Black Panther (Review 1 of 2)

Black Panther (Review 1 of 2)

Wow, what a great movie. On its own, Black Panther is a well-directed action movie. It is an interesting mix of Marvel superhero stuff and a spy movie vibe. Ryan Coogler clearly enjoys writing and directing Black Panther and it shows. The movie works on all levels and expands the Marvel universe even more by giving us a different take.

The visual style of the Kingdom of Wakanda is a sight to behold. I enjoyed the clothing and buildings around the kingdom. The place has a magical feeling, but believable. The nation looks like something out of the comic books. The hidden city among the surrounding land is also a neat concept.

Ignore all the SJW crap and watch the movie on the basis of it being a good story with entertaining characters. However, the aspects of Wakanda being an open or a closed society is one of the main themes in the story. And, it is a fascinating argument for and against the idea of sharing their technology.

The argument turns into something completely different when Michael B. Jordan is introduced as the real villain of the piece. Everyone knows that Marvel generally doesn't have compelling villains, but Black Panther changes that notion. The movie also has two really fun villains. Michael B Jordan is a dark take on a guy that is an off-hedged person that has bigger plans than stealing expensive items. Jardon does some amazing expressions where his character is clearly hiding a bigger plan.

Just like the Civil War, Chadwick Boseman once again steals the show. The movie does centers around King, who is also doubling as Black Panther, and he is most of the movie. plays Black Panther masterfully again. He is breathtaking as the thinking man's superhero. Also, he knows how to move during the action scenes.

Boseman finally receives his own movie and he shines.

Vibramum is the other character in this piece as well. I like how the story wraps around the notion of this fiction metal. All the absorbent powers are visually presented really well. I love seeing Black Panther absorbing the energy of hits and throwing it back out via his new suit. I love how the writers make this fictional substance so important to the overall Marvel universe.

Taking in the liquid form of the substance is another interesting thing brought up in the movie. It is only hinted at here and there and will probably have a bigger impact in the sequel.