Another stunning and thouroughly entertaining movie from Marvel Studios who continue to gain momentum with each successive film. Delivering something new and original all within the framework of the same genre and universe.
A coming of age film of sorts that sees T'Challa return to his native Wakanda following the events of Captain America: Civil War to deal with the pressures of the thrown and fulfill his potential as both warrior and king, T'Challa and Black Panther alike. Thus being an origin adventure without the obligatory origin story.
Wakanda itself is visually breathtaking and looks as spectacular as one can imagine.
Wakanda itself is an unofficial character in the film with a rich visual palette and identity. It's people, along with most visuals in the movie, are brightly coloured and looks like an.artists dream, as rich and colourful as the comics that spawned them.
All the principle and supporting cast bring it. There's hardly anybody that doesn't stand out or get a moment to shine in this deep ensemble, so much so that T'Challa himself is almost outdone in the movie by the performances of Michael B. Jordan (Erik Killmonger) and the female supporting characters who are so good, I'd be disappointed if they didn't at least cameo in Avengers: Infinity War in a few months.
Highly recommended for any fan of Marvel Studios' movies, Superhero movies or action adventures with hints of political.drama thrown in for good measure. Not to be missed.
I watch a lot of series, usually multiple episodes each day. I haven't read any of the Mortal Instruments books, but I watched the movie and it was alright. This and the show getting the best drama series GLAAD award were the things that got me to give it a try.
The first few episodes weren't a total blast, but then it quickly became one of my favorite shows of all time. I look forward to each new episode and then never get disappointed. There are some emotional moments that make me tear up, the characters are all quite unique and pretty much spotless in their looks, plus a dark world of vampires, werewolves, elves and magi can get my attention.
I'm not a fan of the basic "guy gets the girl" kind of stories but despite the expected plot line where the girl bats her eyes and the guy acts all cool, it is yet to put me off in this case. Maybe it's that there are multiple more plot lines in the show, or that the characters are likable. The show doesn't shy away from sexualizing them, but yet again, rather than feeling forced and over-the-top, it serves more as a reflection of our world.
One of Marvel's strongest films. Due to a terrific cast, solid performances, great action, good villain and just being a strong film for Black History month.
During watching a lot felt like a new path and something different from Marvel. However, it did dawn on me afterwards that we have seen similar villains as N'Jadaka (Michael B. Jordan). I mean Jordan is great but I did get Loki and Maximus (Inhumans) vibes. Of the usual "boo hoo, it should be my throne!"
While Martin Freeman's Everett K. Ross feels like the new Phil Coulson. Since apparently on tv Coulson is alive on tv but considered dead and buried still in the movies. If that makes sense.
The stand out performances are by Chadwick Boseman, Letitia Wright, Michael B. Jordan, Daneil Kaluuya of Get Out and of course Andy Serkis and Forrest Whitaker.
Wright is just adorable as Black Panther's tech girl sister. Jordan is badass. Serkis has some good side villain scenes. Whitaker is always good, well don't count Battlefield Earth.
While Kaluuya I think shows more range as an actor here than Get Out. I liked him in this more where he is trying to figure out who's side he is on. Due to being disappointed by Black Panther's failed efforts to bring Serkis' character to justice.
After Infinity Wars, we could see Black Panther take over the Avengers I think. Since the future of Captain, Iron Man and even Thor is unclear after Infinity Wars it is rumored. This film proves, that might not be a bad thing. Even if we will miss those characters and actors terribly.
