LOS ANGELES, California — Filmmaker Ryan Coogler don drop im latest movie, Sinners, wey go hit theaters for April 18, 2025, and e don already start to gather plenty praise.
The movie follow two twin brothers, Smoke and Stack (played by Michael B. Jordan), wey return to their hometown for Jim Crow-era Mississippi after dem don japa from Chicago. Dem wan open juke joint for their community, but wahala no too far as trouble dey wait for dem.
Critics don hail Sinners as one of the best films of the year, with some dey describe am as Coogler’s magnum opus. “It’s a masterclass in filmmaking,” one critic talk. Not only e mix genres, e also dive into themes like duality, cultural appropriation, and the complexities of Black identity.
“What sets Sinners apart,” another critic write, “na im thematic depth. The exploration of duality wey Coogler carry come show say e get so much to say without losing the fun and enjoyment.”
The soundtrack, wey bond with the narrative, dey crucial for the movie’s impact. Ludwig Göransson supply the score, blending blues music and atmosphere to create a unique soundscape. “The music no be just background; e still get character for the film” one reviewer observed.
For Sinners, Coogler na actor director wey sabi give clear and impactful performances. Michael B. Jordan shine brightly as both twins, using subtle differences to bring Smoke and Stack to life. “Jordan go deliver some of him best work for this movie,” one critic share.
Aside from Jordan, the supporting cast include Wunmi Mosaku, Hailee Steinfeld, and Delroy Lindo, wey all give stellar performances. Newcomer Miles Caton, wey play Sammie, the twins’ cousin, also get raving reviews, as this na im first movie role.
The aesthetics of the film also dey impressive. Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw don capture the beauty and terror of Mississippi with vivid visuals, providing a backdrop wey enhance the film’s horror elements. “Arkapaw nail am with every frame, making the imagery both terrifying and beautiful,” critics don say.
As the story unfold, tension dey build between the characters and the incoming threat from Remmick (Jack O’Connell), a vampire wey bring an unexpected turn to the juke joint’s opening. Critics don praise how Coogler take balance character development with horror, making the audience care about the fates of Smoke, Stack, and their peers.
While some critics don talk about the film’s length and pacing, most agree say the rich storytelling and complex characters make am worthwhile. “E dey hard to pull off a film wey dey so deep and still manage the horror aspect, but Coogler do am well,” one writer noted.
Overall, Sinners don show say Ryan Coogler na one of the finest filmmakers today, blending genres and themes wey resonate deeply with audiences. E go be one to watch when e hit theaters on April 18.
