Sunday, 18 February 2018 00:10

Black Panther [Movie Review]

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I had the good fortune to watch the "Black Panther" movie for the late night thursday premier at the LA Regal theatre in DownTown L.A by the Staples Center!  It's All-Star weekend so I was hoping I might have seen a celebrity or two! Unfortunately, nope :/ lol

 

Its all good though, because it was so awesome to see so many people come out wearing their african attire! I saw all the dedication that the trekkies/star wars/etc  fans have when they cosplay their favorite fictional universes! People were walking around looking like African Royalty!

 

Let me tell ya'll WAKANDA FOREVER!!!

That movie was phenomenal! I didn't even know where to start, so I Figured Id start at its roots. The Marvel Aspect of the film.

 

What I think was one of the strongest traits of the movie was how unrelated to the MCU the movie really was.  You watch any other Marvel movie and there are easter eggs galore and I normally actually LOVE that about the Marvel Universe. But, for Black Panther? It was nice to see that they solely focused on the story of Wakanda instead of Easter Eggs. It didnt feel like they were world building up into the next thing (Even though they did that naturally actually).

 

People who dont know a dag on thing about the Marvel Cinematic Universe can watch this movie and it feels like something of its own.

 

I wont do any spoilers for this review but I will say the basic premise sets the tone for a dope political thriller mixed in with a lot of scifi action. The political aspect comes down to whether or not the Wakandans should feel guility for not helping out the rest of the world with their vibranium resoruces, specifically, Black People. Vibranium is a precious metal that landed in Wakanda centuries ago that has extreme value for its worth and durability. Wakanda as you can see in the trailers is the richest and most technologically advanced country in the world and they have been hiding in plain sight for centuries in order to hide their secret. ( Again this is common comic book knowledge in the trailers, no spoilers lol)

 

These are the standout characters in this order for me personally.

 

1) Michael B Jordan's Erik Killmonger was phenomenal! People are saying that there hasnt been a villain portrayal THIS good since Heath Ledgers Joker. Besides Loki, there hasnt been a villain with this much dexterity and layers to him in the MCU. Throughout the film, you watch this movie, and you know what hes doing is bad, right? BUT you 100% GET HIM and not only GET HIM but sympathize with him. THATS the making of a great character.

 

2) Next up, I gotta give it to Black Panther's little sister, Princess Shuri played by Letitia Wright. Shuri was amazing! OMG. She was funny , charismatic, smart, and resillient! I wont give away too much detail but Shuri is the one making all the techonology for her big bro, and their brother-sister relationship is soooo cute foreal lol Youll be like awwww look at them working together! lol

 

Shes actually the smartest person in the world! Litterally. Shes supposed to be smarter than both Iron Man and Bruce Banner! A 16 year old princess. Go head, BLACK WOMEN FOR THE WIN!

 

Speaking of Black Women! That leads me into my next standout character.

 

3) The Walking Dead's, Danai Guirira as Okoye!

The Dora Milaje is the All Female warrior unit dedicated to protecting Wakanda and it's King. I dont have much to say because I dont want to  give too much away, but let me tell you, her and her squad are super bada$$ !

 

Chadwick Boseman impressed me with his acting chops with this. His character was so dominant and strong-minded in his debut role in "Captain America: Civil War".  I figured I was going to see him just kicking butt and doing Boss stuff the whole movie lol

 

but that was NOT the case. He was very vulnerable and unsure of himself throughout the entire movie.  No spoilers but will say he wasnt just kicking everyones but easily the whole movie and my mans had to struggle.

 

It was really dope how they portrayed a man who just got catapulted into this KING position  suddenly, when he feels he isnt ready. Then his fight to deal with how he should run this kingdom.

 

All in All, I was worried that this movie wasnt going to live up to all the hype. I was thinking like man, if this movie fails, then the black community is going to take a hit for talking all that ish with nothing to back it up lol

 

I'm happy to let yall know that, It DOES live up to the hype! It really does and if you hav'nt seen it yet, then you need to make moves to do that right now!

Peace, Love, and Light to all, WAKANDA FOREVER! :)

 

-Max Ataraxis

 

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