Before even going into production there was a lot riding on the highly anticipated release of Black Panther.
Introduced in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War it was clear from the jump that Chadwick Boseman was the right fit to wear the crown as King T’Challa, ruler of Wakanda, and the cowl of the Black Panther.
This solo movie not only reinforces that statement but is also up there with the best Marvel Cinematic Universe movies to date in terms of content and quality. It also serves as a welcome – and much needed – vehicle for change and progression for Marvel.
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As stated in the title Black Panther is Marvel and Disney's most socially-aware solo film since Civil War, it's also a landmark achievement for the studio due to the sum of its many parts.
Black Panther's story takes off nicely following the events of Civil War, King T'Challa has just laid his father to rest and now must assume the responsibilities of leading his nation into brave new world where a man can turn green, Norse Gods and magic exist, and alien armies seem to fall from the sky at will.
However, his leadership is soon contested by the film's main antagonist Erik Killmonger, played by a captivating Michael B. Jordan, and so the King of Wakanda must search deep within himself to find out what it means to be a benevolent and just ruler.
From the minute Black Panther kicks off the audience is thrown into the beautiful world of Wakanda, which is steeped in African culture and lore. Director Ryan Coogler shows his skill as he weaves a story of cultural identity and responsibility, as well as breathing life into a fictional nation plausible in the real world.
Furthermore, the conflict presented between T'Challa and Killmonger is as intriguing and poignant as Kenneth Branagh's effort in Thor, with Coogler showing his skills which were evident in his last directorial outting Creed. While there is a greater sense of seriousness in the film, it still manages to maintain the same charm and humour that's made the MCU such a success story.
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