Black Panther

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darath80Feb 18, 2018

i'm disappointed:
the movie is slow, predictable and full of stereotypes. pretty good visual effect (but not awesome)
bad jokes
totally overrated and below average for a marvel movie

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DmochuFeb 16, 2018

Killmonger is the best bad guy in MCU for now. Thats what I can say for sure.
But movie is just boring with low quality of CGI. For me it is just appetizer before the main course - Infinity War.

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FranzHcriticFeb 24, 2018

Marvel builds its cache of visually stunning yet formulaic films with heroes saved by climactic deus ex machina's. The difference with 'Black Panther' is how it leans so heavily on the sociopolitical commentary: in this case, we have aMarvel builds its cache of visually stunning yet formulaic films with heroes saved by climactic deus ex machina's. The difference with 'Black Panther' is how it leans so heavily on the sociopolitical commentary: in this case, we have a superhero MLK vs. a superhero Malcolm X. It's completely predictable and the hype was completely blown out of proportion, but 'Black Panther' still does its job as an comfortable action flick.… Expand

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The_pakiFeb 20, 2018

Good movie overall, but was falling asleep in the middle of it. Combat was really bad and really predictable.

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JNOTRFeb 16, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The film presents a very solid 1st hour with many action scenes, a great presentation to the characters and the culture and a great villain, and I do not mean Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan) but Klaue (Andy Serkis) who should have been the main villain in this movie and leave the character of Jordan for the sequel. Since Klaue seemed like a villain that should be explored more and the performance of Andy Serkis is phenomenal, I did not like that they killed him so fast. And I think that there is the main problem of the film, the 2nd hour of film, after the death of Klaue, the film falls, it becomes long, boring and predictable, and has moments (in my opinion) a little ridiculous.
Even so, the soundtrack (which I liked the inclusion of modern rap songs and traditional African music), the CGI and the cinematography are excellent.… Expand

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SexySextrainFeb 20, 2018

Film "critics" are full of crap for Black Panther. The movie isn't bad, but it by no means is a 9 or 10/10. The humor is mostly cringy that the audience I was with only got two decent laughs in the entire film. There isn't much action for aFilm "critics" are full of crap for Black Panther. The movie isn't bad, but it by no means is a 9 or 10/10. The humor is mostly cringy that the audience I was with only got two decent laughs in the entire film. There isn't much action for a long hero movie and it is hard to know what is even going on in most of the fights. The CGI isn't great either and it is downright terrible in a few parts. For Marvel movies the villain is probably one of the better ones, but he still wasn't that great. The movie was really boring at parts, so it had some pacing issues. There was a guy behind me that even fell asleep about halfway through the movie.… Expand

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imafallguyMar 11, 2018

A culturally relevant- and long overdo- blockbuster film featuring a superhero based on a highly underrepresented minority; bravo for that. Trouble is, Black Panther just isn’t a good movie.

I’m sure some of my disappointment stems from theA culturally relevant- and long overdo- blockbuster film featuring a superhero based on a highly underrepresented minority; bravo for that. Trouble is, Black Panther just isn’t a good movie.

I’m sure some of my disappointment stems from the fact that I haven’t had the crushing experience of consuming media my entire life wherein the protagonist doesn’t resemble me, then finally seeing a mega-budget Hollywood spectacle featuring a superhero who does (I’m white). I can intellectualize it- and think it must be a revelation- but I’m not able to truly feel the same weight of the film that an African-American might.

Unable to fully absorb the film’s weight, I’m left to judge the movie solely on its merits as entertainment. I’m sure the movie loses something when those two things are divorced from one another, but for better or worse, it’s the only perspective I’ve got.

Black Panther’s acting was hit or miss, the action sequences were shot in a way that made them nearly impossible to follow (even a massive suspension of disbelief isn’t enough to get over the total obliteration of physics), and while the storyline was fairly straightforward, it’s presented in a superficial and confusing way with zero emotional impact. Also, there’s a special material that’s central to the plot and it’s beyond ridiculous. The stuff can very literally just do and be anything and everything the script calls for, it’s a bridge way, way, way too far. On the plus side, the setting was unique and impressive and the women warriors were portrayed as fierce, highly intelligent and principled. And, of course, Andy Serkis was his usual scene stealing self.

It’s a Marvel movie- and a subpar one at that- only elevated by its cultural significance (which, however, shouldn’t be the least bit minimized).… Expand

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pdesaab07Feb 18, 2018

I think the studios must have bought all the critics ! I don't understand at all the metascore because I just went to see it and this is not the above 80 points movie. Chadwick Boseman (who was just fantastic when he played James Brown) isI think the studios must have bought all the critics ! I don't understand at all the metascore because I just went to see it and this is not the above 80 points movie. Chadwick Boseman (who was just fantastic when he played James Brown) is blunt, so is Michael B Jordan, Angela Basset and Forrest Whitaker are just useless. Only the lead female characters had some life ! The story is slow paced and full of clichés. The Execs at Disney need to bring back guys like Sam Raimi and Jon Favreau to blow some freshness in these movies like the first Iron Man. And those who compared it to James Bond (because of the car chase.... but in J.B. it's done by real stuntmen not CGI) or the Dark Night is high on drugs ! Is it because it's the first superhero movie with a black character that no one wants to give it a real critic ? It's like when you're kid sings in front of you and you're like "you're so great" but deep inside you're like "My god it was awful" ... it's your child so you're not going to criticize !!… Expand

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ScienceAdvisorMay 2, 2018

It still amazes me how many people can ignore continuity, story, plot, and character development (or lack thereof). I guess the studio pushed the racism train with their 99% Black cast, and everyone jumped onboard. To bad that everyone whomIt still amazes me how many people can ignore continuity, story, plot, and character development (or lack thereof). I guess the studio pushed the racism train with their 99% Black cast, and everyone jumped onboard. To bad that everyone whom commented on Black actors/actresses as having more (or less) value than anyone else, proved they still have some work to do in understanding what racism is. I saw a lot of talented people being wasted on a very lazy story, that tried to claim Vibranium is not only stronger than Adamantium (which it is not according to Marvel), but is the key to unlocking Star Trek level tech across the board. The overall effect is just to jump the shark and begs the question, where the hell were these guys/gals when the world was about to be destroyed the last few times? I guess they did not think Wakanda was actually on the planet? Whee....?… Expand

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section20mi6Feb 20, 2018

While not a white-majority superhero movie, Black Panther does not exactly exceed any other Avengers film, but simply a combination of repetitive actions that we've all seen before.

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EliOli123Apr 3, 2018

This wasn't a bad superhero movie. It wasn't a particularly great one either. It was pretty much middle of the road. I was expecting much more considering the glowing reviews and the box office success. In today's PC culture, I findThis wasn't a bad superhero movie. It wasn't a particularly great one either. It was pretty much middle of the road. I was expecting much more considering the glowing reviews and the box office success. In today's PC culture, I find myself honestly wondering if the glowing reviews were more connected to having a black superhero and mainly black protagonists, than the quality of the movie itself.… Expand

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RichmanFeb 16, 2018

I Left work early to see the it opening day and was a bit disappointed. I was hopping for something great like last years Logan or Wonder Woman. Instead I watch some long drawn out boring movie. Honestly, I could not stay tuned to the movie.I Left work early to see the it opening day and was a bit disappointed. I was hopping for something great like last years Logan or Wonder Woman. Instead I watch some long drawn out boring movie. Honestly, I could not stay tuned to the movie. I am sure it will make money but believe this is no Logan or other great SH type movie that we all hope it would be. It just goes to show you that you can not trust what the critic are saying in their reviews.… Expand

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Rebecca31Feb 16, 2018

Did not meet expectations but it’s entertaining. Remember the five minute intro we got to Black Panther in Civil War? Well forget that because this is the Black Panther movie we deserve. Early reactions have been the most positive for aDid not meet expectations but it’s entertaining. Remember the five minute intro we got to Black Panther in Civil War? Well forget that because this is the Black Panther movie we deserve. Early reactions have been the most positive for a superhero movie in years and as it stands it’s currently the most positively reviewed superhero movie of all time. How’s that for high expectations. So I must admit I’m a little disappointed, for me it has been overhyped to unrealistic expectations. Not as good as I was hoping for and still one of the better solo Marvel movies but I wasn’t blown away at any point.

