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The hashtag #BlackPantherSoLit started trending in March 2016, nearly two years before Black Panther would arrive in theatres. The superhero movie smashed records for advanced ticket sales. It is safe to say that people are geeked on Black Panther and it lived up to all that hype, with no disappointment.
Since the first footage of Black Panther debuted, each glimpse has been more spectacular. From the incredible costumes to the awe-inspiring special effects, breath-taking aerial views of waterfall and hills.
Black Panther picks up shortly after the events of captain America: Civil war, with T’challa (Chadwick Boseman) mourning the loss of his father who was killed during civil war and adjusting to what it means to be both a superhero and king of wakanda, while facing threats from the outside world.
The supporting characters gives the movie its colour, especially the badass women of Wakanda, led by Nakia, Okoye and Shuri (Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira and Letitia white). Princess Shuri is a 16 year-old tech genius, who is sassy, smart and responsible for Wakanda’s technological advancements and weapons development.
Nakia is a war dog, torn between love for her work, love for her country and her feelings for the new king of Wakanda.
Okoye is a firm traditionalist. She is the head of the “Dora Milaje”- the king of Wakanda’s all-female task force of warrior bodyguards.
Even three weeks after its debut. Cinemas are crowded with fans watching the most anticipated superhero movie for the first time, while others are watching the movie over and over again because they can’t get enough of the scenes of the beautifully orchestrated movie.
