(4.5 / 5)
Synopsis
An excellent movie that introduces the world of Wakanda to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and how the Black Panther will continue to be a key figure in future events.
Story
The Black Panther is set immediately after Captain America: Civil War and tells the tale of T’Challa, new King of Wakanda, as he learns what it means to hold the throne. We are introduced to the world of Wakanda and gain insight into the intricacies that make up the thriving nation. We realize that while T’Challa’s birthright is the throne, he must earn it through a right of passage that garners him acceptance of the people to become their king. We are also introduces to Eric Killmonger an American Black Ops soldier with a score to settle with the nation of Wakanda. He wants to start a revolution and see the resources Wakanda has as the means to obtain it.
The story concludes with both a physical and philosophical battle in which Wakanda grows as a nation and is ready to begin being an active participant in assisting with the protection of the planet.
Black Panther Review
It is equally important to not get caught up in the hype that certain movies bring. The Black Panther is one movie that lives up to the expectations and then some. Here are the ways you can digest this movie:
- If you are looking for a movie that depicts women in a positive light, you found it.
- If you are looking for a movie that displays strong yet humble figures, you found it.
- If you are simply looking for another marvel film that moves the main story, you found it.
- If you are looking for a movie that will allow you to think about the motivations behind the characters, you found it.
The excitement starts at the opening credits and every scene is deliberate. Each character puts their heart into the characters and you can feel as if the acting stopped and they were being themselves.
Who stole the show?
This is a tough one. Every character had their moments, but there were two that really did it for me:
1. Eric Killmonger: To call him a villain is to not understand him. He had a differing perspective, but not one that was completely foreign to Wakanda. Yes, he had his own ambitions, but at the end of the day he was completing his father’s plan. Not dissimilar from T’Challa.
2. Okoye: She was pure in every sense of the word. You felt the commanding power in her words as well as her actions. I was hoping see more of her on the screen and was excited every time.
Final Thoughts
This is a movie that is worth seeing at least once. I will be seeing it more than once myself. It has the elements that make it a Marvel movie while presenting a story that has something for everyone.
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