10 Recent Movies That Totally Took You By Surprise

Now, we can comfortably admit that we all expected this film to be good, but 'best film of the year' good? Nobody expected that, although it's Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, and vampires. So, what's the catch? Well, as it turns out, there isn't one.

Many won't have seen Sinners turning out to be just as good as it has, and that's a testament to Coogler himself as well as the immense talent he assembled for this, including the likes of Delroy Lindo, Hailey Steinfield, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, and who could forget the magnetic on-screen debut of Miles Caton.

Oh, and that's just a handful of names that make up this extraordinary ensemble. Amidst a current cinematic landscape dominated by sequels, prequels, and, more often than not, pointless reboots and remakes, Sinners offers a refreshing yet rare originality that is hard to come by in this day and age.

So, when it comes to pinpointing just exactly why Sinners is deemed so special by those who have seen it, it's nearly impossible to do so. 

It's a hauntingly powerful yet poetic portrayal of Black culture and music's significance within the community, featuring breathtaking cinematography, superb acting, and mesmerising music that will have you listening to the blues until the cows come home.  

The staggering success of Sinners may have come as a surprise to you at first, but don't be surprised to see the film reap its due rewards down the road.