Film: Sinners [2025] – Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, Saul Williams

Sinners is a racism study hidden behind a music history and vampire thriller movie. A bit too long, but still good.

Written and directed by Ryan Coogler, Sinners was a surprise hit earlier this year. I held off watching it because I’m not a fan of horror movies. But I was wrong.

Starring Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, and others, Sinners is fresh, exciting, yet repetitive. After Black Panther and Wakanda Forever, it’s clear that Coogler continues to grow as a filmmaker. The choice not to water down the more challenging ideas underneath the blockbuster sensibilities of this movie proves to be the lifeblood of the film: Racism, cultural appropriation of music, and slavery. It’s all there. You just have to look 1 centimeter under the surface. Or half an inch for my american readers.

However, like many of the things invoked here, the ideas are more portentous than their follow-throughs. The movie stuffs too many ideas, and doesn’t have enough time to really focus on any of them. Did I enjoy the history less? Yes. Did I enjoy the music? Definitely. Did I enjoy the vampires? Certainly. However, we barely get a taste of all of these three pillars.

The music is not the focus, the racism is barely there, and the vampires are used as a vessel for racism. I have no problem in that. However, If you’re going to promote it as a movie about vampires, show them for more than half an act.

There’s a strong potential for a sequel, especially with how this one ended. I certainly enjoyed Sinners even if it ran a bit too long for my taste. But I’m not interested in a sequel to be honest.

Should you watch it?

The movie is a supernatural drama that stays with you long after the end credits. But do make sure you stick around for those. Amazing cast, gorgeous visuals, good story, and brilliant soundtrack.

Where can I watch it?

You can stream Sinners on Crave in Canada.