Review of Black Panther (2018) by Andrew R — 03 Mar 2018
While most of the plot is quite predictable - more so than other recent Marvel flicks - the story is still quite good and engaging. Despite being introduced to the character in Civil War, this film almost as an "origin story" feel to it, providing you with the history of Wakanda and who or what the Black Panther is and represents.
In addition, the combination of old and new (African culture with future tech) is visually stunning, aside from a poorly-CGId "waterfall scene". Perhaps most surprising of all was that T'Challa is only the fourth or fifth most interesting character in the film.
His sister, Shuri, played by Letitia Wright, steals the show with her wit and sarcastic humor; Danai Gurira is absolutely amazing as Okoye, and Lupita Nyong'o and Michael B. Jordan both kill it as their respective characters.
While I found Thor: Ragnarok to be a better film overall, there's no denying the brilliance of Black Panther.
This review of Black Panther (2018) was written by Andrew R on 03 March 2018.
Black Panther has generally received very positive reviews.
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