More than just another Marvel movie...

Rating: 8/10 (22 February 2018)

Honestly, I am not a huge Marvel fan. I am not into the whole superhero franchise and even the word "Marvel" in itself is to be filled with wonder and astonishment. To gaze in awe. Yeah....not really my thing.
However, in saying all of that I was coerced by my friends and family to really go see this movie. I am thinking to myself... okay another "over-hyped" superhero movie from Marvel Comics...here we go again. But to my amazement this movie transcends more than just another comic book-gone-movie stereotype.
1. If you are a Marvel fan you will enjoy it because of the comic books, Stan Lee (of course he makes an appearance) and just seeing the superhero come to life on the big screen.
2. For the African American community it speaks volumes on the state of "black America". The character Killmonger (played by Jordan) represents a lost culture, nation that was inevitably "left" by its true heritage. This would be inevitably in the form of slavery in which many Africans were brought to America and in that transaction (sold into slavery) lost their language, heritage, culture, their true self being. His anger, rage, monstrous attitude is the result of abandonment. What epitome's black America today. They lost their culture so inadvertently they are angry, upset, oppressed, and dangerous.
3. Wakanda represents the Kings and Queens and royalty that slaves (bought to America) came from. A country more advanced than any civilization. The Black Panther and his father and the Wakandans know how precious this is and will protect this with everything.....including their lives.
4. The CGI was decent and the implementation of how advanced Wakanda was is exceptional. The usual depiction of African countries is third-world. I love how in the movie the Black Panther (Boseman) and Okoye (Gurira-she will always be Michonne from TWD to me) let the American (Freeman) believe that Wakanda is indeed a third world country to protect its resources and technology. She even makes a remark of the wig/weave that she has to wear in a scene is a disgrace! Just the actions and characteristics of a culture who lost its heritage and tries to imitate the European heritage because they do not have one themselves. I love it!
5. Of course it's political. Anyone who comments and thinks that a movie (especially a Marvel movie) will not be political and have subliminal messages is unfortunately ignorant.
6. The great thing about this movie is that it's not a "black film" it's not just another superhero marvel film. It's a really decent film. Kids (and some adults) will love it for the CGI, graphics, fighting scenes, and the usual Marvel movie extremes. Adults (of all nationalities) will love it to see a culture created and sustained by technology and the advancement that is being used and just enter into knowing who the Black Panther character is and his origin. I can definitely see a series or at least a sequel in the works. There are so many avenues that this character can take as well as team up with the other Marvel characters to enhance this already large franchise.
Overall, this is my synopsis of this film. Yes, I have included a few spoilers but I do want you to go and give this movie a chance. It's more than just another Marvel movie.