Sinners - Vampires & the Blues

[wisbech]

It’s a weird mash up, definitely more action than horror, but it works very well, river dancing Irish vampires and all Great soundtrack. Owes a lot to From Dusk til Dawn I would say. Recommended. Same director as Creed and Black Panther

[SpudLink]

Watched it at the weekend. Didn’t know what to expect, other than something supernatural or horror related.
Very good film. Reminiscent of a Jordan Peele film, but Ryan Coogler is a better director.
As well as being entertaining, I think analysis of the themes and allegories will keep film students busy for a while.

[Hugo Stiglitz]

OK day off tomorrow, should I go and see it?


I tend to only watch REALLY! good films at the cinema (or try to)

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Hugo Stiglitz said:

OK day off tomorrow, should I go and see it?


I tend to only watch REALLY! good films at the cinema (or try to)

Depends what you like. It is a REALLY good film, but it might not be to your taste.

[Hugo Stiglitz]

Well I don't like Marvel films.


Let me throw in the movie the Green book. I also like the likes of JoJo Rabbit etc etc.

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Hugo Stiglitz said:

Well I don't like Marvel films.


Let me throw in the movie the Green book. I also like the likes of JoJo Rabbit etc etc.

It’s not a film made to please a focus group. The messages about racism and cultural appropriation/assimilation are not subtle. It references a lot of other films without plagiarism. The final act goes full Hollywood action/horror.
It’s also very well made by a director who knows what he’s doing. Music and cinematography are as integral to the storytelling as the script and acting. The mixing of genre are handled really well.

[Hugo Stiglitz]

Ticket bought. Looking at the seat plan there are two other people in there..

[Its Just Adz]

I didnt enjoy it, 5/10.

Like a crap version of Dusk Til Dawn.

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Its Just Adz said:

I didnt enjoy it, 5/10.

Like a crap version of Dusk Til Dawn.

About a third of the way through I thought “ah, it’s taken that idea from Dusk Till Dawn”. The difference is I would give DTD less than 5/10. I think Sinners is an infinitely more interesting film.

[Hugo Stiglitz]

I think where it falls down is the editing. It stumbled and staggered. No flow.

At one point I thought they were going to do a dance off a la Fire Saga.

I walked out. It was awful. Such a great selection of actors let down in my opinion.

[andymc]

too long to get going I thought

[SpudLink]

Well, there you go.
I don’t think I’ll see a better film this year.

[Patio]

16 Oscar nominations ffs

What am I missing?

Barely made a page of comments on here

I've watched it, thought it was ok but that's about it

[lizardbrain]

I thought the second half was fantastic, first half was a bit slow for me.

I'm a massive fan of folk and blues which probably helped

Edited by lizardbrain on Thursday 22 January 18:38

[Supersam83]

It starts off slow and takes it's time getting to it.

It's all about the reveal and the final act.

[SpudLink]

I found the first part very watchable before I realised it was about vampires. Once it drops the first hints of what is to come, it elevated it. When it begins to merge horror, culture, music and politics, it does something very special.
As with Guillermo del Toro‘s best work, it’s a masterpiece, but it won’t appeal to everyone.

Basically, I thought it was brilliant, but I can see why some don’t like it.

[Its Just Adz]

Patio said:

16 Oscar nominations ffs

What am I missing?

Barely made a page of comments on here

I've watched it, thought it was ok but that's about it

I don't pay much attention to these awards anymore, just a load of mutual back slapping.

[The Gauge]

I tried to start watching this recently but the first 20mins didn't grab me so I turned it off. I had a feeling it was going to feature a lot of music that I probably wouldn't like. Maybe I ought to give it another go?

[lizardbrain]

The Gauge said:

I tried to start watching this recently but the first 20mins didn't grab me so I turned it off. I had a feeling it was going to feature a lot of music that I probably wouldn't like. Maybe I ought to give it another go?

Probably not. No bad reflection on you, just my guess

[Se7enheaven]

Its Just Adz said:

Patio said:

16 Oscar nominations ffs

What am I missing?

Barely made a page of comments on here

I've watched it, thought it was ok but that's about it

I don't pay much attention to these awards anymore, just a load of mutual back slapping.

These days a film with Oscar nominations sets off the alarm bells. Normally one to avoid.