Review and Haiku: Sinners

Spoilers – proceed with caution.

Haiku:

Twin brothers return 

Ready to start a business 

Dreaming of success 

2 more to come, stay tuned, allright, let me go ahead and dive into this movie, a movie that might be number 1 for me in 2025, if not, easily top 5. 

First thing, score, the music in this movie is fire from start to finish. I loved the song, Rocky Road to Dublin when all the vampires were singing along and dancing. It’s one of my favorite moments and another favorite musical moment was when the song I Lied to You was playing and the camera wove it’s way through the dance floor showcasing how that music was piercing the veil of time. Wow! And the other musical moments were top notch too. Hard not to enjoy I picked poor robin clean, so, if you watch this movie for one thing. Watch it for the music. You will not be disappointed. 

Now, haiku 2. 

3 vampires arrive

Trying to start a new world

Filled with peace and love

Ryan Coogler, director, dude knows how to get the most out of a scene, knows how to keep the pace quick, and he knows how to capture each moment with the lens. He also did a great job keeping this story centered because there are a lot of moving parts. Easy to get lost but he kept it on the right path and Ryan also wore a Producers hat and Writer’s hat too. Lots on his shoulders and he handled it effortlessly.  

Now, the third haiku

Bloody fight ensues

Two guys survive until dawn

Vampires burn alive

Next up, acting, without this cast you wouldn’t have been able to make a movie like this work. You just wouldn’t. Miles Caton and Jack O’Connell, highlight for acting, highlight for singing. Michael B. Jordan playing three characters, twins, and a vampire. I can’t give him enough credit for what he did – very convincing. Hailee Steinfeld was great as a human or vampire. The rest of the cast was flawless too. Delroy Lindo, should give him a nod, I had no idea he had an English accent, and to see Buddy Guy at the end. I liked that too. 

And last thing to mention, the vampires, one of my favorite subgenres in horror. They looked great with those glowing eyes and calm demeanours, talking about peace and love, and one big happy family, free of race and gender. Also, liked seeing the old vampire tropes show up with garlic, sunlight, and wooden stakes to the heart being their downfall. I could keep going but I think that’s it. What are your thoughts about Sinners? Is it worth the hype or not? Let me know in the comments. Also, giving a nod to the Dead Meat Podcast. They did an amazing job deep diving this one. That’s where I learned about Delroy Lindo having an accent. I really liked how they discussed not only the movie but the history surrounding it. I encourage you to check it out.

Take care and have a good one.

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