Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: February 16, 2018
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EstheteMar 19, 2019
Over the years, people have asked Marvel to continue the Blade trilogy with Wesley Snipes, and instead it people received a highly overrated nonsense.
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maxsnow99Feb 19, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Black panther was not a good movie. it was at best a sub par superhero movie. the movie had some quality effects and acting, but that's about it. in terms of writing and story this film fell very short. I would first like to point out the biggest problem I have with this movie, simply from a storytelling perspective. when engaged in ritualistic combat with this movie's primary antagonist the main character loses all his mystic powers to even the playing field. he then loses, badly. now losing to the main villain the first time is a common plot point, but normally the main character loses due to a lack of planning, foul play, or a need to train and gain some new perspective to defeat the antagonist(luke returning to Dagobah, Batman climbing out of the pit bane was born in, etc). here black panther, whose sole merit is his training and good heart, loses. he has lost all my at this point. The only thing i've been told is his strong suit, honorable combat, he has just lost at, but I am somehow supposed to believe he is the one meant to fix everything. Take iron mans suit away, he's still a genius, take caps shield away he's a super soldier with a heart of gold, take black panthers panther powers and pajamas away, and he's apparently worthless. but there is still some chance to redeem himself. he could learn something new despite the fact that he has trained for ritual combat his whole life. maybe it's some emotional revelation. he does gain some tension with his father but even in his visit back to the spirit world he doesn't really confront him, he just mentioned it and says he has unfinished business. this new emotional conflict wasn't present during the original fight with the villain so how its resolution would help him is beyond me. he then wins the last fight for no reason other than it was the end of the movie. he tried using some weird tactic with the train, but if you cut out every scene of them dodging a train the movie would have been exactly the same. on that same topic if you cut out every scene with the man from the CIA the movie would have been the same. this movie is full of filler like this that doesn't really move the plot. the fact that people are praising this movie so much confuses me. it is not new or fresh, it is a heap of rehashed plots, themes, and tropes. To top it off the beginning and end of the movie are exactly the same. What I mean by this is that nothing has changed. If you just show the first couple minutes and the last couple minutes nothing seems to be different. Black panther becomes king and stays king and everything is the same.in almost any good movie something has to be different at the end, the plot had to change something, look at almost any of the most famous classics and the ending has something different, even the big lebowski had change at the end.there is some minor difference at the end, they are trying to do more with the outside world, but this is cut short at the end of the movie so we really don't know where that goes. And the whole theme about helping other countries didn't really have anything to do with the main conflict of birthrights.

I am honestly baffled that this movie has received such shining reviews. It is nothing special. It was no better than any other superhero movie. I'm not saying a superhero movie cannot be amazing. The dark knight was an amazing piece of cinema, but this movie had no substance, nothing new or interesting, no characters that weren't generic (scientist sibling, honorable warrior man, angry young antagonist who was wronged). There are some other specific issues I have with the movie’s plot but I'll leave it at that. This movie was bland, just like the vibranium pajama wearing hero it was made for.
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MMurphyFeb 20, 2018
Meh. It was okay, but way way WAY overhyped. The action scenes were poorly animated, and the character motivations weren't plausible.
44 of 64 users found this helpful4420
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iiRazorFeb 19, 2018
This was one of the worst films I've watched in quite some time. The fact that it received a score higher than a 6 by critics is just unfortunate. Look at the user score compared to the critic score and tell me this movie was not over hyped garbage.
65 of 101 users found this helpful6536
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lordx51Feb 18, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oh man was this movie bad and I love Marvel movies and I enjoy Black Panther the character. The actors for the most part were great. The writing was awful, story has nothing to do with the Marvel timeline besides showing of Wakanda. Cringe dialogue, totally predictable slow moving plot and lots of stuff that doesn't make sense. A hidden city the size of Atlanta in Africa, where no one reveals its secrets? Millions of people living in perfect Utopia in a modern society and the tech or secrets never get out(besides one person) for 100's of years? The action is so bad - ignores physics so many times. Turning a speeding car by reaching down from the roof and digging claws into the pavement lol? Throwing spears from the top of a speeding car, through the car in front of you to spike it, by a lady with no super strength? Falling from 200 feet to the pavement with just a Panther suit and no injuries(even the War Machine was almost Paralyzed when he fell). Just so much bad with this movie. Expand
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RaymoifulFeb 16, 2018
Disappointment. Maybe because of high expectations, but still. I liked the costumes, colors, soundtrack was good too, but thats all. Visually the movie was good, except the CGI fest at the end. The story not so much tho. My suspicion thatDisappointment. Maybe because of high expectations, but still. I liked the costumes, colors, soundtrack was good too, but thats all. Visually the movie was good, except the CGI fest at the end. The story not so much tho. My suspicion that Boseman may not have enough on screen charisma to lead a solo MCU movie was confirmed. Expand
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LaSh4wn328Feb 18, 2018
As a black viewer I don't appreciate the way Disney tried to **** African culture and sell me an escapist fantasy about finding some magic rock that solves all of Africa's problems. It is also pandering in the extreme for a bunch of whiteAs a black viewer I don't appreciate the way Disney tried to **** African culture and sell me an escapist fantasy about finding some magic rock that solves all of Africa's problems. It is also pandering in the extreme for a bunch of white critics to nod there heads and babble about what an Big Important Movie this is for being about super-powered Africans. News flash, not all black people believe in weird magic animal spirits or think people should have bones in their noses and wear animal skins! Frankly I found this movie very problematic and a prime example of using propaganda to make money instead of telling a good story. Expand
98 of 161 users found this helpful9863
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Lonejumper23Feb 19, 2018
This was the Lion King story with adults. That is it and enjoy but it is nothing special.
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MetachevitaFeb 20, 2018
I regret paying to see this movie. All the hype is completely nonsense. The storyline is weak, the acting is over the top, the music score is at times inappropriate and most of the time annoying, the cinematography b-rated, the dialogue aI regret paying to see this movie. All the hype is completely nonsense. The storyline is weak, the acting is over the top, the music score is at times inappropriate and most of the time annoying, the cinematography b-rated, the dialogue a bore, and the editing blasse! The best things about this movie are the costumes and the scenes when the defeated king begs for help from another tribe. The trailer for the movie was uninspiring and lacked to convey a cohesive storyline. I didn't plan on seeing this at the theater, but all the hype and rave reviews made me doubt my initial instincts. Were the positive reviews due to the movie portraying a black superhero and an advanced intelligent African race? Did everyone lower their standards in the name of diversity, equity and inclusion?

