Your new favorite Marvel movie is here! Black Panther premiered on Monday night at the Dolby Theatre, and while I’m bitter AF I wasn’t there on the star-studded purple carpet, the movie’s received positive reactions so far.
Full-length reviews from critics are currently under an embargo, but Twitter was still full of praise for the film and its representation of people of color.
“If you don’t understand the power of representation, imagine growing up never seeing a superhero who looks like you,” said Natasha Alford, Deputy Editor for TheGrio. “When American Girl dolls came out I always picked Addy who had to escape slavery. But now kids have #BlackPanther’s Nakia, Shuri and Okoye. Dope on many levels.”
The newest installation in the Marvel universe, Black Panther is the story of King T’Challa who comes back to Wakanda to take his rightful throne, according to IMDB. The problem is, there are two Wakandans conspiring to overthrow him. T’Challa, who moonlights as Black Panther, joins forces with CIA agent Everett K. Ross and Dora Milaje members to protect his throne and keep his nation from war.
The film stars Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o and many more.
I’ve been to Wakanda, and I may never recover. I am so grateful that our young people will see this film and their minds will be transformed. Congratulations #RyanCoogler —you did that! #blackpantherpremiere #blackpanther
— Vanessa K. De Luca (@Vanessa_KDeLuca) January 30, 2018
Believe the hype. Believe the buzz. Believe the words “cultural phenomenon.” #blackpanther is about to blow minds and take names. My God. Where to even begin. Long live the King. pic.twitter.com/cECg2mxnKw
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) January 30, 2018
WATCH: Dr. John Kani talks about about the importance of having Africans in films#BlackPanther #BlackPantherPremiere pic.twitter.com/fxXQ3KYOaJ
— Phil Mphela (@PhilMphela) January 30, 2018
#BlackPanther is almost inexpressibly beautiful; it is topical and a truly special moviegoing experience! This is the MCU on a whole other level! Thank you, Ryan Coogler. I am truly MOVED! pic.twitter.com/oIdmWjr40f
— Angelique Jackson (@angelique814) January 30, 2018
Look at all this royal blackness. The diversity. So many different African cultures came through. How beautiful #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/8bCXRkIHq8
— tobí akingbadé (@TobiRachel_) January 30, 2018
Black Panther hits theaters February 16.