Zach Cregger's new movie, Weapons, has received largely positive reviews, with many critics praising it as a strong follow-up to his breakout hit, Barbarian. The film has been described as a "bona fide horror masterpiece" and one of the best horror films of the year by some outlets.
Critics consistently highlight the film's "Rashomon-esque" and "puzzle box" structure, which tells the story from multiple points of view. This approach, which has drawn comparisons to films like Magnolia and Prisoners, is seen as a major strength, creating a layered narrative and keeping the audience guessing.
Weapons is praised for its creative and shocking scares, with many reviewers noting that the horror is "unsettling in a way that lingers long after the credits rolled." The film's use of surreal and horrifying imagery is also noted.
The cast, including Julia Garner and Josh Brolin, has been praised for their performances. "Its plot follows the seemingly inexplicable case of seventeen children from the same classroom who mysteriously run away on the same night at the same time, having been apparently abducted by an unseen force," the Wikipedia page of the movie says.
