Weapons

 

17 kids mysteriously disappear from the Julia Gardner's third grade classroom at 2:17 on the same night. The story is told from 5 different viewpoints each of which gives the audience a little more information. The script and style resemble something M. Night Shyamalan or even Robert Eggers might do. Initially, I was having a hard time with the script because there was a major plot hole that was hard to ignore, but it was filled-in nicely by act IV. The cast is all great. Gardner and Brolin are their usual dope selves and the supporting cast is also excellent. Overall, a fine film with a highly satisfactory ending that I don't have a problem recommending. It's not Oscar Material, but for me, Gardner and Brolin are worth the time.