1. It features a majority black cast.*
The protagonists are black, and it dismantles stereotypes of a place coded as an African country as not being developed or technologically advanced. It displays black people in positions of power, and not just as sidekicks. Familial bonds as well as bonds of loyalty are very present throughout the entire movie, which is good considering many black people are portrayed as having broken or troubled families.
2. It’s a beautiful display of poetic justice.
It’s about time we had a superhero movie about black people who have their own powers rather than them being borrowed (The Avengers) or being merked off for a dumb reason (X-Men: First Class). And, for once, black people are credited as actually saving the world from disaster.
3. It releases during Black History Month.
The grassroots marketing Marvel did for this movie is important for underrepresented black communities; the joy black people feel for this movie is unprecedented. Black people in America have had a very hard few years in our current political climate, and quite frankly, deserve a few hours of rest and good entertainment without the loss of life. Many prominent black people (Octavia Spencer, in particular) are buying out theaters for people who may not be able to afford to go see the movie. A proud move for black solidarity, especially since there are people who hold prejudiced beliefs about black people and black pride.
4. Lots of people are mad about it.*
You know exactly who they are. And their anger makes this movie absolutely necessary. If the turn out for this movie isn’t good, Marvel isn’t going to make another movie like this, ever.
5. It looks cool as hell.
I mean, have you seen the trailer?