"Sinners" Review

💢Spoiler Alert: If you haven't seen Sinners, proceed with caution!💢

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I'm excited to share my in-depth review of Sinners, a movie that had me hooked from Remmick's dramatic entrance. As a huge fan of vampire films - I'm talking Underworld, Twilight, the whole shebang - I was stoked to see this genre-bending film. I even watched it twice to make sure I wasn't missing anything. ☺️😝

Michael B. Jordan's portrayal of two characters was impressive, and I loved how he brought them to life. However, I had some major issues with the film's setting and tone. The 1930s setting didn't quite feel authentic, given the language and mannerisms used. It was like they were trying to check all the boxes without actually doing the research. 🤨🫤

Personally, I was turned off by Stack and Mary's dynamic. I just didn't like either of them, to be honest. Mary's willingness to use her social status to her advantage was particularly cringeworthy....And don't even get me started on her decision to turn Stack into a vampire, essentially condemning him to immortality just to keep him by her side forever. It felt like a possessive and controlling move, rather than a genuine act of love. 🤬😤 By doing so, she ensured they'd be together eternally, but it raised questions about the nature of their relationship and whether it was truly healthy.🖤

On the other hand, I appreciated the bond between Smoke and his brother. Their love and protection for each other was admirable, and I could definitely relate to that. However, some of their interactions didn't sit well with me, especially when Smoke had a chance to kill "vampire" Stack and then didn't follow through. 😑🙄

I loved the relationship between Ann and Smoke - their love was genuine and raw. The way Ann protected Smoke at all costs was beautiful, and when Smoke released her, it was a powerful show of love. I could relate to that deeply, especially since Ann was eager to be reunited with her child. 🤍👩🏾‍🍼

🎸🥁🎙The musical performances in the film were standout moments for me. Sammie's rendition of "I Lied to You" was incredible, blending genres from past to future in a way that felt both nostalgic and fresh and Remmick's performance of "Rocky Road to Dublin" was amazing.🎻🪕🪇

🥵👹However, Remmick's death was earth-shattering, and I was surprised that more newly turned vampires didn't get away like Mary and Stack but I get that it might have been due to the time and the dynamics of control, but it still felt off.🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏾‍♀️ ⛓️⛓️

🚫What really got under my skin was Stack's decision to go back on his promise to Smoke. He had promised to leave Sammie alone, and going back to him decades later to offer him immortality felt like a huge betrayal. To me, that was a clear breach of trust.🚫

Overall, I think Sinners was a good film, but it felt like there were too many ideas and not enough cohesion. It's like multiple writers were trying to cram their concepts into one movie. Despite that, I give it a 6 out of 10. The performances, music, and certain relationships were memorable, but the plot holes and character decisions held it back. This is ONLY my own point of view so watch at your own discretion. 😊😉