The Black Panther character wasn't likeable in the Avengers movie, and he was not likeable in this one either. Maybe it has everything to do with the actor and not the character?!?!
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gtmantisFeb 18, 2018
I would skip it its quite an awful film! Boring and not very entertaining!!
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yosa1Feb 17, 2018
Well, this movie is a mixed bag for me; on one hand it was decent and told a compelling story, on the other it is a slog and has some elements that grate. Black Panther is a hero in a comic series, seen in a few films before this dedicatedWell, this movie is a mixed bag for me; on one hand it was decent and told a compelling story, on the other it is a slog and has some elements that grate. Black Panther is a hero in a comic series, seen in a few films before this dedicated film. Movie involves a disgruntled citizen who wants to over through the king. A personal pet peeve is trial by combat, it was stupid to portray an advanced culture and a primitive practice; this is also a major plot point in the movie; did the writers get there jobs by trial of combat, it seems so. The action scenes were contrived, the scenes jumped around a bit, the music was all of dumb, the story was watchable but not "Gladiator", level. If you like comic hero movie its worth a watch, if you are ify, I recommend Dr Strange as a better entry into the genre, it is a far better film, otherwise, this will disappoint at best. Expand
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Trey333Feb 17, 2018
Critics seemed to really love this movie. They set expectations way too high. It was kind of boring and the special effects weren't that great. I wish I had of rented this one or waited for it to hit netflix.
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SlipperySnakeFeb 18, 2018
Movie has a decent start. I found myself liking the characters(and for once in a Marvel movie they had a soundtrack and good costume design)..but they had no idea what to do with this movie. After first 'act' movie devolves into typicalMovie has a decent start. I found myself liking the characters(and for once in a Marvel movie they had a soundtrack and good costume design)..but they had no idea what to do with this movie. After first 'act' movie devolves into typical Marvel formula. Coogler ran out of money and time. It's badly paced. Movie feels both too long and too short. Really drags in the second act by act three there are so many plot threads to wrap up that everything is done in a hurry(and is utterly predictable because of this-things have to happen because the movie is almost over!).

Production values, sound, cgi effects take a nosedive after a promising start. Coogler reuses sets. Movie ultimately is dull and the world feels small.
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GarvielLokenFeb 17, 2018
This was honestly the most boring Marvel movie i've ever seen. I was close to falling asleep several times. The CGI looks very bad and dated, especially during the end action scenes. Remind me of watching a video game cutscene. The hardThis was honestly the most boring Marvel movie i've ever seen. I was close to falling asleep several times. The CGI looks very bad and dated, especially during the end action scenes. Remind me of watching a video game cutscene. The hard african accent made my head hurt after an hour, so get ready for that too. What else.... well, the soundtrack was well done. I dont understand the 100/100 critic reviews... seems like an incredibly overhyped movie, just like Dunkirk. Expand
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chikiponmexFeb 17, 2018
have to say that I really like scenery in this movie unfortunately the story line, characters and actors all failed to deliver. I almost fell asleep, something that has hasn't happened to me since watching The Postman as a child. Don't expecthave to say that I really like scenery in this movie unfortunately the story line, characters and actors all failed to deliver. I almost fell asleep, something that has hasn't happened to me since watching The Postman as a child. Don't expect the typical Marvel adaptation, this movie takes itself very seriously and that's one of its biggest drawbacks, it's simply not fun or entertaining, the plot is very predictable, the acting feels forced and character development is lacking. I think my low rating has to do with my initial expectations, it was nothing like I imagined. The only pros is Chadwick Boseman, he's just a great actor that did his best. Expand
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The_AverageJoeFeb 18, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really wanted to like Black Panther. I mean it's a marvel movie it has to be awesome! Right?!?

The intro starts out good, but the movie slows to a crawl story wise and between the laughable acting and horrible group choreography, I was left nodding off for the better part of the first half of the movie. Things finally pick by the time the movie hits the Korea sequence but the budget must have run out for the CGI as the last half of the movie looks worse than many Playstation 2 cut scenes and the laughter and chatter throughout the theatre about said CGI confirmed that it wasn't just me. Kill Monger was way over acted and everyone else other than Klaue literally seemed there just for a paycheck or fresh out of acting school.

