Mumbai, February 26 Hollywood star Vin Diesel called Ryan Coogler's horror drama "Sinners" "one of the best films of the year."
He posted a heartfelt message on his official Instagram account, expressing his admiration for the film, which has achieved a remarkable feat by receiving a total of 16 Oscar nominations.
Proud Vin Diesel shared what this achievement truly signifies. "Having seen some outstanding performances and beautifully executed cinematic storytelling, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on one such story... 'Sinners'! Sixteen Oscar nominations. The most in the history of the Academy Awards… Wow, Sidney Poitier would be proud. What was once a challenge that I had to overcome, has now become a platform where filmmakers of color not only participate, but literally rewrite the record books. Profound. That is the continuum…" his Instagram post read.
He revealed that he first heard about "Sinners" from his friends, who spoke about the project with great enthusiasm, referring to it fondly as "a vampire movie."
Vin Diesel further explained what resonated with him about the drama.
"As a kid who grew up playing D&D, or getting lost in the latest Anne Rice novel… someone who is currently developing the Fantasy world of an Immortal Witch Hunter with Lionsgate… or in creative meetings at Universal exploring the many rich monster characters of their Dark Universe, I was intrigued," he added.
Praising the film he watched with his family, he wrote on the photo-sharing app, "The beautifully articulated portrayal of a twin's existence – myself, of course being a twin. The rich historical exploration of culture and the unsung heroes whose contributions shaped it."
He shared that the fact that director Ryan Coogler comes from Oakland, the same place where Vin Diesel's biological father is from, made it even more compelling.
"Oakland is where my biological father comes from, and all that that implies. The grit, the culture, the soul… When I say the pride was through the roof, I mean it. To see a young brother come this far, to the biggest stage in cinema… all while preserving that unique voice and adding a deep, resonant spin on a classic cinematic trope? That’s not just impressive. That’s Oakland!" the post concluded.
