Black Panther

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BullyMaguireDec 2, 2021

I honestly feel that this movie is a little over-hated. Yeah, it does have 96% rotten tomatoes which is overrated but people really don't like this movie for some reason. As the story and themes were great. The acting from everyone was solidI honestly feel that this movie is a little over-hated. Yeah, it does have 96% rotten tomatoes which is overrated but people really don't like this movie for some reason. As the story and themes were great. The acting from everyone was solid and good. Yeah, the action was ok and there were spots with terrible CGI but still it's a great movie overall. Also, Killmonger is indeed one of the strongest villains in the MCU.… Expand

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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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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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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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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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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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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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TimtamcanberraMar 3, 2018

Perfect film, Shakespearean epic in nature. The establishing scenes in the first half all have plot convenience later in the film. An amazing world that is stunning and thrillingly engaging. Exceptional casting and acting. Perfect lead andPerfect film, Shakespearean epic in nature. The establishing scenes in the first half all have plot convenience later in the film. An amazing world that is stunning and thrillingly engaging. Exceptional casting and acting. Perfect lead and support characters. A solid unquestionable 10/10 film.… 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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fraterangJan 6, 2019

One of the only Marvel movies that do more than simply carry a CGI filled story. Black Panther does what very few superhero films do, and that is creating a grounded world with heroic elements in a tasteful manner.

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quasar1967Mar 6, 2019

massively overated by fans and critics alike, Chadwick Boseman lacks charisma and spends too much time out of the suit. Killmonger is a boring villian and the action scenes were few and far between

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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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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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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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PhoenixTalesFeb 20, 2018

In general, the movie was good, however, the reason I give it only a 6/10 is simply because it was very slow in the beginning, lacks action overall, and just didn't deliver the hype it had built up, in my opinion. It was still a good film,In general, the movie was good, however, the reason I give it only a 6/10 is simply because it was very slow in the beginning, lacks action overall, and just didn't deliver the hype it had built up, in my opinion. It was still a good film, but far from being the best. It seemed to be dry in comparison of other comic films such as Wonder Woman and Thor. It had an apparent political message that may have worked but still I prefer action over politics in my comic book based movies. The acting was great. The story was good. The cinematography was excellent, but it just seemed to lack something to make it click. The plot line was also predictable. Not my favorite comic book movie, but it was still worth watching.… Expand

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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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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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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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OdinsMovieBlogFeb 19, 2018

This movie is vastly overrated. Though the productions design and acting is solid, it doesn't make up for the terrible CGI and heavy handed political message. I really hoped the politics would just be in the commentary about the film, butThis movie is vastly overrated. Though the productions design and acting is solid, it doesn't make up for the terrible CGI and heavy handed political message. I really hoped the politics would just be in the commentary about the film, but sadly the film dives head first right into the discussion. I just want Hollywood to tell good stories without becoming over political hogwash...that would be so nice.… Expand

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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.… 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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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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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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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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SkillJamFeb 28, 2018

Kinda pointless movie in whole Marvel Universe. I can give the film credit for haveing atleast different atmosphere and feel (african tribes etc) but it gives you nothing new. It was ok film but thats it, nothing more, there is no memorableKinda pointless movie in whole Marvel Universe. I can give the film credit for haveing atleast different atmosphere and feel (african tribes etc) but it gives you nothing new. It was ok film but thats it, nothing more, there is no memorable scene that you would like to see again. Compered to last Thor movie, its really in different class. Its watch one time movie probably.… Expand

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nikblu1904Mar 16, 2018

After Spider-Man Homecoming and Thor 3: Ragnarok, this movie was rather disappointing.

