Seen and Heard; Literary Cultures 2
Ed Males, Nottingham Trent University
Black Panther (2018)
Just another instalment to Marvel’s superhero franchise or something much more
meaningful?
★★★★
By Ed Males
Black Panther is Ryan Coogler’s third
feature film, but also a big step forward for
filmmaking. Given the success of his past
two films, it was no surprise that Black
Panther would achieve massively at the
Box Office. Although largely due to its
hype of being another Marvel superhero
film, Black Panther is much more than
that.
The film isn’t just another typical
big budget blockbuster, it’s a step
forward for Hollywood
filmmaking.
A business which is dominated by white
American and European actors, actresses
and directors.
As much as Black Panther should be
praised for broadening Marvels Cinematic
Universe, it is still very much a superhero
film. From the moment you see T’Challa in
his Black Panther suit and the city of
Wakanda to the car chase in South Korea,
you know this is a Marvel film. It has
explosions, firefights and just about
enough all-round anarchy to keep
audiences of previous Marvel films happy.
Its scenes are indubitable in their
variation, spanning from red carpeted
casinos, lush green forestry and
technologically advanced warships. The
setting is always changing.
However, what really makes the film
connect with its audiences is the diverse
cast. The lead roles are taken by
Chadwick Boseman who plays T’Challa
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