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Even though they're supposed to be super advanced, they have spears and armored Rhinos! Really? Naturally, this is what makes it "authentic." Now all the people who know nothing about Africa are convinced by this proof!
It seems as though the only things Cooglar knows about Africa are what he's seen in the Lion King and Coming to America which is typical of those who will believe anything that hits the media.
It felt epic and small at the same time. I wanted to know more about Wakanda, but it was nothing more than window dressing. I wanted some details of their daily lives, but all we see are people milling about in some kind of market place and every African trope you can think of. If a white guy directed this, they'd be calling for his head.
So bad the kids aren't interested in the Black Panther toys.
Black Panther could and should have been much better than it was. It had the obligation to make a bold statement without the need to pander to people's prejudices.
After stealing the show in Civil War I was hyped for T'Challa's standalone feature. Unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype.
It is a comic book movie and seems to be written for kids. The characters lack depth. There is a fair bit of hyperbole and even over-acting in some scenes, which might appeal to the younger audience.
In a nutshell, the movie is the story of the 'black panther' becoming king and learning that 'heavy lies the head that wears the crown' in the process.
There are several plot holes and some attempts to conceal plot holes are ill explained and contrived for the sake of subsequent action scenes. So, it seems the writers made and attempt to create a coherent narrative but did not do a good job of it.
This is a bad movie, bad Marvel movie, and poor overall production.