BLACK PANTHER is the 18th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and is also one of the best films in the series. It is a deeply political film, focusing on racial and social injustice, globalism, and feminism in a way that resonates deeply. It is an emotionally powerful film, both deeply intimate and also incredibly fun. Featuring a flawless, almost entirely black cast of all-stars, BLACK PANTHER is unabashedly and beautifully Afrocentric.
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There is, perhaps, no comic book film with as much baggage as JUSTICE LEAGUE. After the DC film series kicked off with MAN OF STEEL (divisive among viewers, but I adored it), and was followed up with BATMAN VS SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE and SUICIDE SQUAD – two films that were widely maligned for their bleak portrayal of heroes and major script issues. This year, WONDER WOMAN arrived in theaters with an upbeat, positive message and soared to the top of the box office with an outpouring of critical praise. It’s a series of highs and lows, and JUSTICE LEAGUE arrives at a critical point in the film franchise. Does it continue the impressive storytelling that began in WONDER WOMAN, or does it fall into the same hole that doomed BATMAN VS SUPERMAN?
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After four previous film appearances, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) has become a Marvel character of considerable baggage. The original charm of Thor – a god who is cocky, headstrong, and naive – has somewhat worn out its welcome. There’s only so many times that those foibles can be retread before it becomes boring. The two previous Thor films (THOR and THOR: THE DARK WORLD) focused on those attributes, whereas the two previous Avengers films (THE AVENGERS and AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON) have placed Thor in more of a supporting role – as that of the outsider who is somewhat awkward around his fellow Avengers. But in THOR: RAGNAROK, the very essence of Thor is shattered and rebuilt from the ground up for a refreshing and bold direction.
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The Film Legacy 