Black Panther

Name: Black Panther
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama
Released: February 16, 2018
Duration: 134 min
Rating: 88
Cast: Andy Serkis, Angela Bassett, Chadwick Boseman, Danai Gurira, Daniel Kaluuya

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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: February 16, 2018 | PG-13

Starring: Andy Serkis, Angela Bassett, Chadwick Boseman, Danai Gurira, Daniel Kaluuya, Forest Whitaker, Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Freeman, Michael B. Jordan, Stan Lee, Sterling K. Brown, Winston Duke

Movie Facts:

Nominated for 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture. See additional awards and nominations.
Wesley Snipes developed a script for a Black Panther movie in the early 90's that was never produced.
Marvel’s Black Panther character first appeared the 1966 comic book in Fantastic Four Vol. 1 Issue 52.

Summary: After the events of Captain America: Civil War, King T’Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country’s new leader. However, T’Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne from factions within his own country. When two foes conspire to destroy Wakanda, the heroAfter the events of Captain America: Civil War, King T’Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country’s new leader. However, T’Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne from factions within his own country. When two foes conspire to destroy Wakanda, the hero known as Black Panther must team up with C.I.A. agent Everett K. Ross and members of the Dora Milaje, Wakanadan special forces, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war.… Expand

Director: Ryan Coogler

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 134 min

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Jamelle Bouie

Feb 15, 2018

Black Panther could have been just another Marvel romp—a fun but ultimately disposable entry in the studio’s catalogue. But Ryan Coogler and company had the power, and perhaps the responsibility, to do much more. And they did. Read full review

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Ann Hornaday

Feb 9, 2018

A film that fulfills the most rote demands of superhero spectacle, yet does so with style and subtexts that feel bracingly, joyfully groundbreaking. Read full review

Bryan Bishop

Feb 6, 2018

It’s gripping, funny, and full of spectacle, but it also feels like a turning point, one where the studio has finally recognized that its movies can be about more than just selling the next installment. In the process, the studio has ended up with one of the most enthralling entries in its entire universe. Read full review

Moira Macdonald

Feb 13, 2018

Coogler is a young filmmaker — this is just his third feature, following “Fruitvale Station” and “Creed” (two fine and very different films) — but he marshals this world with confidence and flair. The action sequences are insanely fun. Read full review

Ignatiy Vishnevetsky

Feb 14, 2018

There are hiccups in its ambition, but it’s hard not to get swept up in all the technologies, characters, and politics crammed into the movie’s compelling dramatic conflict, which casts the charismatic Michael B. Jordan—the star of Creed and Coogler’s debut, Fruitvale Station—as the most complex villain in the post-Dark Knight cycle of superhero blockbusters. Read full review

Joshua Rothkopf

Feb 12, 2018

Handsomely mounted by Creed director Ryan Coogler and starring an enviable slate of black actors that makes cameoing comics godhead Stan Lee almost seem lost, the film is provocative and satisfying in ways that are long overdue, like its ornate, culturally dense production design and the deeper subtexts of honor, compassion and destiny. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Feb 13, 2018

Whatever its cultural significance, it’s just passable entertainment, a noble attempt at waxing mythical that never, for one second, delivers that out-of-body giddiness that makes popcorn pictures of its ilk burst to life. Read full review

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dangers

Feb 16, 2018

There are no words to describe how much I loved this movie. Turns out the combination of the mastermind Kevin Feige with the talented writer/director Ryan Coogler has resulted in not just yet another widely entertaining addition to the MCU, but probably the best one yet. It has the sameThere are no words to describe how much I loved this movie. Turns out the combination of the mastermind Kevin Feige with the talented writer/director Ryan Coogler has resulted in not just yet another widely entertaining addition to the MCU, but probably the best one yet. It has the same amount of depth as some of the franchise's best (Winter Soldier and Civil War), while the way the action sequences are shot and edited is absolutely sensetional. The cast is perfect and the visuals are simply beautiful - as is the soundtrack. This is a quite marvelous movie that will just raise your hype for "Infinity War" and what's about to come.… Expand

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Jmone19

Oct 18, 2019

Love this movie one of the best Marvel movies so far great storytelling great character development and the cast is superb they looked like a cast that loved the experience and cared about filming this movie. Ryan Coogler creates this film from his heart and passionately said he loved theLove this movie one of the best Marvel movies so far great storytelling great character development and the cast is superb they looked like a cast that loved the experience and cared about filming this movie. Ryan Coogler creates this film from his heart and passionately said he loved the comic books of Black Panther in the interviews he has my trust to do a sequel as a MCU consumer.… Expand

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Zaratusa

Feb 25, 2018

On point Marvel movie. Very worth the watch. Great soundtrack with amazing scenarios and shots. Funny but without being cringy as so many other marvel movies.

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Themovieguy5

Mar 8, 2018

Black panther is a great film which really nails the comic book Wakanda the marvel villain curse has not touched this film as Michael b Jordan is amazing however I felt there was overuse of the Cgi but overall a great movie

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Rebecca31

Feb 16, 2018

Did not meet expectations but it’s entertaining. Remember the five minute intro we got to Black Panther in Civil War? Well forget that because this is the Black Panther movie we deserve. Early reactions have been the most positive for a superhero movie in years and as it stands it’sDid not meet expectations but it’s entertaining. Remember the five minute intro we got to Black Panther in Civil War? Well forget that because this is the Black Panther movie we deserve. Early reactions have been the most positive for a superhero movie in years and as it stands it’s currently the most positively reviewed superhero movie of all time. How’s that for high expectations. So I must admit I’m a little disappointed, for me it has been overhyped to unrealistic expectations. Not as good as I was hoping for and still one of the better solo Marvel movies but I wasn’t blown away at any point.

T’Challa aka the Black Panther aka the new King of Wakanda played by Chadwick Boseman returns home to his technologically advanced African nation that’s hidden from the rest of the world. Because the rest of the world cannot know about the vibranium and all the futuristic machines and weapons they possess because that could cause war and Wakanda are a peaceful nation who don’t want to wage war on the rest of the world even though with all their superpowered vibranium weapons they’d win easily. Anyway enter Andy Serkis and Michael B. Jordan. Also starring Lupita Nyong’o, Daniel Kaluuya, Martin Freeman, Danai Gurira and Angela Bassett. The cast are absolutely perfect, my only criticism is I needed more of Andy Serkis, his manic performance was great and he seemed underused. Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira give standout performances and add that extra wow factor to the action sequences. It’s got the story even though it reminded me of The Lion King / Shakespeare on more than one occasion. Even when everything else around it is a bit over powering the story-line is solid and doesn’t become an over the top mess as is the downfall of recent superhero films. It also has a great villain, with clear motives and nothing ridiculous about him. Honestly I was very concerned when the film first started because I found the opening scene to be one of the most underwhelming scenes to start a superhero movie. That aside, the rest of the film makes up for it. The action sequences are terrific and thoroughly enjoyable even if the film itself didn’t really blow me away. Maybe it came down to all the hype or maybe it was the ridiculous CGI armoured rhinos. It’s not brilliant, I liked it but more importantly you’ll be entertained. Visually stunning and the soundtrack was excellent. Black Panther is a prime example of a good stand alone superhero movie and it’s recommended for all you superhero fans out there.… Expand

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Dwayne6575

Feb 16, 2018

I was not very impressed with this movie, especially after all the hoopla surrounding it. There just isn't much too like. BORING

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bepohal

Nov 14, 2022

worst marvel movie by far. depthless characters, worse story and horrible acting

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