T’Challa aka the Black Panther aka the new King of Wakanda played by Chadwick Boseman returns home to his technologically advanced African nation that’s hidden from the rest of the world. Because the rest of the world cannot know about the vibranium and all the futuristic machines and weapons they possess because that could cause war and Wakanda are a peaceful nation who don’t want to wage war on the rest of the world even though with all their superpowered vibranium weapons they’d win easily. Anyway enter Andy Serkis and Michael B. Jordan. Also starring Lupita Nyong’o, Daniel Kaluuya, Martin Freeman, Danai Gurira and Angela Bassett. The cast are absolutely perfect, my only criticism is I needed more of Andy Serkis, his manic performance was great and he seemed underused. Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira give standout performances and add that extra wow factor to the action sequences. It’s got the story even though it reminded me of The Lion King / Shakespeare on more than one occasion. Even when everything else around it is a bit over powering the story-line is solid and doesn’t become an over the top mess as is the downfall of recent superhero films. It also has a great villain, with clear motives and nothing ridiculous about him. Honestly I was very concerned when the film first started because I found the opening scene to be one of the most underwhelming scenes to start a superhero movie. That aside, the rest of the film makes up for it. The action sequences are terrific and thoroughly enjoyable even if the film itself didn’t really blow me away. Maybe it came down to all the hype or maybe it was the ridiculous CGI armoured rhinos. It’s not brilliant, I liked it but more importantly you’ll be entertained. Visually stunning and the soundtrack was excellent. Black Panther is a prime example of a good stand alone superhero movie and it’s recommended for all you superhero fans out there.… Expand

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MrRedMarsmallowFeb 24, 2018

'Black Panther' is just one of those movies where the fans and the critics can't seem to agree. One on hand, the critics are raving for this movie, saying it is a "game-changer" and things of the sort, but on the other hand, we have regular'Black Panther' is just one of those movies where the fans and the critics can't seem to agree. One on hand, the critics are raving for this movie, saying it is a "game-changer" and things of the sort, but on the other hand, we have regular people saying the movie is "decent". I, like the majority of those that have seen this film, would have to agree that it is simply...decent. I cannot disagree more with the critics when they say that this movie is "game-changing" and "revolutionary", because if you get past the nice visual effects, this film is rather dull, not to mention cliché.

Not even half an hour into this film, I found myself wanting it to end, or at least begin living up to the hype, but the unfortunate truth is that something of the sort never came around. The action was really the only thing keeping this movie afloat, that and the visual effects which seem to be the best part of this production. At times I was simply in awe of how beautiful some of the scenery was, only for that admiration to be decimated by your classic superhero-movie-moment, or, perhaps even worse, a very cheesy joke. In my opinion, the dialogue is so bad, it rivals the Star Wars prequels, and that is an accusation I would never take lightly.

So, if you're like me and have been a huge fan of the MCU, definitely see this film because you won't feel like you wasted time on this film. Keep in mind, however, no matter what the critics say, there is nothing that this film does that has not been done in nearly every single superhero film to date. Not revolutionary, simply entertaining.… Expand

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yosemiteFeb 20, 2018

A decent film, it has been seriously over hyped and over rated. Pros: great visuals and technical imagery. Well cast and the story is o.k.. now the cons. Actor's accents difficult to decipher. A blend of Star Wars, Lion King and Harry Potter,A decent film, it has been seriously over hyped and over rated. Pros: great visuals and technical imagery. Well cast and the story is o.k.. now the cons. Actor's accents difficult to decipher. A blend of Star Wars, Lion King and Harry Potter, it reaches the level of none of those. Some scenes drag on. Nowhere near as good as Iron Man or Wonder Woman. Marvel Studios are flooding the theaters with offerings. Some are better than others. This is one of the others… Expand

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ComandanteCobraFeb 26, 2019

It is the definition of "Average". Average story, average acting, dull action sequences, prevedible and forced morals, average fx (mostly explosions), some likable characters (like M'Baku or Zuri) and more than some irritating ones (likeIt is the definition of "Average". Average story, average acting, dull action sequences, prevedible and forced morals, average fx (mostly explosions), some likable characters (like M'Baku or Zuri) and more than some irritating ones (like Shuri, Okoye, W'Kabi), plain villain, lots of un-necessary CGI, and it's...well...a little childish.
The only aspect that I liked was the introduction of Wakanda in the Marvel universe after a little glimpse in other movies
But I do not agree to all the praise that this movie received...there are tons of better superheroes flicks out there and I liked Age of Ultron version of Black Panther more… Expand

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AproxxAug 19, 2018

The first hero that its dependant on stronger women is the black one! LOL

Anyways. The movie is fine. Its only probably the most boring one in the entire MCU (not the worst). Between: 1) fanboys that would love a black screen with theThe first hero that its dependant on stronger women is the black one! LOL

Anyways. The movie is fine. Its only probably the most boring one in the entire MCU (not the worst).

Between:
1) fanboys that would love a black screen with the Marvel logo
2) critics that would love any movie with this type of cast
3) critics paid (not literally) by Disney
4) people that laugh at "what are thooooose" type of jokes

this movie was going to be overrated.

The villain COULDve been great. It wasn't. It just was better than the average Marvel villain. I get why. He had a point, so by making it a psycho (kills anybody that gets in the way and cant form any kind of relationship because he's broken and all he has is hate blablal) makes it easier to relativize the revolution ideas.

The hero could've been great. He couldve been this guy which needed tons of help to lead his people, but at least he was strong.
NOPE. He's weak and without the help of his little sister he would be dead. GREAT!

And then the scenes in the ethereal world. MY GOD. What a boring waste of time (except the last scene, which should've been the only one there).

Other than that, typical funny movie!… Expand

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MiqhtJul 17, 2018

It was okay. Outside of Watching Michael B. Jordan, the film was pretty mediocre. It is a good popcorn movie, but don't expect anything more than that.

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Critic80lvMar 16, 2018

Black Panther is a mediocre movie with a lot of great ideas, but with careless attitude to their realisation

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akenaton1984Feb 17, 2018

La parte técnica es hermosa, llena de colores vivos para África y tonalidades oscuras y grises para el resto del mundo. Las actuaciones están bien, no ganarían un óscar; pero son aceptables. Por lo demás, no hay mucho que comentar, puesLa parte técnica es hermosa, llena de colores vivos para África y tonalidades oscuras y grises para el resto del mundo. Las actuaciones están bien, no ganarían un óscar; pero son aceptables. Por lo demás, no hay mucho que comentar, pues "Pantera Negra" no innova en nada, muestra una historia que ya hemos visto hasta el cansancio; aunque esta vez ocurre en Wakanda.… Expand

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CoreGamer1408Apr 21, 2023

Black Panther was a cool badass introductory character in Civil War. Then he got this movie, oh well deary me. Middling effort for sure.

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Humble_BragFeb 17, 2018

This movie had a lot of potential given the material and setting, but the villain was still someone who wants to take over the world, and there were still tons of cheesy dialogue and corny jokes.

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alexandreaDec 1, 2021

It is okay. I understand if you liked the movie but it just didn´t sit right with me

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rfm2May 21, 2018

The definition of mediocre. Bland, poorly acted villain; exceedingly boring plot; forgettable soundtrack. Little character development for protagonist.

Glad I waited to rent this.

