Director: Ryan Coogler
Actors: Miles Caton, Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo, Jack O’Connell
Genre: Horror / Drama
Rating: MA
‘Sinners’ starts in a church, but doesn’t spend too long explicitly
focusing on religion, god and the devil – but does explore these themes in the
semi-segregated world of 1932 Mississippi. We start with Sammie/“Preachers Boy”
(Caton) and then are introduced to his notorious cousins who have just returned
from Chicago – twins Smoke & Stack, both played by Jordan, who clearly
relishes the run he gets to have. He plays them both subtly different enough
that you can tell who’s who.
It all occurs in one day, with the first hour setting the
scene well, as we’re introduced to ex-girlfriends – Mary (Steinfeld) and Annie
(Mosaku) – plus Slim (Lindo) and Cornbread (Miller), who are brought in to help
Smoke & Stack open up their “Juke” bar. Key to everything is Sammie, his
guitar and the blues. We’re then introduced to Remmick (O’Connell), who is a
charming Irishman, hiding a sinister secret.
I won’t spoil the twist, but it doesn’t take long for the
film to turn to a horror, and does well to start off with a bit of tension and
suspense and then go full blown bloody action/fight/gore. Holding it together
is the great soundtrack and score, with the music great throughout. Just over 2
hours, but never boring - solidly wrapped up, some great scenes. Stay after the
initial credits, as there’s a ~5min final scene.
Overall: Different take on a standard horror trope
Gav's Rating: 4 stars
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