Ordinary Sinner
Ordinary Sinner

Ordinary Sinner

2001Movie91 minEnglish

Three college students, two guys and a girl, encounter bigotry and violence in a small town, and solve the murder of a gay friend.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Lindsley Parsons Jr.Genres: Drama

Plot Summary

A young Black woman in the 1950s South struggles with societal expectations and her own desires. She dreams of a life beyond her small town and navigates complex relationships, including a forbidden romance. The film explores themes of race, class, and personal freedom.

Critical Reception

Ordinary Sinner received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising the performances, particularly Regina King's, and its handling of sensitive themes. However, some found the pacing to be slow and the narrative to be somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for strong performances, especially by Regina King.
  • Appreciated for its portrayal of social issues in the 1950s South.
  • Some found the storyline to be a bit conventional.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available or aggregated.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Soul of the Game' before being changed to 'Ordinary Sinner'.

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