Sinners will satisfy fans of any genre.

Ryan Coogler (Creed) really hasn’t missed yet, and he hits it out of the park here in a way never seen before. He’s a master storyteller and weaves this one around making you feel like you’re watching a superhero film, a western, a romance, and it even has some supernatural mixed in. Never in my life did I think a mashup of this scale would work, yet it does.

Going into this only knowing it’s a story about twins (Michael B Jordan and Michael B Jordan) returning home to find a new evil in town, everything was a surprise. It’s unfair that Coogler was unable to bring such a scale and weight to a movie, that at its surface, should be a small town story with passeable characters. Jordan is making two roles work in a way that’ll have you believe he’s actually two separate actors. Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit) and the rest of the cast might not get much total screen time, but their roles fit them perfectly as a supporting cast.

Real life history brings hate and meaning to this movie, with imagery that includes colors and words leaving you knowing exactly what they’re saying. The stylishly perfect costuming may put you back in time, but it doesn’t let you forget about the present. And, don’t let me forget about the music!

Miles Caton plays Sammie, who is almost the main crux of the entire movie. His Footloose type story brings forward innocence and mystery, but most importantly he brings his voice and music talent. Miles, along with a few other actors, have some of the most important and goosebump inducing musical moments in decades. You’ll be stomping your feet while still wondering where this movie could possibly be going.

Stories intertwine, blood flows, and awe will take over your body as you watch this unfold. I know it feels like I’m rambling about what could almost be any movie, but this is Sinners, the wildest, biggest, and one of the best movies of the year. You’ll be upset at yourself if you miss it. Go in blind so you can be just as gleefully surprised by its immense cinematography and astonishing story.

8.7/10