Ryan Coogler reunites with Michael B. Jordan in this period piece set in the fiercely-religious Bible Belt, where griots - African musicians who can bridge the human and spirit worlds - can conjure up spirits past and present and attract both good and evil in this stylish and interesting mystery-thriller that was unexpectedly big at the box-office. Taking in a heady mix of culture, race, magic, religion, sex and good vs evil, it is a powerful concoction of ideas that challenges and plays with the audience. It is shot beautifully and luxuriates in its period recreations (notably settings and music), but the shooting style and occasional clever fusion of old/new times infuse the film with a fresh, modern feel. The formidably talented Michael B. Jordan naturally excels in the dual lead roles of twins Smoke and Stack, who battle against the odds and open an ill-fated blues club, with a very strong supporting cast of richly-drwan characters and strong performers, including a very neat character performance by a near-unrecognisable Jack O'Connell. Sinners is an impressive and very entertaining film to experience, even if it plays somwhat like an elevated-horror version of From Dusk Till Dawn. Note the mid-credits and end-of-credits scenes.
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