Writers: Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert Cole
Composer: Ludwig Goransson
Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Sterling K. Brown, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, Andy Serkis
More info: IMDb
Tagline: Long live the king.
Plot: When King T'Challa returns to his home nation of the secluded but technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda, he is put to the test as both king of his country and Black Panther when he is drawn into a conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the world at risk. To defeat his enemies and protect his countries, the king must rally his allies and unleash the power of Black Panther.
My rating: 8/10
Will I watch it again? Yes.
I can't find any fault with this flick...not that I ever look for faults. It's just good all the way around. There's so much about it that's refreshing to see and hear from the look, costumes, story, music, sound design, the works. The MCU keeps getting better. And after this and the latest Thor movie, the next Avengers flick had better deliver and not take a step back like AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON (2015). The acting is solid. Hell, I even teared up a couple of times. It was touching. Winston Duke had some funny moments. He reminded me a little of Brian Blessed as Prince Vultan from FLASH GORDON (1980), so much so that I wished he'd gone full Blessed and run with it. He would've stolen the show which is probably why he didn't. Damnit. The future tech was cool. Somebody needs to open up a WakandaWorld so I can go hang out there. It's beautiful. Stan Lee's cameo is hilarious as usual. I'm glad they didn't go full GotG with the comedy. That would've hurt but there are some laughs and they're earned. I'm looking forward to seeing Black Panther in AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR in a few short days. It's remarkable how the creative team behind these flicks are able to manage/juggle so many wonderful characters.
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