Critics first reaction to the anticipated superhero
The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s latest entry premiered on Monday, January 29, 2018 in Los Angeles, and according to critics, it is the best Marvel film yet.
With full reviews embargoed until February 6, here's what critics are saying about "Black Panther" movie on social media:
Set for release on February 16, "Black Panther" stars Chadwick Boseman as the titular character, Forest Whitaker’s Zuri, Michael B. Jordan’s Eric Killmonger and Angela Bassett’s Ramonda.
It also stars Nigerian actress Tope Aluko, Sterling K. Brown, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Florence Kasumba and Danai Gurira.
About "Black Panther" movie
"Black Panther" follows T’Challa who, after the events of "Captain America: Civil War," returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to take his place as King.
However, when an old enemy reappears on the radar, T’Challa’s mettle as King and Black Panther is tested when he is drawn into a conflict that puts the entire fate of Wakanda and the world at risk.
Helmed by "Creed" director, Ryan Coogler, "Black Panther" is the first solo black superhero movie in Marvel’s current cinematic universe.