The upcoming Ryan Coogler film Sinners is set to arrive in theaters later this week. The reviews from critics so far have been overwhelmingly positive, as they praised the director's creative vision and originality.
The film centers on twin brothers (both played by Michael B. Jordan) as they return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
Here are the five reasons why you should watch Sinners, according to the critics' reviews:
A Unique Take on Vampire Story
Sinners has been praised by critics for its unique and fresh take on vampire storytelling, as Ryan Coogler infused it with social themes and relevance that are topical, despite its period setting.
The film has also been hailed for its originality, which is rare to see nowadays in a studio project. If it ends up becoming a box office hit, it might encourage studios to greenlight more original projects and not just rely on IP.
Some Critics Call It Ryan Coogler's Best Movie to Date
Some critics have hailed Sinners as Coogler's best movie to date, which is impressive considering that he has directed a couple of acclaimed films of different scales in his career so far.
Since making his feature directorial debut in Fruitvale Station, Coogler has been considered one of the promising younger filmmakers in Hollywood. With Sinners, he manages to continue holding the title, even after directing three franchise movies.
Michael B. Jordan
Michael B. Jordan's career has been steadily rising over the last decade as he establishes himself as one of the biggest movie stars today. Sinners would be a great testing ground for him as a movie star since it is original and not part of a franchise.
Critics are praising his performance as the twin brothers and even calling it his best performance in his career so far. If you're a fan of Jordan, this alone should encourage you to watch it in a theater this weekend.
IMAX Experience
Sinners was shot with IMAX cameras and is also the only film released this year that was shot in that format, making it a must-watch IMAX experience for audiences.
Critics have also praised the film for its cinematography, which makes it worth watching to see in an IMAX theater in 70mm format and one of the biggest theatrical events so far this year.
A Strong Rotten Tomatoes Score
As of the writing of this article, Sinners still has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 100% based on the 45 reviews that they have gathered so far.
If nothing else, this perfect critic score should encourage the audience to watch it no matter what, as all the reviews indicate that it is a high-quality film and people will have a great time watching it in theaters.
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