Sinners has set a new milestone by receiving 16 nominations for the Academy Awards. The horror movie, helmed by director Ryan Coogler, features Michael B. Jordan playing the dual roles of the Smokestackt twins in 1930s Mississippi, as they establish a blues club amidst racial challenges.
The film has garnered nods in various categories such as Best Picture, Best Director, Best Leading Actor for Michael B. Jordan, and Best Supporting Actor for Delroy Lindo. Additionally, Wunmi Mosaku received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress, and Ruth E Carter is recognized for her outstanding costume design work. Sinners is also a contender for the inaugural casting award, cinematography by Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Best Original Score, Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Production Design.
Among the numerous nominations, Sinners is also recognized in categories like Best Sound, Best Production Design, Best Visual Effects, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, and Best Original Song for “I Lied To You,” performed by Miles Caton. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 14 nominations held by Titanic, All About Eve, and La La Land. However, it faces competition from other notable films in the Best Picture category.
For the Best Actress award, Wunmi Mosaku competes with other talented actresses, including Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Renate Reinsve, and Emma Stone. In the Best Actor category, Michael B. Jordan contends with other renowned actors like Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, and Wagner Moura.
Sinners received multiple nominations at the Golden Globes but secured wins only in the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement and Best Original Score categories. With an impressive 99 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has received critical acclaim since its release last year.
Empire magazine awarded Sinners four stars, highlighting its originality and exceptional production. Screen Rant praised the film as “exquisite” and one of the standout movies of the year, lauding its thematic depth and quality filmmaking.
The positive reviews emphasize the unique storytelling and performances in Sinners, positioning it as a must-watch film of the year.