Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – A Marvel Masterpiece?
Remember that jaw‑dropping moment when the first Black Panther hit the screens? Well, its highly anticipated sequel, Wakanda Forever, has landed and critics are roaring—some say pretty much all of them.
What the Buzz Is All About
Released this Friday (Nov 11), the film has a staggering 94 % “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Out of 81 reviews, only five gave it the dreaded “rotten” label. Fantastic, right?
Now, let’s break down why this blockbuster is hunking up the charts:
- Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye & the Dora Milaje band together to keep Wakanda safe after the untimely passing of King T’Challa.
- Director Ryan Coogler rewrote the original script after the tragic death of co‑star Chadwick Boseman in 2020. Instead of a personal grief thriller, the film turns into a communal mourning saga.
- Babes, this movie isn’t just a “new Black Panther” but a whole new chapter for the MCU—hint: there’s a surprise waiting you after the credits.
Critical Love Fest
Awesome ratings are the norm. Aaron Perine of Comicbook.com gave it a 5/5, noting how the ensemble “percolates with purpose.” He writes, “there’s a new Black Panther, and they’ll weave together the future of this universe. And… surprise!”
And the praise doesn’t stop there: Jamie Broadnax from Black Girl Nerds declares, “Wakanda Forever is by far the best film of Phase 4. Phase 5 has to live up to that blistering authenticity and greatness.”
Not All Critics Are In
Ok, let’s keep it real. Not every reviewer is screaming “yes!”Robbie Collin of the Daily Telegraph went for a “one‑out‑of‑five” score, calling it a “near‑three‑hour endurance run of gloomy photography and emotionally empty conversations.” Sounds like prime drama‑bored material for him.
Stephanie Zacharek from Time Magazine also echoed similar vibes, saying that the movie feels like a “tick‑box exercise” rather than pulling something truly remarkable. The moral? “We have to pretend it’s enough than when Chadwick was gone.”
In a Nutshell (and a Sprinkle of Humor)
To wrap it up in a nutshell—this sequel is a glorious ride for fans craving drama, intrigue, and new heroes. For the skeptics, it might feel like a long, scenic drive that never hits a smooth bend.
Bottom line: Wakanda Forever may be a Masterpiece for many, and for others, it’s just a mixed bag—but hey, who can deny that Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe keeps lighting up the screen?