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BradleyJordanFeb 16, 2018

I can't believe I relied on the professional reviews on Metacritic again and got burnt. The new Star Wars was a dud and this wasn't much better. I think it is great to have a black superhero but the acting and the storyline was weak. II can't believe I relied on the professional reviews on Metacritic again and got burnt. The new Star Wars was a dud and this wasn't much better. I think it is great to have a black superhero but the acting and the storyline was weak. I paid top dollar to see it on opening week and I'm starting to feel played. Why won't Metacritic let users score earlier??? Is Metacritic getting a kick backs for allowing marginal movies to get bigger opening week profits???… Expand

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jmanscott95Feb 21, 2018

Pretty good but not as amazing as everyone says it was. Apparently, this special metal vibranium somehow allows them to have better technology than Tony Stark. I don't have too much issue with that but I think it should be explained on howPretty good but not as amazing as everyone says it was. Apparently, this special metal vibranium somehow allows them to have better technology than Tony Stark. I don't have too much issue with that but I think it should be explained on how this metal allows them to create false, holographic borders to surround their city. Michael B Jordan was an underwhelming villain but not the worst I've ever seen. This movie got a lot more hype than it deserved maybe because it did reach an additional market than most other superhero movies.… Expand

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MattiuMay 17, 2019

I don’t get the hype. It was basically the same Marvel plot and characters except they’re African. It’s cool to see some different culture for a change but the story is fairly derivative.

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nkukMay 8, 2018

This has to be the most over-rated, over-hyped film I've ever seen. The story is flimsy, deeply unoriginal and you can tell what is going to happen every step of the way. The plot is so formulaic and obvious its ridiculous.

The acting isThis has to be the most over-rated, over-hyped film I've ever seen. The story is flimsy, deeply unoriginal and you can tell what is going to happen every step of the way. The plot is so formulaic and obvious its ridiculous.

The acting is average and the action sequences were nothing new. The setting is nice but everything else about the movie is average. Definitely doesn't live up to the hype.… Expand

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JexterFeb 17, 2018

None of the film critics can be trusted anymore. They seem to be only good for virtue signaling and SJW pandering these days. It is clearly a trend now. This is not a 10/10 film by any objective measure regardless of your subjective views.

INone of the film critics can be trusted anymore. They seem to be only good for virtue signaling and SJW pandering these days. It is clearly a trend now. This is not a 10/10 film by any objective measure regardless of your subjective views.

I have to say that this was by far the most boring MCU film to date. I was not expecting much when I went to theater, but the film still managed to disappoint me. This is not to say that you cannot be entertained by it, but the perceived greatness relies heavily on the type lens you have. This film, like all other MCU films, got nothing to do with reality, it is a fantasy movie. The setting is somewhat interesting, but even as a fantasy, it forces suspension of disbelief. We know from history that an isolationist state like depicted in the film would not be able to exist. It would stagnate and most likely fall to tyranny at some point. This is conveniently explained away with magic (Vibranium), which makes it slightly more palatable. The film also introduces host of new characters to MCU, which are a mixed bag at best. Some of them are quite cringe worthy, some are not believable, while others do indeed put a solid performance and have development during the film. The plot is probably the strong point of the film. Some will not like it, as it is quite different from other MCU films. However, I did enjoy the plot more than the other parts of the film.

Aesthetically the film was pleasing. However, the over reliance on CGI is noticeable and poorly done at times. The film also lacks action scenes and the few that we have are not very well done. The combination of color, CGI and editing makes some of the scenes look very cartoonish and hard to follow.

I would still recommend the film. Lower your expectation and don't believe the professional film critics. They seems to be outright lying or pandering to perceived audience. It is pathetic.… Expand

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LoletinAlexisJun 3, 2018

Screenplay adapted from Iron Man 1 (for the umpteenth time), deficient CGI and pitiful action scenes. Chadwick Boseman made me sleep the first hour.
Undoubtedly, one of the worst movies of the MCU.

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TheHouseWinsFeb 16, 2018

The fatigue finally hit. It is Marvel, you get what you would expect, and not much more.

And maybe i fell for the hype, but i kind of expected this movie to purge the world of racism once and for all, that sadly didn't happen.

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iuismywifeFeb 16, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great, fun characters. Wonderful world brought to life. Action was incredibly underwhelming and CGI was somehow god-awful. The very first action scene as a confusing blur. The final action set piece had incredibly distracting CGI. The final fight between the two looked like gummy bears dueling.… Expand

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DufusPsychicFeb 18, 2018

Extremely mediocre and often ponderous film that tries to trade one set of clichés about Africa for another. Somehow it's being talked about as 'important', but for all its well-intended and rather limited redress of colonialism, it's reallyExtremely mediocre and often ponderous film that tries to trade one set of clichés about Africa for another. Somehow it's being talked about as 'important', but for all its well-intended and rather limited redress of colonialism, it's really more of the same in another form. For some reason, all the actors are forced to use an exaggerated 'nowhere we know in Africa' accent, that makes it about as progressive as an episode of 'Allo 'Allo. It's a curious Western fantasy of high-technology, magic weapons, and mag-lev trains, but also of people who are ruled just as much by violence, monarchy and tradition (while maintaining an abiding love of ceremony, mask-wearing, totemic animals, dancing, patterned fabrics and riding armour plated Rhinos). Therefore it's assumptions are largely shaped by the very colonialism it apparently sets out to critique. What it probably does reveal is a confusion around attitudes to Africa at the border of US identity politics. The resulting mess is interesting to think about, but as a film is over-long and crawls to a somewhat predictable end. However, by playing the game of positing a mythical technically superior African nation, it both reshapes Africa to be like the West, while revealing that it is the only standard it thinks anything is worth measuring something by. Even the idea of Africa bringing 'aid' to America was wasted in sincerity, rather than rye satire. Again this is because it honours the foreign saviour myth it really should have done a job of demystifying.… Expand

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JunicornFeb 18, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the first act. The scene in the casino with that one dude that was missing an arm was really entertaining, and I was hoping for more action of the main characters fighting in other countries. But, they just kind of ended that abruptly and went in a completely different direction with the plot. The first villain was entertaining and had a funny personality. The second villain was stupid and his personality was just revenge. The love side plot was predictable, but not distracting to the story. They did a good job of explaining the backstory of the country and the whole deal with the father and his brother. The ending was **** and got confusing. I liked most of the characters, music, and design of the futuristic dealies. The ending was the main thing that ruined for me. I liked where it was going in the beginning, but over all... It wasn't as good as Dr. Strange.… Expand

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Kire_92May 18, 2018

The story was probably one of the weakest of the marvel movies thus far. I liked the change in atmosphere even though it felt a little bit to cliché at times but I thought that most of the characters were bland and boring. The action was notThe story was probably one of the weakest of the marvel movies thus far. I liked the change in atmosphere even though it felt a little bit to cliché at times but I thought that most of the characters were bland and boring. The action was not that special but still not bad. Overall an okay movie, though nothing special.… Expand

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Supergaz27Feb 23, 2018

So the 18th film in the MCU...

That third act, Attack of the Clones bad (the rhinos). Humour landed like a brick to the face and the jury is still out whether Boseman doesn't have cue cards when he reads his lines. Also someone please stopSo the 18th film in the MCU...

That third act, Attack of the Clones bad (the rhinos). Humour landed like a brick to the face and the jury is still out whether Boseman doesn't have cue cards when he reads his lines. Also someone please stop Martyn Freeman from ever doing an American accent again.

It was a shame about all the political agenda garbage they shoe horned in. It added nothing to the film and sometimes it was just lazy racist jibes, seemed really out of place for a Marvel film.

200 million budget, I don't know what they spent it on. It definitely wasn't that windows 95 CGI or the 3 to 4 tiny sets they made for the entire film.

Plus point is that Disney did another Casino based scene and it didn't suck arse. The South Korea bit was great and Micheal B Jordan redeemed himself from Fan4stic. The hard line Army General actress (don't know her name) was a show stealer for me.

One of the weaker ones so far, weakest of phase 3 by a stretch. Shame because I was hyped for it and came out really disappointed. 5/10.… Expand

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twavizzleFeb 26, 2018

This is a meh.. just another boring movie that's just passable for entertainment..oh and kill whitey was a undercurrent. good stuff.