To sum up Black Panther in one word though... It would be "Boring".
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DavidDrugnarFeb 23, 2018
A horrible movie in absolutely every regard. From sub-par acting to an extremely lacking movie plot, this is a must skip movie. If you have to see it, wait until it's on DVD at your local Walmart for 99cents.
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DefinitelyMaybFeb 20, 2018
Mediocre film with terrible pacing and worse CGI in marvel's history. The main villain is a racist serial killer who wants to kill all white people which is incredibly racist. The term "colonizer" gets put up a lot despite the film narrativeMediocre film with terrible pacing and worse CGI in marvel's history. The main villain is a racist serial killer who wants to kill all white people which is incredibly racist. The term "colonizer" gets put up a lot despite the film narrative having nothing to do with colonization. Its a delusional fantasy told to please a certain narrative. Film is also super cliche and has some awful action scene. Female characters are good but that because the two male leads are awful. Expand
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JamesStealFeb 16, 2018
Not impressed. CGI was laughable and acting was pretty bad. I feel as if super hero/comic book movies are saturating the market and I can't believe people keep wasting their money on them. Same **** different cape. We will never get to seeNot impressed. CGI was laughable and acting was pretty bad. I feel as if super hero/comic book movies are saturating the market and I can't believe people keep wasting their money on them. Same **** different cape. We will never get to see movies like Fight Club or Se7en in theaters again because of safe generic trash from motion picture studios. Expand
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SavageYetiFeb 16, 2018
this was terrible in every way, i was bored from beginning to end, the acting was terrible, the cgi was hit and miss, the action was boring and lackluster, and the so called comedy didn't make me so much as chuckle and i am a very easy personthis was terrible in every way, i was bored from beginning to end, the acting was terrible, the cgi was hit and miss, the action was boring and lackluster, and the so called comedy didn't make me so much as chuckle and i am a very easy person to make laugh. i ignored the hype and was guessing that this was going to be at least a good enjoyable film but what i got was one of if not the worst mcu movies to date, i would never recommend this movie to anyone ever. Expand
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ButterflyEffexFeb 17, 2018
Just average superhero movie, average acting, average CGI. Brought down by the hype and divisiveness. "Diverse cast" of just one group is not diverse at all.
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ZDZFeb 16, 2018
I have no idea what's up with all these 9 and 10 star reviews stating that anyone who doesn't like this movie is "racist". Frankly I find it offense, as I did not enjoy this movie and I am certainly not a racist. The movie is extremelyI have no idea what's up with all these 9 and 10 star reviews stating that anyone who doesn't like this movie is "racist". Frankly I find it offense, as I did not enjoy this movie and I am certainly not a racist. The movie is extremely immature, features very bad acting, and Wakanda is a xenophobic fascist place I just cannot root for. In my opinion Black Panther is one of the worst super "hero" (Black Panther isn't very heroic) movies in recent memory. I am giving it a 2 because there are some neat visuals. Expand
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flea8thFeb 19, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was not the worst in the MCU, but it was not great, low on action, which is disappointing because the main action sequence was awesome. Story line was good, but made the movie way to long. Hollywood needs to stay out of politics and make good art, this movie was almost ruined because of politics and the far left making this out to be some kind of revolution, when it was a about a comic book character and a MADE UP African nation. Coogler needs to stick with dramas like Apollo and away from these type action films, the cgi was almost as bad as Superman's non mustache and not far from Ang's Hulk. Not a bad film, better than Iron Man 3, level with the Thor 1 and 2, I'd put it around number 8. Would have been in my top 3 if it were a Netflix series instead of a box office movie Expand
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becruxFeb 17, 2018
Do not trust critics! All positive? Not one negative review? This is not one of the best movies of all time! I've got to give it to Disney, they are on top of their game when it comes to propaganda. If people keep spending their money atDo not trust critics! All positive? Not one negative review? This is not one of the best movies of all time! I've got to give it to Disney, they are on top of their game when it comes to propaganda. If people keep spending their money at these formulaic,shat-out, over-hyped movies, they will keep making them! Start reading user reviews, after the movie comes out, and only vaguely watch the professional reviewers, as they obviously make their money from big corporations like Disney. Expand
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boredboredboredFeb 17, 2018
An absolute snore-fest. I actually fell asleep during one of it's piss-poorly choreographed fight scene.s Furthermore, the entire plot and characterization the same style-over-substance, nuance-less crap that's being shoveled out to betterAn absolute snore-fest. I actually fell asleep during one of it's piss-poorly choreographed fight scene.s Furthermore, the entire plot and characterization the same style-over-substance, nuance-less crap that's being shoveled out to better translate between cultures. Not sure what I mean? Think Transformers. Garish, dumbed-down crap to appeal to lowest common denominator and earn the maximum profit. Avoid. Expand
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GuapoGrandeFeb 16, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Leaving aside the normal 3-act superhero melodrama, which is extremely boring and nothing you haven't seen before, I have to say this movie has some really bizarre wish-fulfillment politics in it. I'm surprised that black viewers aren't more offended by the rather cynical and pandering themes here, and the way it erases the very real difficulties Africa is struggling with in favor of fantasy escapism. It's doubly obnoxious that this is being done as a cash grab by the Disney corporation, but that's Hollywood for you. Expand
79 of 156 users found this helpful7977
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mylovingangelsFeb 17, 2018
I saw the movie and believed that it would be a good movie but it wasn't all that great. Of course in the end it is always about the white and black community with nothing in between in the United States. Racism exists in every country,I saw the movie and believed that it would be a good movie but it wasn't all that great. Of course in the end it is always about the white and black community with nothing in between in the United States. Racism exists in every country, color, up, down, and sideways. The black community is not the only community to suffer racism. White communities, Asian communities, etc. In spite the fact that in this county that we still base everything on ethnicity is horrifying. I DO NOT consider myself Chinese-American only American. It is very sad to see this kind of movie and not feel connected at all to the characters. There is no inclusion or connection. It is about us versus them as per usual. Didn't exactly help there was media about how people are supporting children in poor black communities to see the movie. What about everyone else who may not be able to see the movie who are in a low income area. I didn't realize being poor was only limited to the black community. The only thing good to come out of this movie as the badass women who did a great job of being badass women. I clearly felt that women did not need to be protected or taken care of but it would be nice to have a partner in life not a requirement. Expand
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MehektetFeb 17, 2018
Boring all the way through, way too much politics involved. Just not impressive at all. Seems Marvel is falling into the damn snowflake category now. I pray for Infinity War.
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NeelyryFeb 16, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good CGI but no story. 2 hours 15 minutes of your dad killed my dad I want revenge. It was hard for me to get into the zone of the fantasy as well when people dressed up like aborigine tribesman, people wearing loin clothes and plates in their ears and mouths, are standing next to space ships. I understand the need to maintain your culture and heritage but the overkill effect made it hard for me to get sucked in. Imagine all the astronauts on the international space station dressed like Neanderthals and then try to get in a serious groove. Expand
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Batman69Feb 16, 2018
This movie is sooooo generic. I don't get how people honestly don't realise how bad this is!
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BellaSwan1992Feb 16, 2018
My boyfriend dragged me to see this last night... it was really boring and seemed to have a huge chip on its shoulder. The action scenes were blurry and hard to follow too. I can enjoy a good action movie now and then but this one sucked!!!
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kamgeforceFeb 16, 2018
You´d think LOTR movies got a sequel judging by the hype and praise this movie was getting by paid and cherry picked reviewers pre release. Well, it really isnt. Its another Marvel flick only this time, with less of everything that makesYou´d think LOTR movies got a sequel judging by the hype and praise this movie was getting by paid and cherry picked reviewers pre release. Well, it really isnt. Its another Marvel flick only this time, with less of everything that makes marvel movies fun. Much more politics, much less action. I really dont go to see mindless comic book blockbusters to listen to political ambitions of fictional ethno-state. If I decide to see the movie instead of waiting for 20 minute action youtube cut, I expect to see the damn action. The visuals are nice, the production is high, but who gives a **** honestly, thats a marvel standard nowadays, the movie isnt gonna get a plus points for that. It would be a 5 if they kept it in the standard marvel proportions but like I said the lack of the action and too much bad dialogue makes this a bad marvel flick and a horrible movie in general. Positive note at the end, the score wasnt bad. Expand
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theirrelephantsFeb 19, 2018
Oh look, another hero movie I can't tell apart from every other hero movie!
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MahbubAli92Feb 18, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. - The first structural problem with the story is that the first half up until Killmonger (LOL @ that name) shows up is a pointless head fake. We don't care about "Ulysses Klaw" or what he did 30 years before the movie starts, so hunting him and his 5lb slab of MacGuffinite isn't an interesting or constructive motivation. Its only purpose is to set up the Shocking Twist where Killmonger emerges as the real villain with a totally separate villain agenda of his own, at which point the real movie begins. Not an effective use of runtime.

- The second problem is that Chadwick Boseman (LOL at this name too, also I'm 99% sure this guy is just a palette swap of Chiwetel Ejiofor) doesn't really have a character arc or any internal conflict. On this front the movie compares unfavorably to the somewhat similar Thor, which was still pretty meh but at least forced its title character to grow and develop. The decision Boseman makes at the end of the movie to open Wakanda up to the world is arbitrary, and his very sensible initial reasons for refusing to do so are never addressed.

- The thing that jumped out at me most about the aesthetics is the way they deliberately avoided making the Wakandans sophisticated and civilized in any way other than their technology. Other than the sci-fantasy trappings they are 100% face-painted, ritual-scarified, garishly-dressed, bone-in-nose, ancestor-worshiping, ape-hooting (yes, Man-Ape is in the movie, though they never call him by that name) savages straight out of the opening of Zulu. It's very cargo cult, and leads to bizarre moments like the ending battle where some people are fighting with high-tech pulse rifles and fighter drones while others do melee combat with ordinary spears and yet others fight with RHINO CAVALRY. Ultimately though none of the Wakandan technology is any more impressive than the SHIELD helicarrier or the stuff Tony Stark has been building in his garage for the last 10 years.

