classroom of kids simultaneously running away at 2:17 a.m. and disappearing. The film follows characters trying to uncover the truth behind this event, as the police have no answers.
Characters and Narrative Structure
Julia Garner plays the teacher, who is portrayed as a tragic character dealing with survivor's guilt and pressure from the community. Josh Brolin plays a father searching for answers; this role was originally intended for Pedro Pascal. The movie's structure involves showing the same day from the perspectives of different characters, including Alden Ehrenreich. These characters intersect at various points, creating a complex but coherent narrative.
Genre and Suspense
Jeremy categorizes "Weapons" as a thriller with elements of horror, emphasizing its focus on the fear of the unknown and attention to detail. He appreciates how the movie creates suspenseful moments that unsettle the audience. While there are a few jump scares, he feels they might not have been necessary. He describes the movie's pacing as deliberate but never boring, and praises its cinematography for making even basic scenarios engaging.
Comparison and Criticism
Jeremy compares "Weapons" favorably to "Prisoners" as a missing person's movie. However, he expresses disappointment with the ending, describing it as both awesome and unfulfilling. He also mentions a "Night Trap" flaw, where the lack of continuity between scenes momentarily disrupts the viewing experience. Despite these criticisms, he finds the movie increasingly satisfying upon reflection.
Final Thoughts and Recommendation
Jeremy concludes that "Weapons" is a well-executed film with great acting, a unique narrative structure, and an unsettling atmosphere. He believes the movie is worth watching, especially in theaters, but is unsure about its rewatch value. He encourages viewers to share their thoughts on the movie and their favorite missing person or investigative mystery films in the comments.
