Sinners Review – All Ages of Geek


Ryan Coogler has established himself as a great storyteller as he tackled personal and impactful stories like Fruitvale Station to major blockbusters with Black Panther. In Sinners, the Oakland-based filmmaker is looking to create something original that gives the same effect as his earlier films in something more commercial through horror. What he has made with his latest film is a familiar story that is powerful and relevant to our times. By using the vampire genre to tell this tale, Coogler and his main star Michael B. Jordan have crafted a visually stunning horror flick that makes it feel like you’re back in Sunday school.

Sinners follows the exploits of twin brothers Smoke and Stack (both played by Michael B. Jordan). After leaving their troubled past in Chicago behind, the twins return to their hometown to build a foundation for their community by opening a blues club. With the help of some local friends, the brothers are taking charge to make sure everything goes to plan. However, their plans go sideways once they come face-to-face with a supernatural evil that causes their evening to become a fight for survival.

Michael B. Jordan tackles two distinct roles, showing just how much range he has as an actor. Smoke comes off as a strict and serious individual who is out to protect himself while Stack is more of a wild canon who gives so much life and supports whatever his brother does. Jordan showcases his talent by inhabiting two very different people and it shows on screen. Rather than being similar in looks, both Smoke and Stack come off as their characters who each have their arc that allows them to grow in front of the audience. Jordan does a fine job in being able to personify these two brothers and stand out from one another.

The rest of the cast also pull off their own with their performances. Veteran actor Delroy Lindo brings joy and humor intohis character of Delta Slim. Wunmi Mosaku does a great job of showcasing her talent playing Annie, who helps audiences open their eyes to the world of vampires and build the lore. Even Hailee Steinfeld gives off a strong female vibe along with her chemistry with Jordan. However, the stand out of the film has to go to newcomer Miles Caton as the gifted aspiring musician Sammie Moore. He is the viewer’s eyes on what happens in the film and he delivers a grand performance for the first time on screen and matches his co-star’s energy.

What holds the movie together is the musical score, which not a lot of films do these days. Both Coogler and composer Ludwig Goransson have created a soulful soundtrack that showcases just how powerful music can be to tell a story. Sinners showcases that the blues is the root of most music as the movie blends the past, present, and future in this one musical sequence. Coogler has carefully picked just how important the background music is as he builds up the vampire lore and the history of the blues. Whenever Googler and Goransson collaborate, they create some magic with their unique sound.

The movie tackles so much allegory in something as common as vampiric horror. Seeing how the vampires are just while people show just how that connects with racism and slavery. It’s like the film has somehow given new life to a horror troupe that we all are familiar with. Coogler has provided a way to give subtle nuances on themes like community and music in the Deep South and how that resonates with modern times. Even though these instances are easy to catch, it’s not always spoon-fed to the audience and it just so happens to become a part of the narrative.

In the end, Sinners is a fine piece of work that offers the audience something familiar but adds something new that only Coogler can pull off with ease. It is a unique take on the vampire lore that anyone can sink their teeth into. The first half of the film can be a slow burn, but the second act builds on the action and takes full advantage of the lore. It tells a complete story that is visually powerful and full of powerful performances from the cast led by Jordan. The music is also a big part of what helps bring this film together thanks to Goransson’s incredible score. This is Coogler at his best using action and imagery to tell a visually captivating story that just so happens to be in horror. 

Sinners are now playing in theaters everywhere.

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