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d0vla11Feb 28, 2018

You won't see anything new in this movie that Marvel hasn't already done. Acting is poor, CGI is the worst in MCU. You could predict what will happen in the end after seeing the first 15 minutes of it.
Black Panther was much more epic in Civil War.

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mrsprostyMar 7, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Disney did a good job marketing this movie to put emotion into it. The irony in Black Panther is that it is a film about exploiting the resources of Africa, without actually going to Africa and using Disney money to stimulate any economy there. Africa is a beautiful continent, and would have been an amazing backdrop. Unfortunately, Black Panther's backdrop is a green screen. Some gadgetry did not make any sense as anything conveyed by hologram could have equally been a text message, the "sneakers" never seemed to work, and it only takes a joystick to fly a plane?

The plot? Much like Hamlet, if the King and Denmark won. Black Panther becomes the worst king of Wakanda, loses his throne to a viable competitor. His family are sore losers, and lead a revolution to stop the king from sharing the secret of Wakanda. Once they win, they then share the secrets of Wakanda...

The lesson Disney is conveying is to not battle the powers to be, because they have better weapons.

Overall, only see Marvel if there's multiple heroes in it. Only see DC if there's one.… Expand

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krustyleklownMar 13, 2018

The most overrated Marvel movie yet, with a predicable plot, uninteresting action sequences and jokes that constantly fall flat.

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PsykoklaptorskeMar 19, 2018

I found my self remembering Shaft. Shaft was a "Black" Dirty Harry to my eye. And Shaft was entertaining, also for a white kid like me. I didn't see skincolours. I felt a bit relegated to the Blacksploitation era of Shaft, when I watched thisI found my self remembering Shaft. Shaft was a "Black" Dirty Harry to my eye. And Shaft was entertaining, also for a white kid like me. I didn't see skincolours. I felt a bit relegated to the Blacksploitation era of Shaft, when I watched this movie. Sure it was entertaining. Sure the actors were ok. Sure the story was ok. And again, it served its purpose. It kept me entertained. But it wasn't precisely high art. It was just entertaining.

If You expect politics with this one, better know your real world politics first. Wakanda is pretty much as Nationalistic as South Africa was during Apartheid. So please. Try to leave the politics out of it and see it as entertainment.… Expand

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AscosporeJul 29, 2018

Once again the user score is a truer reflection of this film's quality than so-called critics creaming themselves. This is not a groundbreaking film, just another average Marvel flick that you'll never watch again.

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NIneTailKitsuneApr 1, 2018

Your average Marvel/superhero blockbuster plus some bad jokes and an all-black cast (which is significant but does not automatically mean the film is good) and some African heritage sprinkled in which is a nice addition to these types ofYour average Marvel/superhero blockbuster plus some bad jokes and an all-black cast (which is significant but does not automatically mean the film is good) and some African heritage sprinkled in which is a nice addition to these types of movies. Also features OK CGI (according to regular standards) but is lackluster compared to some other superhero movies.… Expand

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NazojMay 10, 2018

This movie is like any other in Marvel's gallery. They are not cinematic diamonds or the best in history, they are just fun and often good super hero movies. Black panther does not innovate or anything but it is not bad at all. yeah there areThis movie is like any other in Marvel's gallery. They are not cinematic diamonds or the best in history, they are just fun and often good super hero movies. Black panther does not innovate or anything but it is not bad at all. yeah there are black people but the movie does not get points for that in my eyes. just another marvel movie. wuite solid.… Expand

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PalpetineSheevMar 20, 2020

My favorite part was the "What are those?" joke. A truly emotional line. I cried.

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Lionel_JosephJan 24, 2019

Overhyped is the only word that comes to mind when thinking of this film. I really went into it expecting to see one of the best movies that the MCU has to offer and I left extremely disappointed. Nothing in this particular movie stands outOverhyped is the only word that comes to mind when thinking of this film. I really went into it expecting to see one of the best movies that the MCU has to offer and I left extremely disappointed. Nothing in this particular movie stands out as special except for the fact that it is about a superhero who is black. The fact that this is up for best picture is an absolute shame and warrants an apology from the academy. It is nothing more than just another hype train of a film escalated by the fact that it did something as "different" as have a predominantly black cast lead it. It's "Moonlight" all over again! I honestly feel that "Blankman" was a better black superhero movie than this overrated hunk of mediocrity.… Expand

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RadReviewerFeb 8, 2019

Fun story and Wakanda looks pretty spectacular... But... What in the world did the CG specialist think they were doing?? Horrid sound mashing, inhuman CGI on the humans. Good but leave massive room for improvement

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Ikereviews1Aug 17, 2019

This movie is not as great as they make this out to be. the main character is incredibly a dull and weak. the movie has painfully bad cgi scenes like the final fight and the rhinos. the main villian killmonger is probaly one of marvels betterThis movie is not as great as they make this out to be. the main character is incredibly a dull and weak. the movie has painfully bad cgi scenes like the final fight and the rhinos. the main villian killmonger is probaly one of marvels better villians. the movie also is pretty predictable as well. why was this nominated for best picture but its nowhere near as bad as captain marvel… Expand

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NoChickenSoupMay 20, 2019

There is no connection to the rest of the marvel world. The action scenes are rushed and I think that the movie was very overhyped. The fake accents are annoying. Apart from that the movie is alright, but one thing you can't do is watch thisThere is no connection to the rest of the marvel world. The action scenes are rushed and I think that the movie was very overhyped. The fake accents are annoying. Apart from that the movie is alright, but one thing you can't do is watch this movie more than one time. I watched it twice and the 2nd times was very boring...… Expand

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Happy-KMay 26, 2019

There are no real words how disappointing i am. I loved Black Panther in Civil war so seeing a solo Movie about him i was on board, but the Movie honestly bored me the most time. Why ? because the fights are uninteresting and the world didn'tThere are no real words how disappointing i am. I loved Black Panther in Civil war so seeing a solo Movie about him i was on board, but the Movie honestly bored me the most time. Why ? because the fights are uninteresting and the world didn't really managed to catch me. But the biggest Problems was Black Panther. His character arc was already Finished in Civil war. So there was no real development of the person behind the Mask. But Kill-monger was **** awesome and he was the best Part of the Movie. Its not the worst MCU Movie but its pretty boring compered to the other Films… Expand

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AanstaarJul 2, 2020

Average movie with average plot and average CGI. Can't really say good or bad things about this. Definitely not a masterpiece, but not a trash film either.

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SuperBob1Feb 10, 2020

It was overrated lots but had some cool things in it but I think political agendas seems to be more important to critics than the quality of a film.

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DaveOakenshieldJun 30, 2020

The most overrated and over hyped MCU film by far. It's just another generic Marvel film with only difference being it's set in Africa with a majority black cast. Black Panther/T'Challa was way better, more interesting and badass in CivilThe most overrated and over hyped MCU film by far. It's just another generic Marvel film with only difference being it's set in Africa with a majority black cast. Black Panther/T'Challa was way better, more interesting and badass in Civil War. Plus he actually had a character arc in that film.… Expand

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JackballsJun 22, 2020

I don't understand what all the hype was all about. This movie is Ok. It's just Meh... The action is actually really sub par. The villain is so over the top. The beginning part with the father was the only touching moment and after thatI don't understand what all the hype was all about. This movie is Ok. It's just Meh... The action is actually really sub par. The villain is so over the top. The beginning part with the father was the only touching moment and after that it's just... junk.… Expand

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hannibaljayJul 10, 2020

It was a decent movie but for all the hype it is way over rated. Not a bad movie but just ok.