- There's lots of blurry, weightless, underwhelming CGI, especially in the big final setpiece. Some of the Black Panther stuff didn't look much better than the original Tobey Maguire Spider-Man movie.

- Marvel heroes vary a lot in how powerful they are portrayed, and in this case the guy is just good at gymnastics and kang fu and has a bulletproof suit. Makes for stale fight scenes, especially since for 2 of them he doesn't even have his suit or powers available. Say what you will about Ant-Man and Dr Strange, they at least had visually interesting and creative action.

- "Killmonger" is one of the better villains the MCU has had (a low bar), mostly because he's just about the only guy in the movie with a personality. Still, Michael B. Jordan has yet to top the naturalism of his performance as a low-level drug dealer in season 1 of The Wire. In case you were curious his big villainous plot is to usurp the throne of Wakanda and distribute its technology to black folk around the world so they can use it to kill whitey (after he seizes power the rest of the noble, enlightened Wakandans just shrug and go along with his plan, because the script requires it). I can just about guarantee there are SJW types writing articles right now arguing that he is the true hero of the movie.

- There are snarky little digs at whites sprinkled throughout, but less than I expected. The main thing that sticks in my mind is the smugness that gets directed at whites who ignorantly mistake Wakandans for typical Africans and not SECRET CYBER-KANGZ. They also take a limp little shot at Trump in the final UN speech where a character talks about needing to "build bridges, not barriers".

- Final thought: the metaphysics of the Marvel universe are really screwed up at this point. Advanced galaxy-spanning alien civilizations are real, Norse gods are real (though they're technically just more aliens), ancient African animistic voodoo spirits are real, Eastern hippie stoner magic is real, superhuman AI is real, hyper-powerful reality-warping space gems are real, secret 80-year-old Nazi conspiracies are real, and of course Kangz are real as real can be, bigot. They've long since given up pretending any of this hangs together coherently. Compared to the painstaking way Nolan managed the setting of the Dark Knight movies or Snyder handled the Man of Steel movies, it really makes the unwieldy, spackled-over nature of the MCU stand out.
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BanzyFeb 19, 2018
The whole experience was boring from start to finish, poor fighting scenes, zero character development and even a perceived need to NOT talk about the main character, the only way that i could summarized it would be "I'm the Black Panther, iThe whole experience was boring from start to finish, poor fighting scenes, zero character development and even a perceived need to NOT talk about the main character, the only way that i could summarized it would be "I'm the Black Panther, i fight people and i am good or at least better than everybody else".
Besides the eventual giggle or two, it was a waste of time, i'm assuming that people that are giving this movie a positive rate are basing it on the trailer
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Dwayne6575Feb 16, 2018
I was not very impressed with this movie, especially after all the hoopla surrounding it. There just isn't much too like. BORING
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ClutcherFeb 18, 2018
All I can say is don't bother or wait for rental or streaming if you insist on seeing this turd as it is yet another in the long line of films in Disney's crusade to reduce every beloved fictional character to an agenda-driven caricature. InAll I can say is don't bother or wait for rental or streaming if you insist on seeing this turd as it is yet another in the long line of films in Disney's crusade to reduce every beloved fictional character to an agenda-driven caricature. In case you didn't know it: Disney did not create the Black Panther, nope, they bought him (comparison to historical evils is intentional) and milked him for all he's worth. To make matters worse, if you are old enough to remember, the character was created in precisely the opposite spirit of this trite, overly-politicized nonsense. There are some decent performances, but otherwise this film is devoid of any merit whatsoever, even within the context of the MCU. Save your money and your time or get some of the old comics, they have fun and heart, two things Disney abandoned long ago in their endless quest for the maximum profit possible. Expand
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JennyKat570Feb 16, 2018
It was just really bland and same-y like every other cape movie these days, and frankly the "secret high-tech Africa" angle was condescending and kind of exploitative. It's pretty disturbing to think that a lot of people seem to think WakandaIt was just really bland and same-y like every other cape movie these days, and frankly the "secret high-tech Africa" angle was condescending and kind of exploitative. It's pretty disturbing to think that a lot of people seem to think Wakanda really exists (movie was actually shot in South Korea). Expand
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UdwinFeb 16, 2018
Bad acting, bad story, all in all **** movie. Can't understand the hype! There is nothing good about the movie.
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harryharri1976Feb 16, 2018
Sadly Black Panther sucks hard. The superhero genre is dead. Plus, Blade was the first black superhero, so this actually has nothing special going for it at all.
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jx819Feb 17, 2018
what are the critics thinking? where can i get what they are smoking.

