(ESP-ENG) Weapons | The rebirth of terror - Movie Review!
Hello friends, good vibes to all.
The horror genre is one that, in my opinion, has been doing a bit better than what we've seen in the recent past. Lately, I feel like better, more original films are coming out, which is important, so my faith in the genre is once again growing. Weapons is set to be one of the best films of the year, according to the critics. With a very engaging story, a decent cast, and a director who knows what it's like to be involved in films of this style (Barbarian Companion), this plot arrives to give viewers a cocktail or combination of styles that make the two-hour film quite disturbing.
We're in an average town in the United States, a quiet one, one where little happens. One day, Justine (Julia Garner) arrives at the school where she teaches to teach her class, but she realizes that only one of the 18 students in her care showed up—that's 17 missing children. This obviously sets off alarm bells in the town, causing parents to demand answers while pointing fingers at Justine as one of those responsible. Frustration and the lack of progress in the case lead our teacher to be the target of incessant harassment, which leads us to wonder whether she's really behind it all. We would soon learn the truth.
Besides her, there are five other protagonists on whom the plot focuses. In fact, the film is divided into six acts, which are the perspectives of the events according to each character. I found the plot very interesting; it keeps you on your toes at all times because, as I said, it's a mix of psychological thriller, suspense, horror, and there are touches of black comedy. At times, it's very grotesque, and there's obviously an innate violence in many of the actions we end up seeing. I don't understand how some people classify it as "simple." I think it's a risky proposition that ended up turning out quite well. I'll tell you in advance, but for me, it's a good horror film.
And why do I think it's good? Well, because it develops all the elements I mentioned before very well. There's a constant intrigue in the air to find out what's happening and who could be behind the events; the suspense and mystery are clear because it seems like there's something paranormal lurking in that town, which is always very suggestive; the horror because there are a couple of jump scares that you might see coming but still work perfectly; this goes hand in hand with the film's central character, Aunt Gladys (Amy Madigan), who is truly disturbing. And finally, the grotesque part because it doesn't shy away from showing various super-striking and eye-catching deaths, which for me are a plus.
Aside from Garner and Madigan, we have Josh Brolin, Austin Abrams, and Benedict Wong in the leads. I think they all gave good performances, but there are several where the challenge was a little higher, so yes, overall it's a film with good performances. I think Aunt Gladys will be a sensation next Halloween; she's a really good character, everything that surrounds her, the darkness within her, her way of acting; she's the perfect image of terror. And I have a special comment for Julia Garner. I'm a fan of hers, and I'm still waiting to see her act badly; she's done it on top of all her work.
Well, as I say in the title, it seems like horror is slowly making a comeback, or at least that's what I'd like to think. If you're a fan of the genre, this film is a must-see; it's generating buzz, but in a good way. I give it an 8.5/10. I always go in with minimal expectations, and it turns out to be a great surprise. It's about two hours long. I'll leave the trailer below.
¡Un abrazo a todos, nos vemos en la próxima!
Well, that's everyone for today. I hope you enjoyed it.
¡Hugs to everyone, see you next time!
Esta película la vi por casualidad, y más aún porque es de terror. Me encantó y al igual que tú creo que la Tía Gladys lo hizo estupendamente, esa mujer me dio mala vibra desde el primer momento que la vi. Y de hecho la confundí muchas veces con un payaso, por su horrible maquillaje. ¡Muy buen post! Saludos!
The aunt was really scary and the movie was good 👍👍
I simply need to see this movie, it pops up everywhere.
Bueno justo comentaba que no soy fans de este estilo, de películas de terror, pero hace mucho que no veo, precisamente porque no he visto alguna así que me atraiga, la otra reseña me dio curiosidad, quizás la vea, y está bueno, la parte de las escenas grotescas no se jaja, igual, también, la tendré en cuenta, saludos.
Ésta película la traté de ver 2 veces y me aburrió, la tuve que dejar. En un tercer intento fue que la terminé, me gustó la historia, aunque no sería de mis preferidas, ni la volvería a ver. Pero se trata de algunas de esas películas que les gusta a todos menos a mi, me pasó igual con Longlegs y Nosferatu.
Ha gustado mucho y tiene buenas críticas, lo que más me gustó de ella fue como se unen o consolidan todos los puntos de vista de la historia, fue un excelente recurso narrativo.
En el género de terror, este año si me quedo con Bring her back y Togheter, que me sorprendieron mucho a pesar de ser del sub género de body horror que no me gusta.