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ShlizerOct 12, 2021

Mediocre.. I totally can't understand so high critic review. Well today it seams that if cast is non-white film will get good reviews, no matter of film quality.
This one has kinda ok villain and nice Boseman acting, but besides thatMediocre.. I totally can't understand so high critic review. Well today it seams that if cast is non-white film will get good reviews, no matter of film quality.
This one has kinda ok villain and nice Boseman acting, but besides that everything is mediocre or worse. Plot feels really generic (well it's origin story, so it could be predicted), CGI sometimes is really terrible (like last battle) and can't really find something more than lead actor charisma.
For me it's one of the worst MCU movies and top overrated film that I ever saw.… Expand

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PhoenixReveiwsJan 21, 2021

Now, this definitely is not the worst marvel movie by far. But it is not as big as the hype makes it out to be. It's not the first black led superhero movie, don't believe those lies. Blade 1-3 for example. It's not a diverse group, as it hasNow, this definitely is not the worst marvel movie by far. But it is not as big as the hype makes it out to be. It's not the first black led superhero movie, don't believe those lies. Blade 1-3 for example. It's not a diverse group, as it has the same problem just reversed. The Villian is pretty good. Chadwick Boseman did a good job, but really nothing special.… Expand

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yeqksDec 24, 2021

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Rickniks38May 8, 2022

I personally don't like the film a lot but I have to respect it for the themes it presents for the people of color being able to relate to. But as for everything else, I can't let it slide since it personally annoys me.

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roaches_7789Nov 8, 2022

This movie is alright. The script is kind of just The Lion King but with superhero stuff. The CGI is some of the worst I've ever seen in a big-budget production like this. Again, it isn't bad, but an 88/100 is a bit much. I'd say it's a 7/10 at best.

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jeanrenoirFeb 26, 2018

The most critically overrated movie I can remember. It's like critical affirmative action and actually insulting to serious black artists in all media to overpraise such junk just to be PC. I never go to Marvel films, so maybe they are all asThe most critically overrated movie I can remember. It's like critical affirmative action and actually insulting to serious black artists in all media to overpraise such junk just to be PC. I never go to Marvel films, so maybe they are all as cheesy as this, for all I know. But this movie has pathetic production values compared to Star Wars A-list movies, for example. But at the heart of the film is simply preposterous nonsense. It's pathetic that some African Americans seem to find the movie somehow uplifting or inspiring. It will be great if the movie teaches black kids that STEM courses might be cool, so they should work hard in school. But what's with the fantasy that there's a magic African country that bears no relationship whatsoever to the real black African world? The late great black cultural critic Stanley Crouch used to talk about how African Americans need to stop being "lost" by orienting themselves strictly to the truth and reality as their only hope for actual advancement for themselves individually and for their race in America. The silly fantasies of Black Panther are a step backward into flattering fantasies of lostness, instead of a serious grappling with things within the black community holding blacks back.… Expand

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GambleroneFeb 28, 2018

I was so disapponted that I had decided to write a short review. The movie is average. What I don´t understand is professional rating that gives a very high number. For what...?
It is true that this movie is unique because of 90% of actors inI was so disapponted that I had decided to write a short review. The movie is average. What I don´t understand is professional rating that gives a very high number. For what...?
It is true that this movie is unique because of 90% of actors in this blockbuster are blacks. I have never seen such movie before and I don´t mean it is a bad idea. But only this fact can not make from movie a good movie. At least I got this feeling.
The story is stupid. Actor's performances are average. English-African accent is irritating after 5 minutes. The contrast of the rich and technologically advanced mini country in poor Africa is ridiculous. Scenes from Korea are a parody of secret agent movies. Costumes generally fit into some adult movies. Another Black panther. No, thank!… Expand

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Humboldt1337Mar 26, 2018

Its a shame this is being reviewed as a shrine and not a movie. When Google searches for "vacations in Wakanda" go up 6000% the day this movie released, I think we need to take a look at the intelligence level of the people viewing this movie.

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AlexeyxDDFeb 26, 2018

Reviews for this movie just show whats wrong with western society nowadays, when people are so afraid to be called racist, that they give better reviews than the Dark Knight had to this completely average movie. Boring plot full of clichedReviews for this movie just show whats wrong with western society nowadays, when people are so afraid to be called racist, that they give better reviews than the Dark Knight had to this completely average movie. Boring plot full of cliched twists, mediocre acting and so many illogical things like Wakanda not having any proper Anti-aircraft systems. This movie being bad has nothing to do with the color of the majority of actors in it, Daniel Kaluuya and Forest Whitaker are amazing actors. The depiction of Wakanda is great, some action scenes too. But it never made me care just a little bit about whats happening on the screen (and an unbreakable suit has also contributed to that along with the whole plot being shown in the trailers)… Expand

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freescoringFeb 22, 2018

characters are thin, storyline is weak even some of the action scenes are bad. mediocre at best.
my 16 year old cousins love it though, they liked the CGI.

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imthenoobMay 13, 2018

CGI is poorly blended and it sticks out like a sore thumb when the cast is clearly standing on the green screen during several scenes throughout the film. The plot is pretty basic as well and does nothing to be even slightly original. TheCGI is poorly blended and it sticks out like a sore thumb when the cast is clearly standing on the green screen during several scenes throughout the film. The plot is pretty basic as well and does nothing to be even slightly original. The cast is rather so-so as well. I enjoyed Boseman and Jordan as the leads, Freeman and Serkis played wonderful supporting parts but everyone else seemed kind of awkwardly out of place and it didn't really click well on-screen. There was no real chemistry and it shows. The action scenes were probably the only real enjoyment this film had to offer and even those were kind of boring at times and again, The CGI painfully out of place.

Honestly, This has to be one of the most overrated films in recent years. I think the fact that it's the first black superhero film to come out during the superhero film kick (not ignoring Blade) really overhyped it. And the user reviews show that IMO. You don't have a near 2 overall score drop out of over 2000 reviews if that wasn't the case. It's an alright movie worth renting but not worth owning because there honestly isn't one real stand out thing about it, Aside from the superhero being black.… Expand

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GreatMartinFeb 16, 2018

After recently seeing “Logan”, “Wonder Woman” and “The Ant-Man” I thought I should rethink the sci-fi movie genre after years of avoiding them and then today I did just that by going to see “Black Panther” and realized that I had been rightAfter recently seeing “Logan”, “Wonder Woman” and “The Ant-Man” I thought I should rethink the sci-fi movie genre after years of avoiding them and then today I did just that by going to see “Black Panther” and realized that I had been right from the beginning.

The movie, from opening to closing, is special effects whether between the actors or in the background or car chases, battle sequences, even in hand to hand combats. Talking about things like fights and car chases, why have one of each when you can have two? Also, let’s have two villains instead of one plus instead of an all-white cast with one, maybe two faces of color, here we have an all-black cast with two white faces.

As with other sci-fi movies this runs around 20 minutes too long but this, in a way, distinguishes itself by having 2or 3 more storylines, even going for Shakespearean plots here and there of kings and queens, family treachery and rivalry. All in all, at certain times it gets convoluted and you just have to shake your head and skip on to the next special effect.

Chadwick Boseman does a fine job as the Black Panther but Winston Duke who challenges Boseman and is another Black Panther at times, except for the shifting color of his costume, makes a good rival. The two scene stealers are Andy Serkis as an over the top villain and Letitia Wright as Boseman’s sister who can cracks jokes that are hilarious, that make you laugh out loud and can walk into any James Bond film as Q and steal that movie from Bond.

Also in the cast are Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, Daniel Kaluuyya, Lupita Nyong’o and Sterling K. Brown. It was directed by Ryan Coogler, who also wrote the screenplay with Joe Robert Cole, with a lo0t of help- from the editors Michael P. Shawver and Debbie Berman.

Along with Letitia Wright the musical score by Ludwig Goransson are the two outstanding features of the movie.

