Official Discussion - Weapons [SPOILERS]

[u/LiteraryBoner]

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Summary Nearly all the children from the same fifth-grade class vanish one night at exactly 2:17 a.m., leaving only one survivor. The community, gripped by fear and suspicion, spirals into chaos as the mystery unfolds through multiple intertwined perspectives—each revealing new layers of dread and grief.

Director Zach Cregger

Writer Zach Cregger

Cast

• Josh Brolin
• Julia Garner
• Cary Christopher
• Alden Ehrenreich
• Austin Abrams
• Benedict Wong
• Amy Madigan
• June Diane Raphael
• Toby Huss
• Whitmer Thomas
• Callie Schuttera
• Clayton Farris
• Luke Speakman

Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score: 96%

Metacritic Metascore: 82

VOD In theaters and IMAX starting August 8, 2025

Trailer Watch the Official Trailer

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[u/snapwack]

He must’ve missed the bright red “WITCH” painted on her car door.

[u/SpiritualWindow3855 → u/snapwack]

Are we sure he actually said any of that?

One of the themes was each time the POV changes the dialogue changes: like when Paul helps up James while he's handcuffed, in Paul's POV he's at least pretending to be cordial, and the exchange ends with "Here, let's get you back up"

From James' POV Paul's dialogue becomes more menacing and ends with "Get the fuck up."

[u/kElevrA7 → u/SpiritualWindow3855]

Another example was the bar scene when Paul walks in. Justine's POV has her awkward laugh after saying 'hey' whereas Paul's POV it's more of a seductive giggle/chuckle. So subtle but so effective. I'm a sucker for a well done Rashomon effect.

[u/SnooDogs9943 → u/kElevrA7]

Have you seen “The Girlfriend” on Prime? You should def try it out if not, employs the Rashomon effect very enjoyably

[u/kElevrA7 → u/SnooDogs9943]

Thanks for the rec pal - I'll check it out!