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BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER (2022) It's difficult enough to create a satisfying sequel to a hugely successful original, but, it's an even harder bridge to build when the actor who plays the title character passes away suddenly. Director Ryan Coogler and co-writer Joe Robert Cole return here and do a decent enough job paying tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman while trying to forge a path forward in the Black Panther saga.
The main plot revolves around the world discovering that another nation has discovered a source of vibranium - previously the exclusive domain of Wakanda. The Talokan are a South American undersea community. Conflict ensues.
It's not the most unworkable concept, but, Coogler and Cole drag out every turn in the story. Whenever a plot point is revealed, one can be assured that it will take at least 20 minutes to explain it. It is interesting that the U.S. and most of the rest of the world take a backseat to Wakanda and the Talokan. It does re-arrange one's mindset. Still, any viewer who has even read a review of a superhero film knows that it will all climax in a big battle.
The overall production is good with solid tech credits all around particularly a stirring score by Ludwig Goransson who does all he can to make all those expository scenes seem exiting. The cast is strong, as well. There are some cogent takes on duty, revenge and honor, but, in the end, WAKANDA FOREVER is basically: Just another Marvel sequel.
The main plot revolves around the world discovering that another nation has discovered a source of vibranium - previously the exclusive domain of Wakanda. The Talokan are a South American undersea community. Conflict ensues.
It's not the most unworkable concept, but, Coogler and Cole drag out every turn in the story. Whenever a plot point is revealed, one can be assured that it will take at least 20 minutes to explain it. It is interesting that the U.S. and most of the rest of the world take a backseat to Wakanda and the Talokan. It does re-arrange one's mindset. Still, any viewer who has even read a review of a superhero film knows that it will all climax in a big battle.
The overall production is good with solid tech credits all around particularly a stirring score by Ludwig Goransson who does all he can to make all those expository scenes seem exiting. The cast is strong, as well. There are some cogent takes on duty, revenge and honor, but, in the end, WAKANDA FOREVER is basically: Just another Marvel sequel.
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