‘Sinners' Early Reactions Call Ryan Coogler's Vampire Movie ‘Scary, Sexy, Gory and Horny'
The early reactions to Ryan Coogler's new supernatural thriller 'Sinners' are rolling in, and the consensus is that the vampire-laced movie has all the ingredients for a springtime hit. Michael B. Jordan plays twin brothers Smoke and Stack, who return to their hometown — only to be faced with an evil force.
Hailee Steinfeld, newcomer Miles Caton and Jack O'Connell co-star in the period film set in the Jim Crow-era 1930s south.
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Critics and others who saw advance screenings of the new film from the 'Black Panther' director are praising the film for being smart, sexy and spooky.
Slashfilm writer BJ Colangelo wrote on X, 'Ryan Coogler has solidified his place as one of the greats (more than he already has) with #Sinners. As good as you think it's going to be, it's better. Scary, SEXY, and social commentary with a hell of a bite.'
Indiewire contributor Jim Hemphill posted about 'Sinners' screening in 70mm at the Vista Theater in Los Angeles, writing 'This is incredibly exciting news. #SinnersMovie is a bold blast, easily one of my favorite studio releases of the last 10 years. Can't wait to see it in 70mm at my favorite first run theater!'
Tiktoker Alex Coleman of Dark of the Movie kept it short and to the point on X: 'Sinners is a fucking banger. Coogler you genius.'
Film critic Peter Gray wrote, '#Sinners is exactly the vampire joint you'd expect Ryan Coogler to make. The way he interweaves music to make it its own character is masterful. Michael B. Jordan is superb, Jack O'Connell enjoyably unsettling, Hailee Steinfed a minx in the best way. Gory, horny, relevant.'
Nick L'Barrow of NickFlicksFix wrote on X, 'I LOVED #SINNERS! It's a tense, sensual, transcendent film that is Coogler's most beautiful looking film to date. The score is not only fantastic, but such an integral part of a narrative about the cultural and magical impact of music. Michael B. Jordan kills in the dual role.'
Film critic Aaron Neuwirth said, 'I had a blast with @SinnersMovie. Far wilder than some may expect. Ryan Coogler brings so much style to this very cool blend of a specific period, genres, and Black culture. Best vampire film I've seen in years. See it in 70mm IMAX if you can!'
'Sinners' opens in theaters on April 18.
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