Walt Disney Black Panther (2018)

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Black Panther is a groundbreaking superhero film, and this Blu-ray edition captures every vibrant detail of its stunning visuals and powerful storytelling. Directed by Ryan Coogler, the movie is a masterpiece that goes beyond typical Marvel fare, offering a rich narrative steeped in culture, tradition, and innovation. Chadwick Boseman delivers an iconic performance as T’Challa, balancing strength and vulnerability as the newly crowned king of Wakanda. The supporting cast is equally stellar, with standout performances from Michael B. Jordan as the compelling and layered villain Killmonger and Letitia Wright as the tech-savvy and hilarious Shuri. The world of Wakanda is breathtaking, brought to life with vivid colors, intricate costumes, and a unique blend of futuristic technology and African heritage. The Blu-ray format enhances the experience with crystal-clear visuals and immersive sound that make the action scenes and emotional moments even more impactful. Special features include behind-the-scenes footage, insightful commentary, and deleted scenes, which provide a deeper appreciation for the film’s production and cultural significance. Black Panther isn’t just a superhero movie; it’s a cultural phenomenon that resonates with audiences on many levels. This Blu-ray is a must-have for Marvel fans and film enthusiasts alike. Wakanda Forever!

Alles okay

I enjoyed this film both as a stand alone Black Panther film and as a wider view of the Marvel universe; but I did not love it and find it very hard to understand just why it was so critically lauded, it is a very good film for the superhero genre and it has some very, very good actors and performances and even manages to make some good points about living your life by others expectations being a sure fire way to be depressed and fail. But sadly it never rises above the superhero genre for me, certainly not in the way Endgame or Into The Spiderverse did, there are no expectations subverted or cliches left unused and it never manages to surprise the audience, I saw this in the cinema and it had a very muted reaction at the end which is kind of unusual as I'm used to people debating the film as they leave. So I gave it another go with the blu-ray and was surprised by how little I remembered, it really does not stick in the mind and that is because it never has any stand up and cheer moments or amazing moments of fan service that make you smile, it is a perfectly good superhero movie that establishes a new to screen character but it is not the second coming of cinema.

This is yet another excellent addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a thoughtful story about the dangers of xenophobia & isolationism, sumptuous production design and amazing costumes that wonderfully evoke the feeling of a country that has remained unsullied by exploitation & corruption. The cast is excellent across the board, Kilmonger is an especially good villain and it's good to see so many strong women take centre stage without even a hint of them being just 'decoration' and 'love interests'. They are powerful characters with positions of responsibility who just happen to be women and the film is much the better for it. Wakanda itself feels like a real, breathing place and if the designers don't garner at least a nomination come awards season I'll be very surprised. Another thing that surprises me is seeing how the film is currently only rated at 3.5 stars. Looking at many other MCU films here, the rating tends to be four to five stars yet Black Panther, one of the strongest entries, is at the moment rated lower that Justice League, Solo and The Last Jedi... why is that, I wonder? Of course there will be people who genuinely don't like Black Panther... that's true of any MCU movie (heck, any MOVIE for that matter), yet after seeing several reviews suggesting "this movie only got rave reviews because of the black cast", I have to wonder how widespread the alt-right campaign to knock down the film's Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB score actually was. Hopefully Black Panther will garner better reviews once confirmed purchasers have their say. It is a pity to see such a strong film with a justifiably huge box office take be tarnished by people who may have an 'agenda' of their own.

I loved every minute of this. From the fabulous production design to the passionate performances to the powerful female characters to the fact that white faces were not, for once, the dominant ones onscreen. Black Panther is the shot in the arm that Hollywood has needed for a long time, showing in a single movie how absolutely stupid is the idea that a black superhero film is a niche project. Chadwick Boseman owns the marquee, and was a tragic loss to the world of film, but we still have the many other magnificent black actors showcased in this movie. Hollywood's challenge now is to work with them to forge the mainstream movie careers they so obviously deserve. No looking back. Wakanda forever!