Marvel's Black Panther is no further than three weeks away, but just like how a panther stalks its prey, all eyes are already fixed on Marvel's most important superhero movie to date. It's not just one of the most anticipated movies of the year, it's also a very big deal because of the cultural footprint it is likely to leave behind.
While the rest of humanity has to wait a little longer to see it, a few lucky people have already caught a glimpse of the King of Wakanda in action. The social media embargo has been lifted and the reviews are in – Marvel has done it again! Critics who have seen Black Panther have been sharing early reactions on social media, and it definitely looks like we have another hit on our hands.
BLACK PANTHER is incredible, kinetic, purposeful. A superhero movie about why representation & identity matters, and how tragic it is when those things are denied to people. The 1st MCU movie about something real; Michael B. Jordan’s Killmonger had me weeping and he’s the VILLAIN
— jen yamato (@jenyamato) January 30, 2018
BLACK PANTHER is just astonishing. Ryan Coogler has harnessed the superhero movie — and a really fun one! — to explore profound ideas and create vivid images of black excellence that so rarely ever make it to a giant Hollywood movie. Wow wow wow!
— Adam B. Vary (@adambvary) January 30, 2018
WOW. Black Panther will change the landscape of superhero movies forever. Expect and demand more from Hollywood. The stories its denied us for so long don’t just *deserve* to be told — they will save blockbusters from total irrelevance and creative bankruptcy.
— Jess Joho (@liongirl528) January 30, 2018
Black Panther looks, feels and sounds unlike any Marvel film to date. A visual feast. Wakanda is amazingly realized, the antagonist actually has an arc with emotional motivations. Marvels most political movie. So good. #BlackPanther
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) January 30, 2018
BLACK PANTHER is not screwing around. By far the most political Marvel chapter, to the point I had to remind myself this is a Marvel movie. BLACK PANTHER is a movie with a lot to say.
Also, Michael B. Jordan ... damn
— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) January 30, 2018
With overwhelming praise being heaped on its meaningful themes, visuals and strong villain, Black Panther is one revolution you won't want to miss.
Directed by Ryan Coogler (Creed), Black Panther stars an all 90% African and African-American cast including Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Forest Whitaker, Danai Gurira and Daniel Kaluuya. The film follows T'Challa after the events of Captain America: Civil War, as he returns home to Wakanda. When two enemies conspire to bring down the kingdom, he must team up with the CIA and members of Wakanda's special forces to prevent a world war.
Photocredit @ Walt Disney Studios Motion PicturesBlack Panther opens in cinemas on 15 February 2018. Download the Popcorn app here to add this film into your watchlist and we'll notify you when tickets are on sale.