Sinners Movie Review

Sinners (2025) is a genre-blending horror musical directed by Ryan Coogler, known for Black Panther and Creed. Set in 1932 Mississippi during the Jim Crow era, the film follows twin brothers Smoke and Stack Moore (both portrayed by Michael B. Jordan) as they return to their hometown to start anew, only to confront a supernatural evil lurking beneath the surface.

🎬 Plot Overview

Smoke and Stack, World War I veterans and former Chicago Outfit associates, purchase a sawmill from a racist landowner to establish a juke joint for the local Black community. They recruit a diverse team, including their cousin Sammie (Miles Caton), a gifted guitarist, and Annie (Wunmi Mosaku), Smoke's estranged wife and a practitioner of Hoodoo. As the juke joint opens, tensions rise, and the community faces a malevolent force that threatens their newfound sanctuary.

🎭 Cast

• Michael B. Jordan – Dual roles as Smoke and Stack Moore

• Hailee Steinfeld – Mary, Stack's ex-girlfriend

• Miles Caton – Sammie, the aspiring guitarist

• Jack O'Connell – Remmick, a vampire musician

• Wunmi Mosaku – Annie, Smoke's estranged wife

• Delroy Lindo – Delta Slim, a pianist

• Omar Benson Miller – Cornbread, the bouncer

• Li Jun Li – Grace Chow, a shopkeeper

• Yao – Bo Chow, Grace's partner

• Jayme Lawson – Pearline, a singer

• David Maldonado – Hogwood, the landowner

🎶 Music & Soundtrack

The film's score, composed by Ludwig Göransson, integrates blues influences, featuring a 1932 Dobro Cyclops resonator guitar. The soundtrack includes the lead single "Sinners" by Rod Wave, released on April 4, 2025. The music video, directed by Coogler, complements the film's themes and setting.

📈 Reception & Box Office

Upon its release on April 18, 2025, Sinners grossed over $290 million globally, becoming one of the top-grossing films of the year. Critics lauded Coogler's direction, the performances, and the film's unique blend of genres. The film holds a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an "A" CinemaScore.