nicolascagegoons
Watched Feb 16, 2026
Rating

Weapons if it actually was good and had a clear thematic identity.

To be fair, gore verbinski's new film in 10 years is not subtle and in some ways thats a negative but it also helps elevate the comedy. The "i just wanted pie" scene is hysterical and sam Rockwell gives a greatly comedic performance, every line delivered by him is gold.

While some characters like the story suggests are more important then others and ingeneral just have a lot more going for them, the unsubtle screenplay makes them the bridge between its anti ai message, technological thesis and the way we as people connect in this age.
Sure, its got phone bad in its first act but i think if you look past that, its got something important to say about connectivity and human relationships.

Also I will always champion films that make the best out of their premise with some ragtag group and the most random selection of actors giving it their best.
Gore verbinski will always be the underdog we will forever champion until the day he dies no matter how silly and weird he gets.

(Watch my feature film https://boxd.it/cQ1mBp )

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