Black Panther Review (2018)

Black Panther

  Black Panther isn't just a movie, Black Panther is a cultural event. People often underestimate the power of representation, but the way this movie has been recieved in black communities is just further proof that Black Panther needed to exist. When it comes to the movie, there were things that I absolutely loved and things that fell into the cliches of the superhero genre. The strongest aspect of the movie wasn't the action or the set or the visuals, although they definetly had strong moments. What made this film great was it's message. It is nuanced in it's delivery, but impactful. It shows how we must take responsibility for the mistakes of our ancestors, and that we must right whatever wrongs we can within our power. It is a film about unity in an unjust world, and it's told through some really great performances.
  The second strongest aspect of the film was how Ryan Coogler infused African Culture into every inch of the film. It's so vibrant and beautiful, and it will make black people proud of their roots.
  Did it have it's cheesy moments? Yes. Was it sometimes predictable? Yes. Was it tonally off sometimes? Yes. Is it on the same level as Logan or Dark Knight? Not at all. But even so, there is so much more to praise about this film then to critique. I give Black Panther a 7 out of 10 Stars (Very Good)