Black Panther
Black Panther

Black Panther

2018Movie135 minEnglish

King T'Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new leader. However, T'Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne by factions within his own country as well as without. Using powers reserved to Wakandan kings, T'Challa assumes the Black Panther mantle to join with ex-girlfriend Nakia, the queen-mother, his princess-kid sister, members of the Dora Milaje (the Wakandan 'special forces') and an American secret agent, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war.

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IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic88
Google Users93%
Director: Ryan CooglerGenres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, King T'Challa returns to Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. However, when a formidable and unexpected enemy emerges, T'Challa's mettle as king—and as Black Panther—is tested when he is drawn into a conflict that threatens Wakanda's future and the fate of the world. T'Challa must harness the power of the Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people.

Critical Reception

Black Panther was a monumental critical and commercial success, widely praised for its direction, performances, screenplay, costume design, and its significant cultural impact. It was lauded for its rich world-building, compelling characters, and its exploration of themes like colonialism, identity, and responsibility. The film was celebrated for featuring a predominantly Black cast and a Black director, breaking barriers and achieving widespread acclaim from both critics and audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning and thematically rich, offering a compelling blend of action and social commentary.
  • Praised for its groundbreaking representation and its ability to deliver a powerful, satisfying superhero narrative.
  • The performances, particularly Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan, were frequently highlighted as exceptional.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved Black Panther, with many praising its strong story, incredible action sequences, and powerful cultural message. Audiences were particularly impressed by the film's stunning visuals and the charismatic performances from the entire cast, making it a standout in the superhero genre.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for seven Academy Awards, winning for Best Costume Design, Best Production Design, and Best Original Score. It also received numerous nominations and wins from other major awards bodies, including Golden Globe Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and NAACP Image Awards, and was notably the first superhero film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Fun Fact

The fictional African nation of Wakanda, the film's setting, was deliberately designed to avoid any influence from real-world African cultures, making it a unique and futuristic civilization that had remained hidden from the rest of the world.

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trinistud1

trinistud1

Awesome movie
Wuchak

Wuchak

Overrated due to political correctness; it’s noble and has its points of interest, but it’s also kinda meh RELEASED IN 2018 and directed by Ryan Coogler, "Black Panther” details events when T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) takes over kingshi...
DanDare

DanDare

The character of T'Challa made his debut in Captain America 3: Civil War. In Black Panther, T'Challa returns to his homeland of Wakanda after the death of his father who has been hiding a secret about his brother who lived in the USA. He...
Dsnake1

Dsnake1

The Black Panther is a fun romp, but it definitely has some issues. First, the good. The action is fun, the emotions hit home, and the story isn't dirt-poor. While the CGI gets ripped on from time to time, I thought it was solid enou...
OblateSphereDroid

OblateSphereDroi...

I was really surprised how much I liked this movie. There was so much going on; immigration concerns; the fight between saving the world and protecting your own country(sound familiar); the fear of an African country’s resources being pill...
Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

It was with some hesitation that I went to see this movie. I was afraid that it would be burdened with too much political and social preaching. Especially knowing how much the movie is praised amongst certain factions in our society today. ...
Crenor

Crenor

Really good movie. Good story, lots of fun. This is what DC is missing.
Movie Queen41

Movie Queen41

This is definitely one of Marvel's best because the story is compelling and the characters are well developed. Black Panther and his friends and family must defend themselves and their homeland of Wakanda from the clutches of Klau (Andy Ser...
hankster3000

hankster3000

Overrated and overhyped. Definitely avoid. Watch on redbox if you must.
Gimly

Gimly

The reviews for _Black Panther_ are all essentially saying the same thing: This is a great movie because it's so different from anything we've seen before, not just in the MCU but in the superhero genre overall, the villain is fantastic and...