Black Panther
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Our Review
Black Panther (2018) is a action and adventure film from Movies. It runs about 134 minutes. It premiered on February 16, 2018. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10.
What Black Panther Is About
Deep in the heart of Africa lies Wakanda, an advanced and unconquerable civilization. A family of warrior-kings possessing superior speed, strength and agility has governed this mysterious nation as long as time itself. The latest in this famed line is young King T’Challa, the great hero known worldwide as the Black Panther (voiced by Djimon Hounsou, Blood Diamond and Gladiator). Now, outsiders once more assemble to invade and plunder Wakanda. Leading this brutal assault is Klaw, a deadly assassin with the blood of T’Challa’s murdered father on his hands, who brings with him a powerful army of super-powered mercenaries. Even with Wakanda’s might and his own superhuman skills, can the Black Panther prevail against this deadly invading force? Marvel Animation and BET Networks team up to create this epic animated mini-series. Black Panther features classic Marvel characters like Captain America and the Juggernaut in a taut politically charged thriller. For over four decades, fans have eagerly awaited a series adaptation of the first black superhero!
What to Expect When You Watch
It runs about 134 minutes and it leans into its action/adventure roots while leaving room for the quieter character beats.
Performance-wise the film leans on Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong'o to carry the emotional weight, with the rest of the ensemble filling out the world around them.
Cast and Creative Team
Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright and Angela Bassett lead the cast.
Key roles include Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa / Black Panther; Michael B. Jordan as Erik Killmonger; Lupita Nyong'o as Nakia; Danai Gurira as Okoye; Letitia Wright as Shuri.
Why It Stands Out
Fans of action, adventure and sci-fi have a clear reason to give this one a shot. It sits comfortably alongside Movies’s other originals, a 7.3/10 audience score puts it in steady company and it commits to its premise instead of hedging between tones.
Released in 2018 and carried by Movies, it lands hardest with action and adventure viewers.
How Black Panther Compares
If Black Panther lands for you, the next stops are Avatar: The Last Airbender, Attack on Titan and Star Trek: The Next Generation, which share its action/adventure lean.
Each of those sits at a different point on the same spectrum, so they make a natural follow-up once you finish the run here.
Where to Stream
Black Panther comes from Movies. Check your preferred platform for current availability, since regional rights move around.
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On the whole Black Panther is the kind of film that rewards a patient watch, with Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan doing the heaviest lifting, a tone that stays true to its action/adventure roots, It has held up since 2018 and so if the premise sounds like your lane, the execution holds up.
The Bottom Line
Black Panther is a safe bet for anyone already inside the action and adventure lane, the audience score holds around 7.3/10 and so there is little risk in starting it tonight.
Verdict: 7.3/10. Watch it if you want action/adventure you can settle into.
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