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Absolute reviews: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever: Ryan Coogler’s tribute to Chadwick Boseman is a marvellous cinematic and emotional experience

By Shachi Chaturvedi

Cast: Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, and Tenoch Huerta, among others

Director: Ryan Coogler

Runtime: 2h 41m

Rating: 4/5

Synopsis

While mourning the death of King T’Challa, the people of Wakanda fight to protect their homeland from intervening world powers.

Review

The film that we have all been waiting for, the film that has our emotions attached to it. Many of us were shocked when our very own T-Challa (Chadwick Boseman) died in real life, and this film is a pure tribute to him.

The film begins on an emotional note, with the people of Wakanda bidding farewell to T’Chala. How will Wakanda ever get a new Black Panther now that Erik Killmonger has destroyed the heart-shaped herb? Will Wakanda be a kingless kingdom? Who will be the next Black Panther, if one is created? These questions, keeping for you to watch the movie and get the answer.

This part of the film begins roughly a year later when Wakanda is under pressure from other countries to share its vibranium, with some parties attempting to steal it by force. Ramonda asks Shuri to continue her research on the heart-shaped herb to create a new Black Panther to defend Wakanda. The CIA has used a new vibranium-detecting machine to locate what they believe to be an underwater vibranium deposit.
The preceding is a synopsis of the entire story that somewhere leads to the war between Namor, his army, and Wakanda.

Without revealing too much and ruining the suspense, it feels like there is no earthly match for this cast; each and every person on board has served as a star in the sky, making the movie more beautiful. Every character in the film has brought it to life, from Tenoch Huerta to Angela Bassett and from Michaela Coel To everybody. Their witty responses and quick replies will make you laugh your heart out. From Shuri complementing the general’s foundation shade to M’Baku’s entry, everything just fits so perfectly that one can’t complain.

Commenting on Marvel’s visual effects is akin to teaching your mother how to deal with children. You simply cannot because your mother and marvel are both excellent at their jobs. There is a scene in the movie where water comes from all sides, why and how you will see it in the film, but that scene is simply unreal.

When it comes to the film’s background score and music, everything is spot on. The soundtrack for the film, Music From and Inspired By, features over 40 international artists recorded in Lagos, Nigeria, Mexico City, London, and Los Angeles. Rihanna, Burna Boy, Fireboy DML, OG DAYV Ft. Future, CKay Ft. Pink Pantheress, E-40, Alemán Ft. What could possibly go wrong with such a talented group of artists? What a song is Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up,” what a song. The only disappointment is that they have not used the soundtrack featured in the trailer.

At the end of the day, it is a Marvel film that does not disappoint in terms of cliffhangers. Even though there is only one, be prepared for a big surprise.

This film is a real-life example of, no matter what happens or who dies, life continues even if you are alone. The show must go on. Ryan Coogler does not miss an opportunity to mention Chadwick Boseman, and it is done so beautifully that Chadwick Boseman will be smiling from heaven as we watch this film.

Final verdict

This film is really worth watching, if you are a Marvel fan, be prepared for an emotional ride, and if you are not, this film has the potential to influence you. The film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is a must-see.

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