“Wild, Sexy, Survival Horror Flick”: Michael B. Jordan’s Sinners Movie First Reactions Compilation

Sinners is gearing up for its release soon, and the first reactions to the film are already here. Directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, and more, this gothic supernatural thriller is set in 1930s Louisiana. In this article, we will discuss what major reviewers are saying. 

What are Reviewers Saying About the Sinners Movie?

Assistant Editor at The Mary Sue, Rachel Leishman praised Ryan Coogler and tweeted:

“I can talk about #Sinners now! Holy shit! I sat up on the edge of my seat at one point and cannot stop thinking about it. Truly a masterpiece and Ryan Coolger is doing it like none other”

I can talk about #Sinners now! Holy shit! I sat up on the edge of my seat at one point and cannot stop thinking about it. Truly a masterpiece and Ryan Coolger is doing it like none other pic.twitter.com/RMuic59GOR

— Rachel Leishman (@RachelLeishman) April 4, 2025

Indiewire contributor Jim Hemphill said:

“This is incredibly exciting news. #SinnersMovie is a bold blast, easily one of my favorite studio releases of the last 10 years. Can’t wait to see it in 70mm at my favorite first run theater!”

This is incredibly exciting news. #SinnersMovie is a bold blast, easily one of my favorite studio releases of the last 10 years. Can't wait to see it in 70mm at my favorite first run theater! https://t.co/28IDX4khai

— Jim Hemphill (@JimmyHemphill) April 4, 2025

Owner & Editor-In-Chief of the entertainment awards website Next Best Picture, Matt Neglia, tweeted:

“SINNERS is a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience from the mind of Ryan Coogler. What begins as a deep Southern gangster period piece soon transformers into a harrowing fight for survival and spiritual freedom against a ruthless clan of vampires. And it’s absolutely awesome!!”

He also praised the cast and said:

“The bluesy, electrifying score is as integral to the story as the shadowy IMAX visuals. Michael B Jordan delivers an effortlessly cool dual performance and Miles Caton impresses in his film acting debut. While the film takes its time immersing us in its setting and introducing us to the characters, once Coogler sets the stage, the music and the blood flows with an otherworldly kind of energy that is wholly singular and unforgettable.”

SINNERS is a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience from the mind of Ryan Coogler. What begins as a deep Southern gangster period piece soon transformers into a harrowing fight for survival and spiritual freedom against a ruthless clan of vampires. And it’s absolutely awesome!! The… pic.twitter.com/dWMVnEwuOC

— Matt Neglia (@NextBestPicture) April 4, 2025

Film critic, Peter Gray wrote on X:

“#Sinners is exactly the vampire joint you’d expect Ryan Coogler to make. The way he interweaves music to make it its own character is masterful. Michael B Jordan is superb, Jack O’Connell enjoyably unsettling, Hailee Steinfed a minx in the best way. Gory, horny, relevant.”

#Sinners is exactly the vampire joint you’d expect Ryan Coogler to make. The way he interweaves music to make it its own character is masterful. Michael B. Jordan is superb, Jack O’Connell enjoyably unsettling, Hailee Steinfed a minx in the best way. Gory, horny, relevant. pic.twitter.com/GdSYCLNFGf

— Peter Gray (@ratedPDG) April 4, 2025

Liam Crowley of ScreenRant raved about Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler:

“#SINNERS is the best film of the year (so far). Coogler + Michael B. got the sauce to a level you can't fathom. Every music number had me breathless - especially that oner. Shoutout authentic Irish tunes one time. WB has a hot new, *original* franchise on its hands.”

#SINNERS is the best film of the year (so far). Coogler + Michael B. got the sauce to a level you can't fathom. Every music number had me breathless - especially that oner. Shoutout authentic Irish tunes one time. WB has a hot new, *original* franchise on its hands. @screenrant pic.twitter.com/ad7CJ68N45

— Liam (@LiamTCrowley) April 4, 2025

Hoai-Tran Bui, the Entertainment Editor at Inverse wrote:

“SINNERS is a MOMENT. Ryan Coogler takes the vampire movie and gives is a brawny update in a sexy, soulful, explosive crowdpleaser. This feels like the next step in the evolution of Black horror. MBJ is so fun in dual roles but Miles Caton is the real discovery.”

SINNERS is a MOMENT. Ryan Coogler takes the vampire movie and gives is a brawny update in a sexy, soulful, explosive crowdpleaser. This feels like the next step in the evolution of Black horror. MBJ is so fun in dual roles but Miles Caton is the real discovery. pic.twitter.com/O3T21XMVaD

— Hoai-Tran Bui (@htranbui) April 4, 2025

Film critic Zachary Lee tweeted:

“#Sinners: Ryan Coogler’s sweaty, sexy, blood soaked invitation to meet the ancestors. A love letter to the Blues baptized in genre thrills. No one’s making films like him w/ such style, grace, & groove that interrogate the hypocritical boundaries we draw btwn the sacred & secular.”

#Sinners: Ryan Coogler’s sweaty, sexy, blood soaked invitation to meet the ancestors. A love letter to the Blues baptized in genre thrills. No one’s making films like him w/ such style, grace, & groove that interrogate the hypocritical boundaries we draw btwn the sacred & secular pic.twitter.com/6owV6br0f6

— Zachary Lee (@zacharoni22) April 4, 2025

Film critic Brandon Norwood tweeted:

“SINNERS is a melting pot of various things with the foundation being blues,  vampires, & supernatural folklore. Floored by it. Strong characters that remind me of people I know. See it in IMAX. Can't imagine seeing it any other way.”

SINNERS is a melting pot of various things with the foundation being blues, vampires, & supernatural folklore. Floored by it. Strong characters that remind me of people I know. See it in IMAX. Can't imagine seeing it any other way.#SinnersMovie #Sinners #IMAX #SinnersAreComing pic.twitter.com/EGsdVwk6cn

— Brandon Norwood (@bjntweets) April 4, 2025

Film critic Carla Renata said:

“#SinnersMovie is a vibe! It’s a wild, sexy, survival horror flick steeped in an underground homage to the blues. Stellar cast with a nice cameo from Blues legend Buddy Guy. See this Ryan Coogler joint on a big screen…you won’t regret it”

#SinnersMovie is a vibe! It’s a wild, sexy, survival horror flick steeped in an underground homage to the blues. Stellar cast with a nice cameo from Blues legend Buddy Guy. See this Ryan Coogler joint on a big screen…you won’t regret it 😉 pic.twitter.com/WSo8EJfYxa

— Carla Renata (@TheCurvyCritic) April 4, 2025

Sinners is set for release on Friday, Apr. 18, 2025, exclusively in theaters.