another formulaic Marvel snorefest. can't wait for the MCU to end.
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JakeGFeb 16, 2018
I went to see this last night. Boring predictable storytelling. And it's filled with terrible CGI. There are some amazing actors in this film and they are all wasted. I wish I could have those hours of my life back. It amazes me how reviewsI went to see this last night. Boring predictable storytelling. And it's filled with terrible CGI. There are some amazing actors in this film and they are all wasted. I wish I could have those hours of my life back. It amazes me how reviews like mine are being blocked in favor of reviews from people who say in their reviews that they haven't actually watched the movie. At least metacritic allows honest reviews even if other sites don't. Expand
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flowerpowerFeb 16, 2018
Went into this movie thinking it would be the movie of the century, with all the hype around it, media telling me I had to enjoy it, etc... but I did not find a single redeeming quality. Boring, predictable and just fell flat.
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alo007aloFeb 17, 2018
OK movie is made for kids. I must say J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional world of Middle-earth, Mordor is more believable that a Wakanda and both are fairy tales. Marvel with this movie go full Democratic-party.
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Piggy69Feb 16, 2018
This is so awful. Are thses bought reviews? This wasn't even as good as bvs.
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parnsoFeb 16, 2018
Cast was great but sadly the movie was a desaster and didn't know what to do with the cast. CGI was very cheap looking and there was no feel for the world, the movie did much better when is was outside of Wakanda. First time I heard of aCast was great but sadly the movie was a desaster and didn't know what to do with the cast. CGI was very cheap looking and there was no feel for the world, the movie did much better when is was outside of Wakanda. First time I heard of a Black Panther movie I hoped for a face crushing action movie, but it fell very short on that. The worst of the Marvel movies and very forgettable. Expand
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SuperMax156Feb 16, 2018
Another day, another super hero movie. Seems like Hollywood has no idea how to do anything original anymore. These are just films for overgrown 12 year olds. I guess if we are weighing it against other superhero movies then it was ok. TotallyAnother day, another super hero movie. Seems like Hollywood has no idea how to do anything original anymore. These are just films for overgrown 12 year olds. I guess if we are weighing it against other superhero movies then it was ok. Totally overhyped. Maybe wait until it appears on a free streaming site, personally hate to think I am giving any money to Hollywood these days. Expand
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markusjohnsonFeb 17, 2018
This movie sucks. Marvel needs to learn how to tell a story instead of presenting an identity politic view point. Put me in a fantasy world and tell me a tale that I can get into. Its not like you don't have 40+ years of material to pullThis movie sucks. Marvel needs to learn how to tell a story instead of presenting an identity politic view point. Put me in a fantasy world and tell me a tale that I can get into. Its not like you don't have 40+ years of material to pull from. Here is an idea, use the same directors so all of your movies have the same feel, uh, like we are in the same universe? Expand
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EazydzzzFeb 16, 2018
Seriously not a good movie, it's the same tired formula but with extra poor acting and a just plain boring story. The special effects look like something from 20 years ago. I am very disappointed because I was really looking forward to this movie.
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MovieKnightFeb 16, 2018
Another overhyped and overrated Marvel flick. The same tired formula that Marvel has been recycling in the last 10 years. The plot is predictable and the action sequences are unengaging. What a disappointment.
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HipstersBaneFeb 17, 2018
If this movie wasn't so hyped then I would have given it a better score, it was boring. None of characters have any character arches, and it was really just not interesting.
Paddington 2 has more pathos on it, and it is a cgi bear.
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willburstyle06Feb 16, 2018
Takes waaay too long to get going and the dialogue and acting is pretty bad.CGI in the fighting scenes is as bad as wonder womens
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Hype2xFeb 16, 2018
After believing the Critical Scores, i thought we'd be in for a treat. But no, the movie crushed any expectations i had for it. What was this ? The same way Moonlight received 99 score here, Black Panther is being raved here for untrueAfter believing the Critical Scores, i thought we'd be in for a treat. But no, the movie crushed any expectations i had for it. What was this ? The same way Moonlight received 99 score here, Black Panther is being raved here for untrue reasons & Hype the Black cast to clouds. Predictable story and Boring.
Bring on Infinity War!
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WeWusKangsssssFeb 16, 2018
This is so boring I couldn't even sit through the entire film. I'd rather watch a show on the CW!!! (Ok maybe not that bad. But still awful!)
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thedaarkbattyFeb 16, 2018
Marvel movies are the highest budget movies on the planet. You'd assume that they have CGI and action scenes down to a science at this point. Nope, the effects in this movie look worse that the Matrix. Every time somebody is fighting anotherMarvel movies are the highest budget movies on the planet. You'd assume that they have CGI and action scenes down to a science at this point. Nope, the effects in this movie look worse that the Matrix. Every time somebody is fighting another person in this movie it looks like a cheap video game, it completely ruins the experience. Expand
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MadremiaFeb 19, 2018
I really had high expectations going in, maybe too high, but at some point I thought the Black Panther was in the Fast and the Furious and then some typical heist movie. OK, I'm being harsh and I didn't hate it, just didn't like it, kindaI really had high expectations going in, maybe too high, but at some point I thought the Black Panther was in the Fast and the Furious and then some typical heist movie. OK, I'm being harsh and I didn't hate it, just didn't like it, kinda blah. And all the talk about Marvels first black superhero, but as far as movies go lets not forget Blade. I have seen Blade a few times, and I think I like it better, a little bloody, but I liked Snipes in that role, he nailed it. You know what, maybe I'm just suddenly tired of these current Hollywood blockbusters. Expand
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storm_of_swordsFeb 16, 2018
The story was boring, the attempts at humor were not funny, and the thing about it that I hated the most was it's crappy CGI.

This is another crappy movie that the professional critics are rating far higher than it deserves. They recently
The story was boring, the attempts at humor were not funny, and the thing about it that I hated the most was it's crappy CGI.

This is another crappy movie that the professional critics are rating far higher than it deserves. They recently did the same thing with The Last Jedi and now this. I'm beginning to think that Disney is paying off the critics to give their movies excellent reviews.
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wakeboardjakeFeb 16, 2018
The cast was amazing. The acting was not. The colors and cinematography was amazing. The story line was not. If I'm writing a very honest review that critiques this movie solely on quality of production, acting, story line, and sound, then IThe cast was amazing. The acting was not. The colors and cinematography was amazing. The story line was not. If I'm writing a very honest review that critiques this movie solely on quality of production, acting, story line, and sound, then I have to say it was bitterly disappointing. The story moves at the pace of a turtle. The story line? Incredibly predictable. The villain? Just some angry cousin that had horrendous reasoning behind his choices. Where were the awesome beats? The sounds in that first trailer were UNREAL. Not here. Marvel... you could've done so much better with this. Expand
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ThemBakerBoysFeb 16, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Picture an imagined realm of magic and majesty, a prince who is to inherit the throne, a flawed Father/King who is revealed to have have wronged a family member who becomes the central opponent. This is not Asgard, the prince is not Thor, the King is not Odin and the wronged family member is not Loki. Aside from a retread origin story, I also had issues with the tempo of the film. There are long spots where the plot drags and the dialogue seems to repeat itself and declare the obvious. Anyone paying attention would be able to keep up with the fairly simple premise and yet we keep getting exposition like the director doesn't trust the viewers to follow along. But my biggest complaint is the Disney Parks & Resorts TM version of Africa that we are presented with. This fictional Wakanda may as well be Austria with snow capped mountains. Animal Kingdom, Fort Wilderness, and Epcot must have been inspirations for the visual design and while it is gorgeous at times, it is not at all authentic. This is the Africa that many of us WISH was real; an Africa of wealth and technology, not war lords, slavery, disease and famine. The movie suggests that if Africa only had a natural resource like oil, over the centuries it would have had a different trajectory and would stand shoulder to shoulder with first world countries. This grossly simplifies and extremely complicated region of the world. I know missionaries and peace corps personnel who have described in detail the challenges that Africa faces and they are not something you can just throw money at for mosquito netting.
Black Panther offers an amazing vision of an advanced city and culture where tech and magic coexist and the people of different tribes live in peace and harmony, (until they don't).
This is the Disney view of Africa, it is shiny and clean and hopeful and a lie that has nothing at all to do with the documentary on rhino, lion and elephant poaching on Netflix I watched a few nights before.
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MovieGuru69Feb 17, 2018
This movie gets a capital "B" for Boring. To much standing around and talking in the back story and not nearly enough action for a Super Hero movie. Spend your dollars and rent Logan instead. It's far superior in acting, the screenplay, andThis movie gets a capital "B" for Boring. To much standing around and talking in the back story and not nearly enough action for a Super Hero movie. Spend your dollars and rent Logan instead. It's far superior in acting, the screenplay, and the directing. Expand
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ElrikkFeb 17, 2018
This movie had potential but got bogged down in a political message instead of making a good movie.
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Jermaine30090Feb 20, 2018
Too fictional, too much CGI. Also the premise of Africa being a highly advanced country without colonization has no evidence to back it up.
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KamenRiderDarkFeb 16, 2018
If I were able to post a one or two word review, it would either be agenda or uncanny valley. Everything I feared this film would do, it did. Indeed in a couple of places it even referred to the (*spoilers*?) the slave trade! Seriously? InIf I were able to post a one or two word review, it would either be agenda or uncanny valley. Everything I feared this film would do, it did. Indeed in a couple of places it even referred to the (*spoilers*?) the slave trade! Seriously? In the 21st century you are going to refer at least twice in the same film to the slave trade - which BTW if you follow the film's premise would NOT have affected Wakanda as they were cut off from the rest of the world!

