Black Panther - It's Time For Wakanda

Heroes has been dominated mostly by Americans and Europeans, but when it comes for Africans, we barely see them in the spotlight. Now that more heroes are revealed under the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it is time for Black Panther to leap into cinemas this month.

Black Panther was formally introduced to the MCU with Captain America: Civil War as part of Team Iron Man. And with positive reception from the audience, it was expected that the standalone film will be a hit as well. Of course, being part of a (fictional) country with international affairs would mean being political and power struggle will be present. 


T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) rise to be the next Black Panther is filled with many African elements which gives us the cultural experience that is inspired by real life traditions. Enhanced by the resource of Vibranium, which Captain America's shield is made of, it has become their best resource which also made them a nation posing as a 3rd world country just to protect it.

Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan) comes as a very competitive adversary for the Black Panther with the obsession to get what he wants. Many also consider this as his redemption from his past role as the Human Torch from the poorly-rated Fantastic Four years ago. There is also the Dora Millaje which Okoye (Danai Gurura) and Nakia (Lupita Nyong'o) are a part of it. This girl group is not just for show but also for hardcore action, breaking stereotypes for both being black and being women.

Lastly, I would also like to rave about Shuri, T'Challa's genius sister who heads Wakandan Technologies. She designs, invents, and tests Vibranium powered items that they and the Black Panther can use in helping the country economically and security. With this mix of cultural, mythical, and technological aspects, Black Panther makes an impact that will go beyond cinematic entertainment but also a revolution.

Black Panther stars Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, and Andy Serkis. Now showing in cinemas nationwide.

Deliberation time kids! 

Show summary: Wakanda Forever!  

Technical Effects: 4 out of 5 stars (Very imaginative in terms of high tech items, I love the costumes of all the characters and is worthy of an Academy Award.)

Plot: 3 out of 5 stars (It has this common hero plot yet it was done perfectly.)

Acting and Actors: 4 out of 5 stars (With almost all of the cast played by black actors, big names also make a splash here like Angela Basset, Forest Withatker, and Lupita Nyong'o.)

Pros:  African culture in advance levels, Costumes, Wakandan Tech, Black Panther Mythology.

Cons: Common plot, out of the blue humor.

Music and Soundtracks:  4 out for 5 stars (Kendrick Lamar produced the film curated soundtrack while Ludwig Göransson provided the film's score.)

Overall: Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars (Revolutionary film for the MCU with all elements working in great unison. A good perspective to look beyond the traditional heroes we all know.)




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