MOVIE REVIEW: BLACK PANTHER

I just watched the film Black Panther, and I can positively state that it is one of the most thrilling superhero films that I have ever seen. There is a lot of action, emotion, culture, and lessons to be learned in the film. It was captivating from start to finish and I wanted to learn more about the world of Wakanda.

This tale is about T'Challa, the king of the secret African kingdom, Wakanda, which is much more technologically advanced than the rest of the world. When T'Challa's father is killed, he returns home to rule over his people and to protect them. But his leadership is tested when an enemy from his past emerges to threaten more than his throne, it threatens the future of Wakanda.

The one thing I really liked about this movie was the unique setting. Wakanda is a technologically advanced, rich and beautiful place. The filmmakers have made a world that is real and inspirational. The buildings, costumes, traditions, and technology all combine to make Wakanda unique in super hero films. Looking as I did, I was amazed at the extent of detail which I saw.

Another thing that makes a strong impression on the viewers is the characters of the film. T'Challa is a peaceful, wise, and responsible leader, who desires to do what is right. I liked that he wasn't presented as some kind of hero. Throughout the story, he must make some decisions and he learns some lessons. The ladies in the film are also very impressive. They are smart, courageous and are in charge of protecting Wakanda, much more than anyone would think. They bring a lot of strength to the story.

One of the most interesting villains I've seen in a superhero movie. He isn't just evil because he's evil. He has good reasons for acting this way, and some of his arguments force the viewers to contemplate on justice, power, and responsibility. I disagreed with him in his approach, but I was able to see why he felt the way he does. This injected a great deal of significance into his confrontation with T'Challa.

Exciting action scenes and well done. Numerous battles, chases and moments of suspense. The action-packed scenes are thrilling and fun to watch, yet not overly complicated. I particularly loved the Black Panther outfit and Wakanda's high tech. They brought in a lot of excitement and creativity in the film.

Another aspect that I liked was the film's message. It is about leading, family, identity, responsibility and others. The film depicts that leadership is not only about the exercise of power, but also about how we use it. I really liked this message; it's inspiring and relevant to life situations.

The acting in the film is overall superb. The cast delivers emotion and authenticity in their roles. The performances helped me to feel like I was in the story, and to feel sorry for the characters. The music and effects are also very significant in the experience, and are memorable for many scenes.

But no film is without its flaws. In a couple of action scenes, some of the computer-generated effects seemed more unnatural than the rest of the film. Also, there were portions of the story that were predictable. But all of these minor problems didn't diminish my enjoyment of the film.

On the whole I really enjoyed watching Black Panther. This isn't your typical superhero film. It is a tale of courage, leadership, culture and making the right choices when they are hard to make. It is an amalgamation of action, emotions and lessons that resonate with many different viewers. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves adventure, superheros or motivational tales.

My Rating: 9/10

Black Panther is a powerful and entertaining movie that leaves a lasting impression. It is a thrilling and inspiring and a great thing to watch more than once!

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