Review of Black Panther (2018) by Monick H — 27 Feb 2018

What makes Marvel's "Black Panther" such a breath of fresh air is the creative visual style and character focused storytelling. I really liked all of the characters in this movie and the motivations were clear.

Coogler truly has made a movie that really can't be compared to any other movie currently in the MCU. I feel this movie showcased one of the best villains Marvel is had recently with Michael B. Jordan.

I understood his frustrations and motivations and thought he was very compelling. The downside is that he really isn't in the movie for very long. I thought this was a missed opportunity since his character was so interesting to me.

This is a very character-focused movie, which in the end makes it impressive, but it also hinders some of the pacing in the first half and a few segments dragged for me. This is still a first-rate Marvel movie that I thoroughly enjoyed.

The story is unique and visually stunning and the actions scenes are all excellent. There is one chase scene, in particular, that is very well done and the finale is also breathtaking. All in all the movie is a joyous celebration of African culture and a captivating, character-driven story that will please Marvel fans who are looking for something different.