After "Love and Thunder" and "She-Hulk" a project in the MCU that takes itself seriously was overdue. Luckily, "Wakanda Forever" delivers in this regard. But that doesn't mean the humor has been reduced to a bare minimum. There are still numerous MCU-typical jokes. But at the same time, there is much more time for emotions, which I greatly appreciated.
Following the untimely death of Chadwick Boseman, director Ryan Coogler faced the challenge of continuing the "Black Panther" story without its star. Even if the film's beginning is a little clunky, I believe he has managed to strike a balance between celebrating Boseman and the new focus on the future. As in the first film, the female characters are particularly strong. Letitia Wright, Danai Gurira, Angela Bassett, and Lupita Nyong'o all have their moments. Newcomer Dominique Thorne also makes a strong first impression. The male actors have smaller roles, although Tenoch Huerta is solid as the antagonist Namor. Still, the mixture of The Little Mermaid, Tinkerbell, and Superman is really odd. He doesn't even come close to Killmonger.
One of the most appealing aspects of "Black Panther" is and will always be Wakanda. Coogler manages to present a fascinating world with a distinct culture, particularly in the first half of the film. The world-building is very effective. Wakanda is vibrantly colored, and Ludwig Göransson's score, once again, enhances this. With Wakanda, Coogler creates a one-of-a-kind atmosphere. For the kingdom of Talocan, however, this does not work so well.
I wasn't a huge fan of the action in this movie. Those sequences are often uninspired. And the CGI for the underwater scenes was simply awful. This is especially evident when compared to the upcoming Avatar sequel. Nonetheless, some scenes were powerful, although the last act was once again too formulaic.
Overall, I enjoyed the story. The lengthy run time (162 minutes) is noticeable at times. However, the film never fails to captivate the audience. But don't expect any big surprises (except maybe one). "Wakanda Forever" is still a typical Marvel movie, and they work according to a certain formula. If you suffer from superhero fatigue, then this Marvel project is no cure for you either. The average MCU fan, on the other hand, will have a good time. Even though I didn't like the mid-credit scene, I left the theater with a positive feeling.
Review by ToralfVIP 3BlockedParent2022-11-09T22:44:41Z
After "Love and Thunder" and "She-Hulk" a project in the MCU that takes itself seriously was overdue. Luckily, "Wakanda Forever" delivers in this regard. But that doesn't mean the humor has been reduced to a bare minimum. There are still numerous MCU-typical jokes. But at the same time, there is much more time for emotions, which I greatly appreciated.
Following the untimely death of Chadwick Boseman, director Ryan Coogler faced the challenge of continuing the "Black Panther" story without its star. Even if the film's beginning is a little clunky, I believe he has managed to strike a balance between celebrating Boseman and the new focus on the future. As in the first film, the female characters are particularly strong. Letitia Wright, Danai Gurira, Angela Bassett, and Lupita Nyong'o all have their moments. Newcomer Dominique Thorne also makes a strong first impression. The male actors have smaller roles, although Tenoch Huerta is solid as the antagonist Namor. Still, the mixture of The Little Mermaid, Tinkerbell, and Superman is really odd. He doesn't even come close to Killmonger.
One of the most appealing aspects of "Black Panther" is and will always be Wakanda. Coogler manages to present a fascinating world with a distinct culture, particularly in the first half of the film. The world-building is very effective. Wakanda is vibrantly colored, and Ludwig Göransson's score, once again, enhances this. With Wakanda, Coogler creates a one-of-a-kind atmosphere. For the kingdom of Talocan, however, this does not work so well.
I wasn't a huge fan of the action in this movie. Those sequences are often uninspired. And the CGI for the underwater scenes was simply awful. This is especially evident when compared to the upcoming Avatar sequel. Nonetheless, some scenes were powerful, although the last act was once again too formulaic.
Overall, I enjoyed the story. The lengthy run time (162 minutes) is noticeable at times. However, the film never fails to captivate the audience. But don't expect any big surprises (except maybe one). "Wakanda Forever" is still a typical Marvel movie, and they work according to a certain formula. If you suffer from superhero fatigue, then this Marvel project is no cure for you either. The average MCU fan, on the other hand, will have a good time. Even though I didn't like the mid-credit scene, I left the theater with a positive feeling.