'Black Panther' gets 100 percent approval rate on Rotten Tomatoes

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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Black Panther," the first black standalone Marvel superhero movie, won rave reviews on Tuesday with critics praising both its adventure and its portrayal of a majestic Africa.

Directed by Ryan Coogler and featuring a predominantly black cast including Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o and Angela Bassett, "Black Panther" was hailed by the Daily Beast as "a love letter to every black person" and "a correction for years of diversity neglect" by Rolling Stone.

The Disney movie, opening worldwide next week, tells the story of T'Challa, the newly crowned king of the fictional, technologically advanced African nation Wakanda, who is challenged from factions within his own country.

The movie arrives after years of criticism about the under representation of actors and filmmakers of color in Hollywood, including the #OscarsSoWhite campaign that prompted the Academy of Motion Pictures to increase diversity in its predominantly while, male membership.

It got a rare 100 percent rating from review aggregator RottenTomatoes.com and analysts expect it to bring in some $150 million at the North American box office on its opening weekend.

The New York Times said the film "creates wonder with great flair and feeling" while having a story that "has far more going for it than branding."

Entertainment Weekly said the movie's "nuanced celebration of pride and identity and personal responsibility" was the movie's "own true superpower."

IndieWire called it "the best Marvel movie so far, by far."

USA Today said that along with the fantastical elements of the film and its James Bond-style spycraft, "Black Panther" was extremely grounded "dealing with the consequences of age-old colonialism and exploring isolation at a time when actual countries are building borders rather than breaking them down."

Business Insider said that "Black Panther" arrived at a perfect time. "Like 'Wonder Woman' last year, 'Black Panther' is a project that fans have been waiting decades to see. And just like 'Wonder Woman,' it was worth the wait."

(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Sandra Maler

IcanOnlyDream · IcanOnlyDream

I thought that actually meant something when Annabelle Creation had the same news. It was a complete fail.

buckminsterfullerene · buckminsterfullerene

My job is organizing a watch party, they paid for the tickets and everything, so will see.

I have not really been disappointed by Marvel movies or TV shows, but I am cautious of not setting my expectations too high through association.

JJ Glo · JJ Glo

The previews look good. I think i'll watch this Marvel movie. Is this the one where the DACA recipient is in?

Lambo Mercy · Lambo Mercy

I’m not much into superhero movies but I actually can’t wait to watch this. The hype is real

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Originally Posted by Lambo Mercy

I’m not much into superhero movies but I actually can’t wait to watch this. The hype is real

This movie looks pretty legit, based on reviews.

Charolastra · Charolastra

I think everyone knows why it got 100%, and it ain't because of the quality of the movie.

AleiaTheEnchanted · AleiaTheEnchanted

Nice!! Can't wait to watch it with my husband!!

vft1008 · vft1008

All I have to say: Justice Flop

Lambo Mercy · Lambo Mercy

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Originally Posted by vft1008

All I have to say: Justice Flop

I’ll bet my daca that this movie doesn’t flop

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'Black Panther' gets 100 percent approval rate on Rotten Tomatoes