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So finally, the wait is over and we were all able to "Get our Lives" to the movie of the decade: "Black Panther". When I tell you this was a wonderful gift for Black History Month, I mean it! The amount of positive energy I received going to the movies with my family should have been bottled up and sold. [ I also required all of them to dress in Dashiki's and Black Panther Merch. but I'll get to that!] This is a little bit of a spoiler, so if you have not seen the movie, please continue to read because you ought to be ashamed of yourself, and don’t deserve to be surprised (jk…not really).
The story is based in Wakanda, a fictional city in Africa that houses some of the most beautiful, strong, intelligent, caring, and loyal people ever known to man. (Side note: You're not trippin, this place does sound a lot like Houston, Texas #shamelessplug). Wakanda's claim to fame is a blue precious metal called Vibranium. They use if for their weapons, healing, technology, and so much more. The benefits of the metal are endless and require around the clock surveillance to make sure it stays in Wakanda and is used for what they see fit.
Of course, there is opposition. Some members of the city as well as “Long Lost Cousins” of the city, wanted to capitalize on its resources and use the metal for their own agendas. Micheal B. Jordan aka Erik Killmonger was a part of the opposition and I seriously wanted to slap him and make-out with him half the movie. (Semi-villain or not the man is FINE). T’Challa aka The Black Panther aka Chadwick Boseman was not having any of that, and he and the members of Wakanda fought for the integrity of Wakanda.
What I found most magical, was
1. The people of Wakanda. They really loved their city and culture. People left the city to explore the world and help others, but their loyalty was to Wakanda and making sure it was thriving and held true to their culture.
2. The costumes. Their costumes were so beautiful, and futuristic. I mean if they do not win Best Costume Design at the Oscars, we will have a real issue.
3. Relationship roles were #goals as well and truly how our generation is starting to pan out. T’Challa was madly in love with Nakia. He loved her so much so, that he would sometimes freeze up at just a glance of her, even during combat. She knew he wanted her too, but she had her own dreams and goals for herself and refused to sell herself short. T’challa eventually won her over but came to her like a man and made it worth her while.
Overall this movie was amazing, the action scenes were amazing, the comedy was amazing, and I literally have yet to hear a bad review. For the debut weekend, it brought in $201.8 million, which is the 5th biggest opening of all time. This was a huge success for Marvel, and the culture as well!
#WakandaForever
-Socialite of Wakanda