The main character of the film is T'Chala - a character so depressingly dour and serious, he could be a candidate for depression. You have his younger sister - who is CLEARLY being geared up as effectively riri from the comics - she WILL be the replacement for Tony Stark! To best describe her, she is a light hearted Q from thee James Bond films - I liked her, she was fun, lively, bright, as a character a real find.

Andy Serkis was excellent, but far too underused - Michael B Jordan's "big bad"? I understand the anger, I don't get his ultimate goal - makes NO sense. The female bodyguards were the nearest thing to Mary sues in the movie. Really - beating up men TWICE their size with the SAME military background?

I MUST discuss the CGI. This is a MASSIVE problem.Sure Wakanda looks spectacular, but so did Asgard. It's the motion of the main characters that is the problem. It seems that whilst they can get stationary objects (buildings etc) virtually spot on now, the same can NOT be said for dynamic ones. If you have watched any of the trailers, you'll know what I mean when you see Black Panther do his somersault The dynamic CGI characters look crystal clear, whilst the real life objects have a faint blur to them. You can just see where the live action starts and the CGI ends. If the cars were CGI as well you wouldn't notice the difference so much, but it IS there, and because it seems 90% of this film is CGI, in the end it becomes very annoying.

as for the claim that this is unlike any other Marvel film - I beg to differ - unless you refer to how insular the whole film is, as it is based almost entirely in Wakanda. Which could be acceptable, until you realise most of the action took place outside of wakanda - in the remaining 5-10% of the film!

Winter Soldier was CONSIDERABLY better than this. Guardians was better and more fun! Avengers had greater scope.Ragnarok was funnier.

I know EXACTLY who this film was geared for, and it was NOT for your typical Marvel comic book movie fan. it had good points, The tech wiz sis has major potential, Wakanda looked spectacular (if you ignore the poor water animations (the ripples in the water looked cut and paste, watch MOANA for how water can be animated!) The soundtrack bore no relation to the action (action scenes sounded the same as the quiet moments!). But the worst "crime" was the agenda it pushed. There is NO Excuse for this, as they PROVED they can have strong storyline in Winter soldier.

So if you want a film with a dour dreary lead character, lots of uncanny valley moments, and LOTS AND LOTS OF POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING with no payoff, then this is the film for you!

Just remember The Godfather / Goodfellas / Star Wars / Schindler's List all barely broke 90%, yet THIS is supposed to be 100%! If you don't think the ratings for this are agenda driven, I've got a bridge to sell you!

I do NOT want a Black Panther 2 - I think the days of single super hero movies are done
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Jamal5243Feb 16, 2018
Boring. Bad acting. Poor cgi. Somehow cheesier than most comic book movies. Over-hyped fail of a film.
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ThedripFeb 16, 2018
Another run of the mill super hero movie that brings nothing new to the table, accept this time around the acting is astoundingly bad. The cgi is awful, and overall the movie is a snooze fest. Don't buy into the hype, Black Panther is onAnother run of the mill super hero movie that brings nothing new to the table, accept this time around the acting is astoundingly bad. The cgi is awful, and overall the movie is a snooze fest. Don't buy into the hype, Black Panther is on the lower end of the spectrum as far as super hero movies go, and that's pretty low. Expand
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trash-heapFeb 17, 2018
Utter trash. This movie was hyped up to be the best super hero movie since The Dark Knight. Michael B. Jordan's character was said to rival Heath Ledger's joker. Okay. I really hoped the movie would be great and offer something different -Utter trash. This movie was hyped up to be the best super hero movie since The Dark Knight. Michael B. Jordan's character was said to rival Heath Ledger's joker. Okay. I really hoped the movie would be great and offer something different - especially since Black Panther was always a huge favorite of mine and I thought had some of the most creative writing and setting vs. the generic "Gotham" location. Instead we got a boring movie that is clearly only being hyped up because of the current political situation in the USA. The movie was bland, the fight scenes were boring. The acting was nothing special though Michael B. Jordan was clearly the standout - but to compare him to Heath Ledger is laughable at best. Honestly, I would have fell asleep if it wasn't for the constant clapping and cheering from my fellow millenials. For scenes we've seen before and a story we've seen before. But sure.

I wish we got a real Black Panther movie that was really something different. Not this watered down, cliche-driven movie we got.

To those giving this high praise because we "finally" got a black superhero movie (as if that makes a movie better), I'd just say that Spawn and Blade did it already. And they did it better.
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CalhownFeb 16, 2018
Bad movie in bad universe.Enough take off.Enough superheroes.Stupid script.
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Jroc8989Feb 16, 2018
The movie simply is not all very good at all. I fell for the hype and wasted my money. Shame, it could have been something special.
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TrunkisFeb 16, 2018
Marvel fantasy origin film. Based in 'Wakanda', which is an African fantasy location. The source of the population vast wealth, and advanced technology is an ancient cosmic metal called 'nonsenseanium' The plot is poor, the acting is wooden,Marvel fantasy origin film. Based in 'Wakanda', which is an African fantasy location. The source of the population vast wealth, and advanced technology is an ancient cosmic metal called 'nonsenseanium' The plot is poor, the acting is wooden, with no humour and hardly any action. We see how the 'Lion King Simba' rip-off becomes king and is challenged by the 'Scar' rip-off for his throne. The film has been over-hyped and not as good as the reviews lead you to believe, it appears that reviews are being cautious of giving honest criticism in fear of being called racist!

I didn't much like Wonder Woman either, but this isn't even as good as that. Overly long (134 minutes), very disappointing and boring.
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MaximillianHallFeb 16, 2018
Too many motion effects, overdone villain ideologies. We have seen the action sequences in previous Marvel movies but now with minor adjustments.

The many toys Marvel licensed for this movie and the packaging that house them will possibly be
Too many motion effects, overdone villain ideologies. We have seen the action sequences in previous Marvel movies but now with minor adjustments.

