Movie – Black Panther

Directed by – Ryan Coogler

Starring – Chadiwck Boseman, Lupita Nyong’o, Michael B. Jordan, Stan Lee and a load of some very talented actors and actresses.

Just because something works perfectly doesn’t mean it can’t be improved- Shuri

Ever since we saw the death of King T’Chaka in Captain America: Civil War, this has been the most awaited moment for black panther fans. To see prince T’Challa take his place on the throne as the king of Wakanda. Nevertheless, to become a king is easier said than done. They say when you inherit the throne you also inherit the enemies and mistakes of your ancestors. T’challa’s rise to power as king is challenged by Killmonger aka N’Jadaka whose hatred of T’Challa is a consequence of mistakes made by T’Chaka as king. Not only does Killmonger threaten the future of Wakanda but even makes the entire nation question its secrecy from the rest of the world. The movie is not a simple plot where hero triumphs over villain but the end of the story even shows the protagonists learning from their mistakes revealed to them by the antagonists. We are also offered insight on how difficult it is as a king to balance diplomacy as well as protection of your people and resources. The post credit scene points a finger towards infinity war but no spoilers here.

The film features a series of advanced gadgets and equipment which combined with traditional combat methods contributes to the exciting and breath-taking scenes of the entire movie. The film does a marvellous job of showing us some very innovative and creative forms of technology. Not only that but the film is also centred around the abundance of vibranium in Wakanda and its high value.

The cast of the film is another strong win for the film. Michael B. Jordan and Andy Serkis truly fit into their negative roles perfectly enhancing the humour content of the movie with their characters. Chadwick Boseman and the rest of Wakanda’s cast each dissolve into their roles very naturally with utmost perfection.

To conclude, the film is not a masterpiece but it is definitely worth a watch. The film features a lot of African based music and culture as well as talking about the real-life difficulties of being a king. It presents us with an antagonist who is born out of circumstances and is not simply forgotten at the end of the film. If you choose to watch the film, it will definitely be worth your time and money.

P.S. – Keep an eye out at the Casino if you’re eager to see Stan Lee in the film.