Ryan Coogler is king.. of the directors chair. He now ranks among: Chris Nolan, Patty Jenkins, Taika Waititi and The Russo Brothers as a magnificent superhero storyteller. Coogler tells the "Black Panther" story in a colorful and creative way that is extremely detailed. From the sets, costumes, action, humor and technology, this film is no doubt one of Marvel's best films as of yet.
Even though this is only Chadwick Boseman's second go-around at the "King of Wakanda", it's very entertaining. More entertaining I'll say, than his appearance in "Captain America: Civil War". He plays the King T'Challa, in a determined, take charged manner. It's very enlightening to see.
Not only does Boseman do an awesome playing the title character, the rest of its cast: Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Angela Bassett all do an extraordinary job in this film. It's one of Marvels best ensembles.
Ludwig Goransson scores the film. He does it in a way that viewers like myself can experience african culture, in a true form. It captures that native culture in a very interesting way and the score complements those features.
This film, as I said before, has messages to take away from. Stand up for what you think is right, and fight for those who cannot. Viewers will truly appreciate this film more when realizing it's personal approach and its values.
Wakanda Forever! This film is absolutely astonishing, from start to finish. Even if you had no idea who this superhero is, this film will tell you. For the cultural educational and the overall satisfaction of a film of this kind, you will not be disappointed.
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Rate: A
Director: Ryan Coogler
Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Angela Bassett, Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Freeman, Andy Serkis
MPAA Rating: PG-13(for prolonged sequences of action violence, and a brief rude gesture)
Runtime: 2 Hours and 16 Minutes
Synopsis: "Black Panther" follows T'Challa who, after the events of "Captain America: Civil War," returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to take his place as King. However, when an old enemy reappears on the radar, T'Challa's mettle as King and Black Panther is tested when he is drawn into a conflict that puts the entire fate of Wakanda and the world at risk.
Malawski’s Movie Rating System
A+ = Exceptional, One of a Kind, Masterpiece. Definite award season contender
A= Pure enjoyment, happy feeling. Satisfaction
A- = One to remember. Unforgettable
B+ = Can get a little over the top. But, it makes out as a good film.
B= This film has the potential to be better. Lacks in consistency
B- = Watches occasionally
C+ = Guilty pleasure territory
C= Causes viewer frustration due to lack of depth in the story
C-= Meh
D+ = I hated this movie. Some parts were good. Overall, the film was garbage
D= Very few to no good parts about this movie
D- = Minimal qualities of excellence
F= Don’t even bother watching it. It’s that bad.
