Review: Black Panther

Representativeness and Politics at Marvel

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First launch of the Marvel cinematic universe this year, black Panther arrives opening the company's premieres with a flourish. Going far beyond the common dilemmas of superhero films, the film surprises with its focus on representativeness and political issues.

Direct continuation of the hero's participation in Captain America: Civil War, black Panther transports the audience to the beautiful Wakanda, the most technologically developed nation on the planet. Thanks to the huge amount of vibranium available, the technology ranges from ships and fancy suits to advanced health resources. Therefore, the people of Wakanda live in harmony and without experiencing difficulties.

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Black Panther | Image: The Walt Disney Company

That's what results in the big political issue of the plot. While the inhabitants of that nation are doing well, the neighbors are struggling and a division of resources could solve everyone's problem. On the other hand, the people of Wakanda could be in danger if the information on the vibranium becomes public, and the quality of life of the population would decline.

This is one of the dilemmas that T'challa (Chadwick Boseman) needs to deal with while facing the challenges of assuming the throne of king after the death of his father T'Chaka (John Kani). The social discussion is very well presented through simple conversations, which also expose the two points of view, usually led by T'Challa and Nakia (Lupita Nyong'o), whose mission is to help these people in need.

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T'Challa and Nakia in Black Panther | Image: The Walt Disney Company

Much has been said about the representativeness of the film, which has already stood out for having a main cast formed entirely by blacks, however, there is much more being represented in black Panther. The strong women of Wakanda stand out in the feature. The script spares no effort in constantly showing that without the support, strength and intelligence of these women, the powerful nation would be nothing. Another merit of the production is the balance between African traditions and technology. There are several references to customs during the plot, ranging from rituals and clothing to the languages spoken. All this with a balanced soundtrack, which mixes African beats with heavier rhythms according to the needs of each scene.

But the great asset of black Panther is in the construction of the villain. With completely justified motivations, Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan) quickly becomes one of the best villains in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor reinforces his talent in this role, which in fact manages to expose his side to the audience, delivering even some touching moments that even give some reason to his actions - even if they are extreme.

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Michael B. Jordan in Black Panther | Image: The Walt Disney Company

black Panther manages to stand out among Marvel films. Dealing with relevant issues, with extremely well-built characters and without neglecting the action that the public wants to see in these films, the production is a perfect balance between script, visual and excitement.

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