“Black Panther” will obviously appeal to the millions of sci-fi fans and Marvel comic followers and by the same token not appeal to the rest, like me!… Expand

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fluxmulderFeb 21, 2018

Another black power fantasy that Hollywood likes to churn out every couple of years. The technologically advanced nation of "Wakanda" portrayed in the movie is utterly ridiculous. There are no first world nations in modern day Africa. NotAnother black power fantasy that Hollywood likes to churn out every couple of years. The technologically advanced nation of "Wakanda" portrayed in the movie is utterly ridiculous. There are no first world nations in modern day Africa. Not one. And yet we're asked to believe that this "Wakanda" could actually exist.… Expand

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NathonasMar 12, 2018

This movie is not terrible per se but it just feels bland and uninspired. There's nothing that really stands out. Flat protagonist, flat villain, flat supporting cast, flat storyline. It also feels like they tried too hard to mixThis movie is not terrible per se but it just feels bland and uninspired. There's nothing that really stands out. Flat protagonist, flat villain, flat supporting cast, flat storyline. It also feels like they tried too hard to mix African-American culture with purely African culture and the result was cheesy and out-of-place.… Expand

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paulraisedFeb 3, 2019

The first half is ok, the second is not. Characters are very cool, but the pace of the movie is way too slow, thirty minutes too long at the least. Action scenes are few, and the center of the plot is a royal family feud. Not very superhero-esque.

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DemedikApr 10, 2018

Кино на один раз, и то с натяжкой. Актерская игра на уровне: "Моя бабушка лучше бы сыграла", сценарий крайне шаблонный... Только спец эффекты хороши. Как по мне Марвел кончился где-то на первых Мстителях. Как итог: скучно, не и интересно, ноКино на один раз, и то с натяжкой. Актерская игра на уровне: "Моя бабушка лучше бы сыграла", сценарий крайне шаблонный... Только спец эффекты хороши. Как по мне Марвел кончился где-то на первых Мстителях. Как итог: скучно, не и интересно, но с хорошими спецэффектами.… Expand

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ciorgaFeb 23, 2018

Below average in superhero movie category. Mostly boring and dull. If it wasn't for the cultural aspects and quality marvel effects @imax I'd be totally disappointed. In addition few lines were clearly racist towards white people. Dunno whoBelow average in superhero movie category. Mostly boring and dull. If it wasn't for the cultural aspects and quality marvel effects @imax I'd be totally disappointed. In addition few lines were clearly racist towards white people. Dunno who approves such things but it's totally disgraceful and won't add anything valuable to the debate. It also shows how much most sold-out mainstream reviewers got out of hand and aren't worth attention anymore.… Expand

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EvaeFeb 26, 2018

Black Panther is just another Marvel movie. It's a safe, easy and commercially appealing action movie that really offers nothing more than any other Marvel film. Critics and viewers are going nuts over the "political statements" in thisBlack Panther is just another Marvel movie. It's a safe, easy and commercially appealing action movie that really offers nothing more than any other Marvel film. Critics and viewers are going nuts over the "political statements" in this movie, but they aren't there. I never felt invested or interested in this movie, and it's a shame.… Expand

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SpiRoMay 3, 2018

This movie is a nonsensical garbage .

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AxeTFeb 18, 2018

Not only should you not believe the oh so typical but in this case much amplified over-hype (via affirmative action agenda) for this run of the mill Marvel latest, but probably not waste your time bothering to sit through it. Yes it cleverlyNot only should you not believe the oh so typical but in this case much amplified over-hype (via affirmative action agenda) for this run of the mill Marvel latest, but probably not waste your time bothering to sit through it. Yes it cleverly devises an elaborately imagined world set in Africa (apparently just as the original comic book source material conceived in the 1960's) and the big showcase cast is exciting and good, but no it is NOT this great unlike anything you've seen before breakthrough for the genre (besides certain race prominence) nor some unusually for the genre pronounced message movie since every superhero flick for decades has always made some kind of overt save the world through peace and tolerance statement (foolish idiot critics, you've got to be kidding if you are that outright socially biased and forgetful of all that came before?!); while this particular film IS right in step with the by the numbers overly formulaic Marvel output in recent years yet has some surprisingly poor visual effects (what you get when you hire an inexperienced director for this realm in favor of diversity quota) and hard to understand silly jokey dialogue that all drags on and on in an expectedly over-the-top overlong bore.… Expand

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Tyffen123Mar 6, 2018

Marvel's Black Panther is in itself a cliche from the fact that it utilises every trick in the book of super hero movies. Nothing special going on... A generic love story, one interesting and one boring villain, an apocalypse kind of storyMarvel's Black Panther is in itself a cliche from the fact that it utilises every trick in the book of super hero movies. Nothing special going on... A generic love story, one interesting and one boring villain, an apocalypse kind of story mixed with cringeworthy dialouge and bad CGI.

Now for the more controversial part; "The Black oppression myth" as I like to call it.

Hang on, I do know the history of slavery in the Americas, but it's not about that. Black Panther has a black superiority and victimhood complex. The characters of the movie joke around with words like "colonizer" and "white boy" (to make them look immature) frequently. They (the villains) aren't shy about talking of a global white genocide either.

Basically; this movie's plot is of a prince becoming king of a fantastical hidden african country with super strict border controls and tribal culture together with alien like technology...… Expand

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PRTetuFeb 19, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The same film heralded, largely rightfully, as a triumph in social justice and racial equality is also tragically-written. Ironically, the villains are killed or silenced alongside the theme of black liberation, an outcome demonized enough for the most advanced black cultures in the world to slaughter one another over their weapons being used to crush the oppression that economically, socially, technologically and geographically strangles the rest of the world's black cultures, even avoiding saving the world and instead entrusting this task to a white guy inexperienced with their technology.

Disney's opportunistic marketing would seem to be largely responsible for its box office success, alongside public discontent being easily pacified with commercial purchases. This seems more plausible than an indication of Hollywood becoming accessible to minorities or less racist.

It was another dumb comic book movie and maybe not a great choice as a cultural icon of our time, though the obvious qualities of its largely-black cast and the achievement of Hollywood blockbuster diversity are intact. This was a rather average couple hours of cultural appropriation as I was told what to care about, even when the rather poorly-written-and-oft-acted alleged supervillain wasn't talking smack like someone who enjoys cold, plain oatmeal. I find it appalling that critics are heaping praise upon that performance. The female characters, and even title character, I have few complaints about, if any, as they exist in the confines of this story. They are well-acted and largely well-written.

Observe, however, as they butcher both the sequence of major plot points and the villain's otherwise understandable motivations (black freedom and vengeance), often with the cheap, lazy, typical Hollywood blockbuster writing and acting of 90% of his lines and character development. This was a below-average Marvel flick from our friends at Disney.

This movie is monumental for a couple reasons, the irony of this being commodified cultural appropriation aside. The inarguably necessary potential advancements for representation in major media a la Obama in politics (we have been simultaneously bombing these seven countries and leading all five of these wars since well before he left office) and the blatant blaxploitation.

You can't just throw Huey P. on a wall in Oakland projects, give the character gold fronts and a dead father, speak in slang, have him kill and assault a few women, not to mention hundreds of others, blacks among them by his own admission, before demonstrating his combat prowess in ritual ceremony and expect absolution, nor for the mood to be empathetic and redemptive, some much-needed homecoming nor reunion. It was a bit telling how at the climax, all the black characters are fighting each other, instead of the oppression they speak of throughout the movie. Black liberation dies with the villains. Further, the son kills his brother-cousin just as his father manslaughtered his uncle and the task of directly stopping the escape and imminent activation of Wakanda's collective ultra-advanced weaponry with a futuristic Augmented Virtual Reality Remote piloting system is given to a white guy, allowing him to operate a spaceship he has never flown in because he used to be a pilot, who then completes the task without further sacrifice beyond his previous bullet to the spine to save the Panther's sister. It felt too reminiscent of African American history, outside of media let alone inside it, to sit well, despite the paternally and historically separated son uniting with brothers and sisters in his ancestral homeland in not-Africa. Because he was an ****

Other notes: I dug all the dream sequences during the ceremonies as well. The costumes were fantastic. The capital city of Wakanda (or was the city itself Wakanda?) did make one wonder what a major city would look like in Africa if it weren't overtaken. The friend I watched it with had no idea that either the General and Rhino Master (no affection shown for each other besides a couple lines throughout, which also completely nullified any drama when he lays down his weapon at her demand without event) were a thing nor that Michael 'G. Boredom' and his supposed Bonnie were a thing. Her getting merc'd didn't have enough setup to work emotionally - just more wanton misogynistic violence. Choosing the REAL villain twist probably required more effort being put into Killmonger, as I thought Claue was well-setup by that time in a great a performance by Andy Serkis, as himself.… Expand

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SavageeRancorAug 7, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A break from the mold of character origin story. and that all it has going for it… Expand

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MarioLFeb 16, 2018

Seriously, this movie is boring, slow paced, very naive (story) and cheap made - I really struggled to find any positive side to it and barely had any fun watching it. One of the worst of the MCU.

