I wanted to really Love Black Panther

Rating: 6/10 (19 May 2018)

Perhaps I am one of the rare breeds who did not see the Movie, at the theatre that is. I don't like crowds. But I did buy the digital movie release of it with the Bonus content. First I will say I will always be proud of the Black Director, Black Producer and the Black Cast. Art, Television, Film, Theatre and Books have always been my first love. This is what I liked about the film. Beautiful Black People on screen from all over the globe. The love T'Challa has for his father, family and country. Some enchanting footage of T'Challa communicating with his deceased father. The portrayal of science, technology, engineering and math. Great costumes by Ruth Carter, great acting by Danai Gurira, Daniel Kaluuya, Winston Duke, and of course some great music.
Although I wanted to really Love Black Panther, it was a bit boring and just okay. In my opinion there was no stellar acting and no great moment in the film. I actually fell asleep on it a few times before I was actually able to watch the whole movie. T'Challa and Nakia had no chemistry exhibited on screen despite the scenes of T'Challa looking at Nakia adoringly or at least an attempt to portray adoringly. It fell flat. The so called jokes were not funny. Shuri playing jokes and laughing at her brother T'Challa were clearly meant to show the friendly sibling banter between brother and sister. I found the jokes mediocre at best. I've seen interviews where Chadwick Boseman explains the way he portrayed T'Challa based upon T'Challa's family background and how T'Challa would carry and conduct himself based on these things. I'll say I agree with his sentiment's. Boseman was chosen for the part and he brought to it what he thought was best. I've seen several of his other movies and the man definitely can act. I've also seen comments about Kilmonger portrayed by Michael B. Jordan being the hero and liked much better than T'Challa. After seeing the movie I can't say I agree with this as I found it to be a bit boring and just ok. I've also seen a few Michael B. Jordan interviews indicating what he did to prepare for the role of Kilmonger. Again Michael B Jordan was given the role of Kilmonger and portrayed him as he saw fit as an professional actor. A movie has so much that goes into constructing it, before, during and after it's made. In
this regard Black Panther is a Winner with stellar backing, support, and marketing. A box office success and I'm happy for them.