The many toys Marvel licensed for this movie and the packaging that house them will possibly be floating in the ocean till 3018. A valid criticism if Disney wish to include outside influences such as toys into the film making process.
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MAGA_ManFeb 18, 2018
Black Panther more like Black Pander. At best it was a so-so generic Marvel movie, but the extreme over-hype and affirmative action pandering were like nails on a chalkboard the whole time. The whole movie just comes across as reallyBlack Panther more like Black Pander. At best it was a so-so generic Marvel movie, but the extreme over-hype and affirmative action pandering were like nails on a chalkboard the whole time. The whole movie just comes across as really implausible and silly given that it's a million miles away from what Africa is really like, even many decades after colonialism ended. Such a shame that Disney has decided to make far-left propaganda movies instead of trying to appeal to broad audiences with crowd pleasing movies like they used to!!! Expand
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Iserlohn14Feb 18, 2018
Just another ho-hum superhero movie with worse-than-average CGI, a stupid racial politics angle (Disney accountants must be rubbing their hands together over all the charities shelling out millions to pay for kids to go watch this movie), aJust another ho-hum superhero movie with worse-than-average CGI, a stupid racial politics angle (Disney accountants must be rubbing their hands together over all the charities shelling out millions to pay for kids to go watch this movie), a paper-thin melodramatic plot that you forget as soon as you leave the theater, and only one character with any life to him (in this case the villain). Expand
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DeeperlookFeb 16, 2018
Not and intresting movie
I think it should do better
Geez, talk about ego thou
Grand ego in fact
Entertaining? sure it is
Rated for kids? you bet....NA, just kidding. it's sh!t
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Jerry7777777Feb 22, 2018
It's no better or worse than your average Marvel movie but the propaganda around it is one of the most awful things I've ever seen. Send a message and don't see this.
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JCenaJun 19, 2023
Most Marvel movies are overrated and this one is no exception. Guardians of the Galaxy series is a much better viewing option.
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SkyrantJul 4, 2018
Bad acting, horrific special effects and even worse dialog. The story is insulting to intelligent viewers. The only good thing is that finally black people got their superhero on the big screen.
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katezoeSep 9, 2018
One of the worst and most boring movie I have ever seen. There was no acting. The screenplay was pathetic. A waste of time.
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shihorJun 6, 2018
Could not find one good thing about this movie. Story line, structure, acting, director, CG, the movie is a gigantic costume party for black actors and actresses. Have a huge problem how they treated the history, imaginations have to makeCould not find one good thing about this movie. Story line, structure, acting, director, CG, the movie is a gigantic costume party for black actors and actresses. Have a huge problem how they treated the history, imaginations have to make sense too, especially when you get to spend so much money. Expand
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SpecimenBJul 6, 2018
I'm all for a black superhero. I loved the Blade movies. Falcon and War Machine are terrific in MCU. But to ignore the cheesy plot, dry acting and over-the-top characters in this movie just because it's "culturally groundbreaking" isI'm all for a black superhero. I loved the Blade movies. Falcon and War Machine are terrific in MCU. But to ignore the cheesy plot, dry acting and over-the-top characters in this movie just because it's "culturally groundbreaking" is pretentious. This movie had the luck of timing to come out when the media has fabricated a political race war and that's the only reason it got the sales and critical acclaim it's received. Expand
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STRoGGrusFeb 20, 2019
Хайповый фильм со скучнейшим сюжетом, совершенно невыразительными актерами, не принесший во вселенную Марвел ничего интересного, положительного и хорошего. Ощущение, что снят просто для галочки.Хайповый фильм со скучнейшим сюжетом, совершенно невыразительными актерами, не принесший во вселенную Марвел ничего интересного, положительного и хорошего. Ощущение, что снят просто для галочки.
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Honest-YanJul 10, 2018
The plot is unoriginal and the visual effects are poor compared to other Marvel movies. The actors do a fine job considering that they are not asked to do or say anything more than generic superhero fare. Strange social commentary lurks underThe plot is unoriginal and the visual effects are poor compared to other Marvel movies. The actors do a fine job considering that they are not asked to do or say anything more than generic superhero fare. Strange social commentary lurks under a thin veneer of poorly rendered CGI. An example from the trailer is that this resource-rich African society has built a wall to keep foreigners out. It made me wonder if this was a comment on the USA but I rarely see pro-Trump messages from Hollywood so this is a bit confusing. I decided the script was all over the place and the audience was not expected to think too deeply about the vague paradoxical references to racial inequality. The superhero costume is good but it is also copy-pasted for the villain, the other characters have very poorly designed brightly-colored unrealistic synthetic tribal clothing that was clearly only worn once, showing a genuine lack of effort. These poorly costumed characters all stand on this CGI waterfall, that appears to have them all trapped really high up, but they don't seem to notice and just dance on the spot. There is a glimpse of that in the trailer by the way. I must confess that I fell asleep in the theater and missed the end, but I saw it on an airplane and found out what happened. The ending was quite predictable. If you turn your brain off at the door there is some fun to be found in this below average action flick. Expand
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Aleksor99Mar 7, 2019
This was one of the worst films I've watched in quite some time. The fact that it received a score higher than a 6 by critics is just unfortunate. Look at the user score compared to the critic score and tell me this movie was not over hyped garbage.
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gromitMay 14, 2018
One of the worst superhero movies I have seen. I keep expectations low for story or dialogue for this type of movie but no way I could set expectations low enough to watch this cringe fest. gave up half way through. cliched, boring andOne of the worst superhero movies I have seen. I keep expectations low for story or dialogue for this type of movie but no way I could set expectations low enough to watch this cringe fest. gave up half way through. cliched, boring and ridiculous attempt to mix modern sci fi with traditional culture. I have to wonder if the critics that reviewed this saw some other version of the movie that wasn't the utter crap I saw, hard to explain the high critic reviews. Expand
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Juggernaut387May 2, 2018
Absolutely the worst garbage that ever got created by Marvel. I felt like I was watching Cinderella or something. Utter garbage....I want 2hours of my life back!
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truthbomberMay 21, 2018
I have been a marvel fan since day one and this movie was REALLY AWFUL! There were several great actors, good visual, alot of action and yet no script??? The jokes all fell super flat, there was so much unneccasary battling (I suppose toI have been a marvel fan since day one and this movie was REALLY AWFUL! There were several great actors, good visual, alot of action and yet no script??? The jokes all fell super flat, there was so much unneccasary battling (I suppose to cover up the lack of script writing) and it felt more like a daredevil remake with Matt Damon playing DD this time. I feel this movie wouldve been so much better if a seasoned director had done it like John Singleton....anyway, its just alot of hype because hes the 'first' black super hero (dont tell Wesley Snipes though) and if you really want to see black panther skip the full length movie and see Wakanda in Infinity war....as far as black panther goes he was great in civil war and infinity war, you can skip the 2 hour trip to the land of vibranium. Expand
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joskeprotMay 11, 2018
It's a cringy and cliché movie from the beginning till the very end. I skipped the movie during the break because I would rather waste my time reading about black lives matter than finishing this silly movie.
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TheDavoMay 27, 2018
Laughably dreadful. Wooden acting, terrible CG, a script that is on par with the Dick and Jane books for depth. Simply unwatchable without laughing. Left after about 15 minutes as I would have been shouting at the screen. 87 fromLaughably dreadful. Wooden acting, terrible CG, a script that is on par with the Dick and Jane books for depth. Simply unwatchable without laughing. Left after about 15 minutes as I would have been shouting at the screen. 87 from Metacritic ? 8.7 from me. Expand
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RustyProMay 3, 2018
Oh my god, i was so happy when I finally got to watch it expecting a Blockbuster, I was so wrong.. Dont listen to the critics, take a look at the user score, and not even this score is fitting imo
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Karma_policeMar 22, 2018
Went in expecting the best superhero movie to date, ohh boy i was wrong, this is probably the most overrated movie from recent years, i knew there was a PC/SJW agenda behind the praise to this movie but i decided to experience by myself howWent in expecting the best superhero movie to date, ohh boy i was wrong, this is probably the most overrated movie from recent years, i knew there was a PC/SJW agenda behind the praise to this movie but i decided to experience by myself how good it was.