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ReinhartFeb 19, 2018

Not good.
Ok, to be honest, is not a bad movie, but... i don't know is just is not good enought.
The history is so plain, and the character's background... so simple

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SvenL1975May 4, 2018

Extremely by the numbers movie, no surprises, nothing special. Not a low point of the Marvel movies but a disappointment because of how average it was. Weak main character, however a very good villain. Very easy to skip this movie, becauseExtremely by the numbers movie, no surprises, nothing special. Not a low point of the Marvel movies but a disappointment because of how average it was. Weak main character, however a very good villain. Very easy to skip this movie, because nothing really happens that has any influence on the Marvel universe as a whole.… Expand

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LtlombardiNov 2, 2021

Did not enjoy the story, the feel of the movie. The premise of the advanced african village

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antspai420Feb 18, 2018

Start and ending are boring and generic although picks up well in the middle, cgi is fairly dated and the pacing makes this movie feel too long. Wouldn't recommend to anyone but for 3.50 it was OK, I'm sure Disney & Marvel will mage their money back.

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bhappenstanceFeb 16, 2018

I like and appreciate that this is film is a cultural moment for communities that are underrepresented in big budget Hollywood films (not to mention film-making in general), but those communities deserve better than a boring, derivative,I like and appreciate that this is film is a cultural moment for communities that are underrepresented in big budget Hollywood films (not to mention film-making in general), but those communities deserve better than a boring, derivative, paint-by-numbers, assembly-line Disney gewgaw with a somnambulant lead and a mediocre villain. Lots of great elements and performances (all of the female leads are outstanding), but they're all suffocated under the standard-issue Marvel endless blurry action and needless bombast.
I'd say it was a huge disappointment, but I really wasn't interested in the movie until the so-called critics did their weird-ass gushing thing. Speaking of critics -- the f**k is wrong with all of you? Seriously. Do your jobs or quit. Right now, you're all just professional turd-polishers for a multinational corporate behemoth.… Expand

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TheRussianatorMay 7, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the most overrated movies I've ever seen. Everyone treats it as this cultural phenomenon. The truth is, actually, that its very mediocre. Compared to other MCU films, this is one of the worst. T'Challa is extremely boring and uninteresting in this movie. The character motivations don't make sense at all. Michael B. Jordan's Killmonger (the highlight of this movie) has good intentions and wants to treat poverty in the rest of the world. Black Panther wants to stop him. The motivations are flipped. The side characters are stale and their jokes don't hit at all. The movie does a good job of using Andy Serkis's and Michael B. Jordan's acting skills but forgets about the rest of the cast. Also, the CGI. What the **** was that **** A movie with a $200 million budget shouldn't look like someone drew it in "Paint". It is absolutely embarrassing.… Expand

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egoBorderAug 8, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is shockingly bad, considering how late it comes into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I have a lot to go through, but the short version is that if you're looking for anything other than a time-killer this will probably disappoint you.

Let's get one thing out of the way: while Black Panther is undeniably cool and sets a standard for diversity, the entire premise of Wakanda is troubled. I can't knock the movie too much for this, considering they must have wanted to stay true to the source material. But it would all have gone down a lot easier if Wakanda's timeline was shortened to a few generations. It is simply too big a pill to swallow to believe a super-advanced society has existed for millenia while Africa has been getting **** over. Your mileage may vary on this, but personally I hoped the movie would make this aspect more palatable.

The first thing I noticed was the movie's poor cinematography and awful CGI. The opening action setpiece takes place at night, and you'll just have to imagine what is happening because no amount of adjusting the picture will let you see anything. Obviously it's a challenge to portray a man dressed all in black stealthily taking out some bad guys at night. But a more gifted filmmaker would have found a way to at least imply BP's movement (i.e. muzzle flashes or moonlight glinting off the shiny parts of his suit) in the scene. This is by far the worst example, though the final battle against Killmonger is also a bit confusing. However, the movie in general has a lot of static shots that just don't bring any dynamism. The CGI in the entire movie is poor and really sours the amazing choreography. By comparison, the opening CGI story of Wakanda and the scenes in the Ancestral Realm fit those scene much better.

The story isn't awful as a whole, but it clearly needed a rewrite to focus all the elements. As it is, the movie is part origin story, part coming-of-age, part social commentary, part comeback tale--but not one element feels satisfying. It's good that the movie is ambitious enough to give each of its plotlines room to develop, but in the end nothing bears fruit in a movie that is overlong.

The acting is generally fine, at least as much as could be with the poor writing. None of the characters have much depth, so each scene relies heavily on plot to move it forward rather than any human elements that engage the audience. The only exception is Michael B. Jordan, who seemed to really get into his character's head. Unfortunately his villain makes some pretty outlandish leaps in logic by the end and it's hard to sympathize with him. The two other standouts were Letitia Wright as Shuri and Andy Serkis as Ulysses Klaue. Both seem to be having a lot of fun with their respective roles and light up the screen when they're on it. Chadwick Boseman, unfortunately, falls short of being charismatic, rarely stepping beyond "noble hero" territory.

Black Panther isn't the worst movie ever made, not even the worst MCU movie out there. But considering how much the MCU has matured in 10 years, it is surprisingly devoid of nuance and originality. I hope future entries in this character's story find their footing and boldness since the potential is clearly there both in the source material and the assembled cast present here.… Expand

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GvenShelMar 13, 2018

Fights are lame, way behind Winter Soldier and Civil War, it's very sentimental and naive. I liked Wakanda, costumes and cast, but the story is just... boring, a lot of talk but nothing going on generally.

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papi_tescoMar 11, 2019

um yea this movie got nominated for best picture when on a technical level doesn't do much more than incredible hulk 2008. it has a terrible script with a poorly written villain portrayed by an actor who just stood there reading lines off aum yea this movie got nominated for best picture when on a technical level doesn't do much more than incredible hulk 2008. it has a terrible script with a poorly written villain portrayed by an actor who just stood there reading lines off a script adding nothing to the character or performance. the effects where god awful looking clunky and robotic and at often times laughable. it has dated jokes being spouted out by one note forgettable characters to me they achieve the same levels of laziness every action set piece aside from the car chase was boring and the score was nothing special it was just stock action music with bongos over the top of it except all black panther does better was Chadwick baseman was alright. and i see everyone going on about how this is the first black lead superhero movie when it isn't there where 3 blade movies that came out before it and also people say it has some ground breaking political commentary but the closest thing to racial commentary it has is black man says lets kill all white people and other black man says no mass genocide is bad
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TheocratesFeb 17, 2018

This film, at it’s foundation, is deeply flawed. Awkward dialogue from most characters excluding the lead. The action is unoriginal and hard to become invested in. CGI is below usual Marvel films and story is horribly paced.

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MahwashAjazFeb 17, 2018

Expected a lot from the film, was disappointed. Danai Gurira and Daniel Kaluuya stole the scenes. The film rightly boasts of stunning effects and breathtaking imagination but it misses out on complex nuances for the modern world, how fightingExpected a lot from the film, was disappointed. Danai Gurira and Daniel Kaluuya stole the scenes. The film rightly boasts of stunning effects and breathtaking imagination but it misses out on complex nuances for the modern world, how fighting to death for a throne is inherently regressive; glorifying monarchy and war should hardly be the biggest selling point of a culture. The storytelling isn't compelling enough even though the visuals are. The good news about Black Panther is that it is a huge cultural and political moment for the United States. The bad news is that it could have been written a little bit better and had more to offer in the plot and pace.… Expand

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Gab92Feb 18, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rather bad, over hyped.
I was putting a lot of hope in that movie, and I guess as a lot of people I was really hyped about it. But in the end, the movie was too long, boring, and with a poor scenario. Luckily the special effects and dresses were good, but overall acting was really bad...

