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Weapons (2025)

Weapons is written and directed by Zach Cregger, who previously made Barbarian. Here, he delivers his best work yet, creating a film that feels like Pulp Fiction with a horror twist. The nonlinear storytelling, sharp tension, and bold tone make it one of the most unique films in recent years and, for me, the best movie of the year so far.

Julia Garner, fresh off her roles in The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Wolf Man, gives her strongest performance of the year. She brings a layered intensity to her role, balancing fear, cunning, and vulnerability in a way that keeps you glued to her every move.

Josh Brolin is at his most gripping since No Country for Old Men. His presence commands the screen, and he uses his experience to create a menacing yet magnetic performance that elevates every scene he’s in.

Alden Ehrenreich delivers the best performance of his career. He completely disappears into his role, showing a range and charisma that surpasses anything he’s done before, and stands out even among this powerhouse cast. You'll remember that he was Han Solo.

Cregger proves he’s not a one-hit wonder, and Weapons is a tightly crafted, inventive, and confident piece of filmmaking that blends genre and structure masterfully. The ending will make you want to scream "Yes!" at the silver screen. Could this be the second coming of Wes Craven? Result: A

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