Sinners
Sinners
From Ryan Coogler - director of "Black Panther" and "Creed" - and starring Michael B. Jordan, comes a new vision of fear: "Sinners." Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
Mikey Smith reviewedMay 17, 2025
Masterpiece. I don’t throw that word around lightly, trust me. I often feel films sometimes get overhyped and talked about too much. And boy did I hear about Sinners a lot. So naturally, I went in skeptical. I had to wait to see it in 70mm (obviously) and I’m so glad I did wait.
This film was quite literally, art. There was a voice and a vision in every decision and every single shot. You can just feel it. Coogler was able to blend so many different genres while still keeping it original and fun, which is really hard to do.
I felt like the score and soundtrack was as big a character as Sammy or Smoke/Stack. Ludwig is one of the best working composers and the cabin burning down dream sequence when Sammy is first singing, was an overpowering sensual experience. Seeing all of the cultures and eras of music being shown with the characters all dancing was just so emotional and special. I, I don’t know. I’m at a loss for words.
Ryan Coogler is a rare breed. A director who does he wants. A director that speaks his truth and shows off his life and his culture, so well. I’m a lifelong fan of his, and I can’t wait to see what he does next. 5/5.