Weapons, 2025 - ★★★½
Sunday, August 10, 2025
I really don't understand why this movie marketed itself as a horror thriller with intriguing mysteries when it's clearly a horror comedy. Even the horror elements are mostly from the gore and forced jump scares.
I went in expecting thriller components with a dreadful atmosphere and a script that would make me second-guess, filled with suspense and nuanced developments as the movie progressed. And it was somewhat like that…for like 15 minutes.
All the setups led nowhere, and the characters lacked depth with minimal development. The details appeared either to amuse, confuse, or simply create an atmosphere. At times, it felt like the filmmakers were merely letting us tag along on this absurd story, without offering the substantial context that could have been there. There were a lot of elements they could have explored to create a genuine thriller, mystery, or horror story. It's somewhat disappointing.
However, when viewed as a dark comedy, I must admit I quite enjoyed it.
Structuring the story chapters from multiple character perspectives is always engaging, and I genuinely appreciate this aspect of the film. The chapters build upon the previous ones while offering distinct atmospheres. As the cinematography and musical score effectively set the atmosphere, providing each character with a unique ambiance that aligns with their perspective.
The emotional highs and lows in this movie feel like a roller coaster ride. When it turns dark, it's deeply depressing and filled with despair; when it shifts to fun, it goes completely bonkers. The jump scares are comical yet well-timed, and the ending is pure chaos. I love it!
I believe Josh Brolin's character summed up the story perfectly with his exclamation, "What the fuck?”—reflecting how both the characters and even the audience tries to make sense of such a ridiculous story.
But sometimes, a story doesn't have to make any senses to be enjoyable, and this movie is so much fun that I found myself running out of the cinema Naruto-style.