I approached seeing this film with some reservations. My worry was that it would be overloaded with political messaging and commentary, particularly given how widely celebrated it is currently within certain groups. Thankfully, the amount of that sort of thing turned out to be less than I anticipated. Despite my concerns, I did find the movie entertaining. It’s not a masterpiece, far from living up to all the exci…

It's a genuinely enjoyable film, with a pleasing narrative and plenty to appreciate. It exemplifies what I think DC films need more of.

It’s hard to deny that this ranks among Marvel’s strongest offerings, largely due to its engaging narrative and the depth given to its characters. The film centers on Black Panther and those close to him—his friends and family—as they work to protect their nation of Wakanda from Klau (played by Andy Serkis) and Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan). Chadwick Boseman delivers a strong performance as T'Challa/Black Panther, a…

It’s much too hyped up for what it is. I would suggest skipping it entirely. If you're really curious, maybe rent it from Redbox.

The consensus surrounding _Black Panther_ seems to be that it's remarkable due to its originality, distinguishing itself within the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the superhero landscape—particularly praising the villain and characterizing it as a fresh, groundbreaking film. I find myself largely in opposition to this viewpoint. While I consider _Black Panther_ an excellent movie, its strength lies not in shattering c…