Marvel Studio's Black Panther [3D Blu-Ray] [2018] [Region Free]

Usually I can’t digest super hero movies, but bought this for my 6-year old super-hero-obsessed son who recently read an early-reader book about the topic. As a concept and movie experience it will most likely have a lasting impact on him. And he would probably rate it with 10 stars.I must admit the movie is quite well done reasonably smart, combining likable developing characters, very engaging visuals/effects, an excellent soundtrack and superb fast-paced action. What more do you want? Well, a superhero that differs from all before him. And that is also included.The story line is somewhat interesting with some levels of complexity and surprise; T’Challa has risen to the throne of Wakanda after his father, T’Chaka, the previous king, died in a bomb attack. However T’Challa’s idealized father turned out to be in a dubious partnership an arms dealer and the villain Eric Killmonger to profit from Wakanda’s wonder-substance vibranium. Killmonger aims to win the throne and turns out to be family orphaned by T’Challa’s father’s murderous past. In the end it all comes down to a contest between T’Challa and Killmonger. Does Killmonger stand the villain-test? Yes, it’s not a one-dimensional person, the character actually develops through grief and lacks the common megalomaniacal madness.If you ask me, it’s a refreshing Afro-science-fiction/espionage-thriller with a veneer of diversity and that takes on traditional colonialism.We bought the 3D version that does proper justice to the cinematic experience; the, colours, the scenery and CGI comes across really well. And I continue to favour 3D at home on my high end 4k TV set over the 3D experience wit most movies in cinema.

So many super hero movies seem to be made with just an idea for special effects battle scenes, linked by some often unimaginative linking scenes. Black Panther is one of the exceptions, and like the only other superhero movie I rate as highly, Wonder Woman, the film has a definite character building narration, detailing the lives of the hero/heroine from childhood on. Of course the fact that Wonder Woman is female, and Black Panther an African American could well be the reason these stories work so well. Will the next unusual superhero be a gay man or lesbian, or perhaps have a disability (I don’t count Daredevil)? That would be great.The other terrific idea about Black Panther is the way the culture he comes from turns the white/black dynamic on its head, with the small African country our hero comes from being enormously wealthy, and technically much advanced, ahead of any other nation in the world, though they keep this a tight secret. It’s a great story, brilliantly put together and played by a great cast. And when a movie is planned in 3D and doesn’t have it slapped on later, it works, though I find that watching a 3D movie on my giant screen at home works more effectively than in the cinema. Both BP and WW will be movies I’ll happily watch again and again when I need a rousing cheer up!

The film isn't extraordinary, but it isn't bad either. It does have high production value, much like any blockbuster sci-fi movie. The African tribal council of Wakanda with the futuristic cityscape in the background was very reminiscent of the Jedi council on Coruscant in the Revenge of the Sith. T'Challa's sister has a little bit of "Q" from the bond films. She's the one with the laboratory filled with gadgets and Panther supersuits. Angela Bassett is like the tribe's matriarch Bond's "M" character in this film. The futuristic city and many of the flying crafts have a lot of similarities to the John Carter film of a few years ago. And the CGI fighting acrobatics over a car chase resembled the ones in Deadpool. The great battle during the climax near the end of the film resembles a war scene between two armies in Game of Thrones.There is no denying this film has great visuals. More importantly I really feel the costume designer for this film deserves an Oscar for best costume designer. I absolutely loved all of the costumes in this film. The costumes were both African tribal and futuristic. It reminded me of Stargate Sci Fi films with their Egyption but futuristic costumes.Where I thought the film fell short was in character development and the screenplay. The actors weren't given a wide range of emotions to display. Most of the characters are either emotionally very stern and stoic, or angry. I felt the lack of variety in emotions got in the way of making the characters more human and approachable. Michael Jordan's American accent and demeanor sticks out like a sore thumb in a cast of well spoken and articulate african character. But physically, Jordan physique does look incredibly badass and tough in the film -- so that's a plus. I'm still wondering if the skin bumps on his torso were CGI or prosthetics.I do look forward to a sequel. But I hope the sequel has an external villain were the nation of Wakanda join together to fight a common enemy instead of more infighting between tribes. Next time, make a solid story first, then build the special effects around it instead of the other way around.

I liked that is was shipped on time in good packing condition.

I'm an American and had this movie shipped to me in the U.S.It's crazy how the U.S. has moved away from selling 3D TVs and movies! 3D movies really allow you to feel like you're part of the film, and "Black Panther" in 3D is amazing! From the carefully selected color palette to the awe-inspiring backdrops and landscapes this movie never leaves the eyes wanting more.Plenty of people will talk about the movie itself, but it's all stuff you've heard before...Great acting. Great story. Great cinematography. For me, it was the thoughtful use of the 3D that really impressed me.A MUST SEE and a MUST HAVE for your collection!