'Black Panther': Not Just Another Superhero Movie
Going into the cinema, I was expecting Black Panther to be just another superhero movie. Of course, a Marvels movie would not disappoint with its huge productions and engaging plot. But I was truly blown away by the depth and complexity the audience could delve into. Thought-provoking. Trailblazing. Powerful. These are some words that immediately come to my mind when I saw this movie. Not only was it a visual spectacle with action-packed fight scenes and dramatic cinematic shots, the director Ryan Coogler ingeniously infuses social awareness by featuring front and center black characters, including strong female characters, and dropping subtle yet relevant political remarks. Yes—there are cool suits and costumes but beyond that there are deeper meanings and hidden treasures left to be explored and analyzed. Black Panther was one of the most anticipated films of 2018. In fact, it topped the rank for most tweeted films of 2017 even though it hadn’t come out then yet....