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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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sanyrubJul 22, 2018

One more Marvel flick with the same formula, good pacing but not especially good acting, score or art anywhere to be found. Everything is just ok and works. I understand the importance of what it means and I´m glad it had success. But filmOne more Marvel flick with the same formula, good pacing but not especially good acting, score or art anywhere to be found. Everything is just ok and works. I understand the importance of what it means and I´m glad it had success. But film making wise it is just a simple average blockbuster. I really thought I was going to see something more special topics wise, but there was nothing. Marvel hyped its **** to the gods yet again. I think Wonder Woman last year was slightly better for example. Without being a masterpiece either obviously. I never fall into the hype with these basics flicks and I keep being correct about it everytime I end checking one of these super hero flicks. Entertaining. Nothing else. The scores by critics are IN THIS CASE definitely VERY inflated by what it meant as a movement more than by the (non-existent) quality of the film.… Expand

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MattBrady99Mar 30, 2018

"Did he freeze?"

So this is kinda late since the hype for Marvel's latest entry is slowly dying down, until 'Infinity War' hits and everything else will be history. Black Panther is a good movie, but sadly not a great one. There's a lot of"Did he freeze?"

So this is kinda late since the hype for Marvel's latest entry is slowly dying down, until 'Infinity War' hits and everything else will be history. Black Panther is a good movie, but sadly not a great one. There's a lot of great things about it and boy was it a joy to watch. The problems on the other hand aren't something to overlook.

Ryan Coogler is an excellent director with his previous work on 'Fruitvale Station' and Creed''. While I think he stumbled a bit with this movie since it's a much bigger movie and the studios breathing down his neck, but at least he brought a brand new superhero in style.

Chadwick Boseman is a great actor and the portrayal of T’Challa/Black Panther was pretty good. I do think he got overshadowed by everyone else, mostly from the supporting actors. After the death of his father, T’Challa goes through a dilemma when being face with taking over the throne and rule his land. However, not once do you feel his struggle and wasn't presented as a challenge. If I have to be honest, he was more interesting in 'Civil War'. Still this is just the beginning for him. Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, and Letitia Wright all three serve as supporting characters, but in reality are what glues the movie together and really hold their own in this big budget movie. Even Andy Serkis and Martin Freeman hold their own as well.

Michael B. Jordan as Killmonger is the best villain in the MCU so far. What makes him so compelling to watch isn't because he wants to take over the world or has any magical powers. Just like the Joker, you can't disagree with his arguments of honesty and truth, which is best served cold. Not saying Killmonger is up there with the Joker as the best, but pointing out an example of what separates him from bland. I'm glad Marvel is improving.

The villain problem being solved isn't just one thing, but the score as well. Taking influences from Africa cultural for it's score. Having a little touch of 'The Lion King' in the mix. I liked the technological side of Wakanda and how it blends with the costume designs which had a unique presentation. From any other superhero franchises out there, this is the most refreshing in terms of style. I'm starting to see a difference now.

For problems: The fight scenes are either too dark or anything memorable. Maybe both. The visual effects were shockingly bad and looked unfinished. There wasn't a single frame that I would call 'good'. Looking like cut scenes from an old video game. Wakanda itself didn't feel like a real place in this cinematic universe, because I'm just assuming there only used two build sets for the movie (that's not CGI), where you see characters walk around a street on repeat.

There's literally a scene in this movie where a character yells "what are those!" and I almost sunk into my seat from cringe. The plot is predictable, like most Marvel movies. There's a fake out death that last for 10 minutes, acting like they are gone forever. The reason why this doesn't work is not once do you buy into it and since it's a major character who's going to be in 'Avengers Infinity War', if you've seen the trailer.

Overall rating: Just a reminder, I enjoyed the movie a lot and I don't hate it. Heck, just forget what I just said right now. This is just another home run for Marvel and there's nothing stopping them. I mean, it's been 10 years guys, like wow.… Expand

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PeterAlexanderMar 4, 2018

Black Panther serves as the most powerful, entertaining and visually stunning Marvel film yet. It is innovative and filled to the brim with surprises and action. The characters in focus, including the villain, are extremely well drawn out.Black Panther serves as the most powerful, entertaining and visually stunning Marvel film yet. It is innovative and filled to the brim with surprises and action. The characters in focus, including the villain, are extremely well drawn out. This ensures the conclusion is as heart-wrenching as it is exciting.… Expand

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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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LasseeJan 12, 2020

Fantastic movie. One of the best MCU movies. I'm curious about all that's to come.

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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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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