byruineves

Sinners is one of those rare surprises that catches you completely off guard. Honestly, I didn't expect much going in - a vampire horror film in 2025? Sounded clichê and a recycled concept. But within minutes, it became clear: this isn't just a vampire movie. It's something far more original.

Every single performance in the cast is outstanding. The acting across the board is brilliant, with a level of emotional depth and intensity that pulls you in and never lets go. The filme takes you through the entire emotional spectrum - moments of tension, sorrow, joy, fear, even humour - all executed with surprising finesse. That emotional range feels fresh which is something rare nowadays.

Visually, the film is just as impressive. The costumes and set design are stunning. Fully immersing you in the period setting without ever feeling forced or over-stylized. There's a tangible richness in the world-building (even though most of the movie is in the barnhouse) that makes the film feel lived-in and authentic, even as it leans into supernatural territory.

One of the most strking things about Sinners is that you simply can't define it totally by one genre. Is it a thriller? A drama? A period piece? A musical? The truth is, it's a bit of everything - and that's its strength. It blends these elements seamlessly, refusing to be boxed in, and the result is something truly unique.

But perhaps the most telling sign of its quality: I was never bored. Not once. The pacing is tight, the story constantly evolves, and the film always gives you something to engage with. Sinners is bold, stylish and emotional. It took risks and deserves to be seen, discussed and remembered.

Thunderbolts makes a noticeable effort to shake up the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, introducing a few fresh ideas into a formula that's long been feeling tired. There's genuine potential here, and at times, the film manages to stand on its own.

The comedy hits the right balance - not overly forced like in some or most of the recent Marvel projects, but still present enough to keep the tone light and entertaining. This, combined with character that feel more likeable and fresh than what we've seen in recent projects like Captain America: Brave New World, makes Thunderbolts a more engaging watch overall.

The narrative itself is also stronger and more compelling than in many of the latest MCU films. While not revolutionary, the story has clearer stakes, better pacing and a more grounded emotional thread that helps the movie stand out from the recent clutter of forgettable plots and bloated storytelling.

The cast benefits from a stronger dynamic, and while no character reinvents the wheel, there's more heart and charisma in this group than what we've seen in a while. That said, many of the character still come acriss as re-skinned versions or wannabes of other heros - as if Marvel is hesitant to truly break away from its established archetypes.

One of the film's main drawbacks is its inability to fully detach from the shadow of the Avengers. Marvel REALLY needs to move on from constantly trying to recreate or expand on the Avengers brand and instead focus on launching new heros and original stories, which they can do easily and properly.

The film had potential but ultimately failed to deliver on almost every level. The lack of enthusiasm throughout made it feel like a chore to watch it, quickly losing any momentum or excitement. The pacing drags, and the minimal character development leaves you unable to connect with or care about what's happening on screen. To make matters worse, all the best scenes were spoiled in the trailer, which is always a major disappointment. When you're left with very little new to look forward to, it's hard to stay engaged. There are also a moment that stuck with me that felt completely pointless, the scene where Rami Malek's character buys a large ammount of flowers for no apparent reason - it never comes back into play or adds anything to the narrative. The film relies heavily on clichés, and worse, it fails to build any real tension or suspense, even though it's obvious that it tries to do so. By the time it's over, it's hard not to feel like it was a waste of time.