About acting : M.B.Jordan and D.Gurira acting were good, C.Boseman was ok. While W.Duke and L.Wright were quite bad. The other were just... transparent. But I think this come more from the directing than the actors themselves. I think Ryan Coogler as a big part in this overall poor acting, the actors were probably not "push" and just easy with their acting..

About dressing : This is the best part of the movie, lot of nice dresses, colorfoul, designed, mixed, interesting.

Visual effects : Between good and bad.. The actions were too fast and even blur on screen for the panther, and CGI was crap, really amateur. But big group action in daylight were better and pleasant to watch, even though not extraordinary.

Music : I guess it is a matter of taste, I enjoyed it but.. it was a bit too much sometime and always the same, which in the end was almost getting annoying.

Scenario : BAD. I think scenario and poor acting just ruined the movie (with directing). The movie was too long, while you can resume it in 10s. It was the typical bad people steal good people, then a bad guy try to conquest a good guy throne, then in the end the good guy win. There was a bit of political, mixing poor punchline "your ancestor stole mine", "bring in another little white guy"(I am translating from french), "I would rather die like my ancestor", so not developped at all and really cheesy. The characters were also not developed at all, except maybe Killmonger, what a waste.
And what about the joke ?? I didn't even smiled, it was just BAD. Like this one "I will eat you blabla... kidding we are vegan" like seriously ?? Was it written by a 7 yo kid ??

Conclusion : Good special effects, good dresses, bad acting, bad scenario, bad jokes and punchline, and I guess very bad directing. Resulting in one of the worst Marvel, at the same level of transformers or last iron-man. Disapointing and over-hyped.… Expand

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LYGFeb 20, 2018

Not a bad film. Great visuals and action sequences, but the script does not live up to the universal adulation that the critics have bestowed upon it. Plotholes, while everpresent in most movies, are even more pronounced here (e.g. completeNot a bad film. Great visuals and action sequences, but the script does not live up to the universal adulation that the critics have bestowed upon it. Plotholes, while everpresent in most movies, are even more pronounced here (e.g. complete stranger shows up, punches out the king, and takes the throne within minutes even after the "challenge period" had closed). And while the backstory of some of the characters is better built out than in other Marvel movies the motivations and emotions of many of these characters are almost caricatured by their simplicity. Humor in the movie was oftentimes forced. Overall, good movie. Not ground-breaking or novel.… Expand

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CheesypizzaFeb 22, 2018

What a letdown!it is a blandly acted out weary,zillion times seen plot.Boring,directionless and stale.Also the stereotypes around blackness and black culture are just drawing on social constructions way too much.you can be black and can haveWhat a letdown!it is a blandly acted out weary,zillion times seen plot.Boring,directionless and stale.Also the stereotypes around blackness and black culture are just drawing on social constructions way too much.you can be black and can have nothing to do with africa or black pop cultural references in your actual visceral and mental being.I thought it was good to see something different on screen rather then the usual white supremacist western crap story,but this tale fell into the trap of associating itself with stereotypes a tad too much.Plus the acting was meh...shame the gangster dudes died off at the beginning,they were good… Expand

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gatmFeb 27, 2018

Its not a bad movie, but its not mind blowing either! Another forgettable marvel movie with a script put together by a computer algorithm that basically collects data on what a majority audience liked on Facebook and other people who feedIts not a bad movie, but its not mind blowing either! Another forgettable marvel movie with a script put together by a computer algorithm that basically collects data on what a majority audience liked on Facebook and other people who feed data to the NSA. The villain is relatable though, actually hes the first villain that you actually relate to [in a way where you try to teach your racist grandpa[Black panther guy] about smartphones and he says we're all going to hell for inventing that]… Expand

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LiloLightMar 7, 2018

Nothing special. Both the contents and characters do not make any special thing to me. Its would be the step for avenger and cash-cow action of Disney

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EvilClownApr 14, 2018

underwhelmed. When the armored rhinos came charging, it hit me how silly the screenplay was when it wasn’t being preachy. Your civilization has all this sci-fi tech but you use it for armored rhinos. Maybe they’re in the comic—which I haveunderwhelmed. When the armored rhinos came charging, it hit me how silly the screenplay was when it wasn’t being preachy. Your civilization has all this sci-fi tech but you use it for armored rhinos. Maybe they’re in the comic—which I have not read, but it came off as the film-set-in-Africa equivalent of the proverbial sharks with friggin’ laser beams. It was one of many dopey moments that took me out of the moment—a cardinal sin when I watch a film. It’s too bad the screenplay is so weak, because the actors are giving it their all with some great performances, and many of the special effects are strong—although undermined by the handful are embarrassingly badly rendered. Great soundtrack too. But the screenplay? Yes, it’s a superhero flick, but this needed a rewrite.… Expand

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WillyG77Jun 3, 2018

very cliche and boring. Fell asleep by the end. Didn't get the hype. Pass on it

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SquodgyPlebJul 5, 2018

Very overhyped movie, just like almost every MCU movie out there. It's just such an oversaturated market these days. The jokes were just cringey, the vfx were bad as well. Not only that, the plot, was just so formulaic and predictable. IVery overhyped movie, just like almost every MCU movie out there. It's just such an oversaturated market these days. The jokes were just cringey, the vfx were bad as well. Not only that, the plot, was just so formulaic and predictable. I understand the social aspects surrounding this film, but in the end it is a film and should be treated as such. As a film, it is at best average, and that's being a bit generous.… Expand

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DaggerrimFeb 22, 2019

It's not a bad movie it's just not a marvel movie. I don't know why the critics said it's the best marvel movie of all time even though it's probably one of the worst, but of course nothing can beat the horrible Captain Marvel movie.

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salazarjSep 15, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have to say, while it is an entertaining movie, it is not the monstruous marvel most people are claming it out to be. I don't know if it was the fact that the Black Panther was teased and introduced in Civil War in a way that made me heighten my expectations, but I came out heavily disappointed.

The visuals are good, taking out some details here and there, but while I was expecting them to elaborate more on T'Challa's character, I found out it was just an empty shell when it came to character development and an engaging plot. I honestly expected a lot more than I've got, and there wasn't a single redeeming quality throughout the film that could save it. It seems that it was placed to glorify black actors that, while they have been underappreciated, it just was made in such a way that turned overall ridiculous, like a sort of 'empowerment' and 'coolness' that just wasn't there because the writers didn't bother with a well-developed script. They could have made a much more interesting story out of what they had to work with, and instead it just felt like a b-side to merely set some background for what's to come (infinity war).

T'Challa's character was bland and uninteresting, lacked a backbone and depth. A major disappointment, since he was depicted differently in CACW. Nakia was plain as well, which I found unfair for such a talented actress, and while they tried to make her more at some points, I felt like their efforts fell flat. Her kiss at the end with the king had as much chemistry as the one between Sharon and Steve in CACW. I wish they stopped pushing pointless 'romantic' relationships and focused more on the characters as complex people and their development.

Shuri was so-so. I feel like I would have liked her more if they'd worked more on her, but whatever. The villain's motivations where aimless and clichéd, and I feel like everyone is trying to make him more than what he really is. A resented child in a disfunctional home who thinks it's okay to bend everyone to their will because he says so. Boring.

The rest of the characters... don't even ask me. When you make the secondary characters be as uninteresting as they managed here, despite having good things to work with, you know you're doing a **** job.

(By the way, Okoye and W'Kabi's relationship? Pointless, unnecessary, they tried to add depth to their actions by taking this shortcut. No wonder it failed).

Overall, it was entertaining, the kind of entertaining you find a movie on a sunday when you're home bored and have nothing else to watch. Eat some popcorn, watch some mindless entertainment. I think actually some movies should be made for the sake of entertainment alone, but not all of them. And honestly? This sort of crossed the line.… Expand

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