My Honest Review of Sinners (Spoilers Ahead)

Don’t read this if you’re not ready for spoilers—or truth. This review isn’t for the faint of heart, and neither is the movie. If my take offends you, feel free to keep scrolling.

Let’s start with the scene where the ancestors from both the past and future come together to dance. That moment? That’s the message. We are our ancestors, and they are us. We are all God, and God is within us.

The vampires—clearly representing white society—are the devil, trying to steal what’s pure. They embody today’s societal evil. Meanwhile, the twins and their family represent the good, the fight, the lineage. Michael B. Jordan’s twin roles are brilliantly executed—Smoke (blue hat) is the wise soul, Stack (red hat) the reckless badass. Both are strong, but they walk different paths.

There’s some foreshadowing sprinkled in, with the devil disguised as the snake. The Natives were hunting the vampires – trying to get them off their land. Sound familiar? Stack ignored his instincts and let temptation in. Mary? She was Eve in the garden. Innocent and curious, but we all know what curiosity did to the cat. Stack was like Adam, but his choices are his choices. Neither one stood a chance once seduction and temptation hit.

Hailee Steinfeld killed her role. The whole cast deserves accolades. The symbolism was layered—like when Cornbread couldn’t enter the shed. That’s straight biblical: evil can’t come in unless you invite it. Smoke and Annie knew that.

The scene toward the end gave serious Get Out vibes—trapped in your own mind, trying to scream for help. (When he says “get out,” it’s like God let the real him through for a second [as we all remember.]) This was a Jordan Peele (the Easter eggs) and Iain Reid (the mind bending) type film, plus Ryan Coogler dramatics, genius and cultural message per usual. Coogler understood the assignment and then some.

The music? Perfectly scored to follow the energy and deepen the message. And don’t think the Good Friday release was random—this film was a resurrection in its own right.

Sinners is a layered masterpiece. It speaks to Black culture, with powerful nods to Native history and tradition. Chinese history is there if you listen closely. It shows us the reality of white supremacy, the strength of family bonds, the danger of temptation, and the power of God. The devil was there the whole time—laughing, stealing, dividing. And the family had to fight like hell to keep their souls from being taken.

Slim had strong grandpa energy. Annie? A smart, grounded Black woman—solid, unshaken. Grace symbolized the nurturing wife and mother who isn’t gonna put up with BS. Her family is what matters and she will kill for them. And preachers boy? The innocent soul—almost sacrificed too soon. Annie felt like the matriarch giving everything for her family. Slim (funny alcoholic pap) cutting his arm? Another sacrifice—passing strength to the next generation.

The final scenes? Gut-wrenching and epic. Sammy ran with all he had left, music in hand, to reach the sun. The twins battled to the death. Good (blue hat) defeats evil (red hat). And when Remmeck “baptized” Sammy? That was a shot at the white Christian church—those who preach the word but don’t live it. Who reject those who don’t look or act like them. Those who tarnish God’s word and lead with fear and hate. Those who say they’re pure but are snakes in disguise.

In the end, God wins. Good wins. Smoke looks back, remembering the beauty before evil crept in. Then the KKK shows up—and he takes them all out. Poetic justice.

10/10. Best movie of 2025—maybe the best of the last two years. Sinners is a classic. It belongs on the shelf next to (a little higher on the shelf, let’s be honest) Get Out, Don’t Look Up and Nope. It’s on the same shelf as Black Panther – nod to Coogler, Chadwick & that whole production.

And don’t skip the end credits—there’s a surprise featuring the legend Buddy Guy.

Powerful acting. Deep message. Salute to Ryan Coogler, the cast, and every hand involved in creating this masterpiece.

P.s. Enjoy the credits. Stay in your seat. Even past when you think the message is over.

MGW 4/19/2025, thank you for reading ❤️