Well it is not as bad as Iron Man 2 but it is not close to the best Marvel movies to date, it's pretty sad to see the lack of professionalism from journalist calling this movie the best superhero movie ever made, they are supposed to be neutral, but as in videogame journalism has shown how biased they are, long story short don't believe in their lies, Black Panther is enjoyable and you may like it if you are fan of the character and if you are ready to let pass all the cringe worthy PC/SJW/BLM lines in the movie.
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EludiumQ36Jul 4, 2018
Production values were really good but the casting AND acting were WAY below par. This was a set of B and C level actors in a production that deserved better. And the B-o-B violence just made this another street, thug film, such ashame.
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AthanasiosTMay 5, 2018
Flat and mediocre, in both story and characters. Very good action scenes and pretty CGI, but these are the only good parts of the movie. The official critics are once more (and suspiciously so) far-far away from reality.
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Roycar69Apr 30, 2018
I don't see how this movie fits in the Marvel universe. The story is utterly ridiculous and flip flops more than a fish out of water. All I can think of when watching this movie was flashes of 'The Lion King, Coming to America, Boyz in theI don't see how this movie fits in the Marvel universe. The story is utterly ridiculous and flip flops more than a fish out of water. All I can think of when watching this movie was flashes of 'The Lion King, Coming to America, Boyz in the Hood and Pluto Nash.. Expand
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Qgal5kapMay 2, 2018
It's just a predictable, slightly boring flic. I felt quite bored several times, knowing exactly what was going to happen next. Fighting choreography was lousy, and the effects were a bit low grade. As others have said, it gave the feeling ofIt's just a predictable, slightly boring flic. I felt quite bored several times, knowing exactly what was going to happen next. Fighting choreography was lousy, and the effects were a bit low grade. As others have said, it gave the feeling of watching a computer game cut scene. Better luck next time. Expand
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XcessiveHeatFeb 23, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Music is defined as, "An orderly arrangement of notes that are pleasing to the ear. Similarly, when I watch a movie, I look for this same "orderly arrangement" of scenes and music that are pleasing to the ears and eyes. This lack of an "orderly arrangement" made the movie hard to follow. It looks as if the Director tried too hard to compete with more accomplished directors, such as the maker of "Gladiator". So, I leave this advice for this movie's director: Begin with the end in mind. Understandably, there is a big gap in the critic ratings. For those that ranked this movie "10", ask them: What did you like best about this movie? Watch how many times you hear, "Ah...Well...Let me see...I plan to see it again." Then, you can decide for yourself. Expand
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sjdebieMar 13, 2018
Chadwick is a great black panther but unfortunately I will not be watching another stand alone as it was just too political for me.
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Tallulah3Mar 14, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm surprised I haven't read a comment that shinned more light onto the social stereo-types as well as the culture of American blacks. Black Panther unfortunately is slow and boring. The CGI was poor and any "fight" scene was terribly blurry. I am flabbergasted by many high reviews of this film, it was just as bad as the Incredible Hulk. The plot is hard to follow especially for kids as it present issues of: the crowning of the young King, to finding a long time enemy, to 2 ideas of how to proceed within the hidden tribe, to flipping towards the struggles of black American communities.

Half way through the film, they present an abandon member of their tribe who was raised in the poverty of America. This Cousin challenges T'Challa becoming king for a short time. Though this is where the film finally speeds up and sticks to 1 plot, it's filled with stereotypical social racism.

Lines are acted with cheesy effort, directing the tribe to send their weapons to their brothers and sisters around the world to kill the current leaders. Comments are continued to be made stating their people will rule the world. The most jaw dropping comment had to come for the Cousin's King when he states he wants to die like his ancestors as they too knew it was better to die then to live in bondage.

In our real world, where we are currently struggling with increased racism, the last thing our culture needs is a children's movie who confirms it's an "us" verses "them" world and the only solution is 1 type of people ruling the world. On the other hand, our King T'Challa is taught to keep the technology hidden to avoid it reaching the wrong hands. This comes to reality when the long time enemy re-surfaces showing he holds their secret vibranium material, abusing the power of this substance.

The movie would have been better had it focused on the African rich culture and left ideology of race wars out of it and probably needed Jordan Peele to direct it. This is not a children's movie, this is an adult film that presents the idea of using a corrupt super human to "fix" black poverty stricken communities using high tech weapons.

I'm so disappointed I didn't trust my gut and avoid this movie like the black plague. All the comments of nearly falling asleep is valid and I experienced the same sudden need to pass out. Don't believe the hype, watch Blade if you want to be empowered by a black super hero.
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beakmantopaceApr 5, 2018
a tipical Movie of Heroe, bad history, bad characters, only the effects is very awesome
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CharlieSpiceApr 18, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have been a Black Panther fan for many years, having first enjoyed him in comics in the 80s, so I was looking forward to this MCU adaptation with great anticipation. Unfortunately, I was sorely disappointed. The story was a generic tale of revenge and the CGI at times was of a sadly low standard compared to other MCU films. The acting was passable, but the pacing was often too slow for my liking, and the characters too politically cliched. T'Challa’s sister began to grate very quickly. Andy Serkis is the only thing that drags it out of the mire, and they kill him off far too soon. Some of my other main criticisms were of the setting: the idea that a secret, isolationist country could exist on the African continent is frankly ludicrous. Not only that, but the fact that they have hidden away with their precious magical Vibranium technology while the rest of Africa suffered hundreds of years of war, famine, disease and exploitation is also ridiculous. I am all for people celebrating their culture and traditions, but for a technologically advanced society to allow trial by combat to decide their ruler, would be like the Queen of England being challenged to a joust by someone who felt they had a claim on the throne, or the President of America being challenged to a gunfight by his political opponent. Also, for the political leaders of a faction to shout down a visitor by making ape sounds (their totem animal), would be like a visitor to the French senate being silenced by rooster crowing (their national animal). The movie also has too much of a political agenda, and I believe that many of the high ratings here are based on virtue-signalling instead of critical opinion. Overall, a mediocre addition to the MCU that does not move the overall story arc anywhere, and the hijacking of a beloved Marvel character for political purposes makes this film far less than it should have been. It receives a +1 for Andy Serkis’ performance. Expand
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AgaresFeb 22, 2018
The plot is weak, the main antagonists are horrible, the action scenes boring, nasty camera work, hopeless music, the main character's sister is terrible. Cool costumes and main character.
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supemoneylifeMay 12, 2018
When will superhero movies die a death please. this garbage is rotting my brain
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