AngelaBassett
#BlackPanther – Review Repost – In Stores Now
Black Panther – Budget of $200 million – 2 hours and 14 minutes
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After watching his father T’Chaka die at the U.N. conference, Prince T’Challa isn’t worried about becoming the king. He is saddened to do it without his father. However, his mother Ramonda tells T’Challa his father has been looking forward to the day his son would take the throne. However, before he can take the throne, other royals from other tribes are allowed to challenge him to a fight. Stripped of his Black Panther powers, T’Challa is challenged by a member of the Jabari tribe. In a battle of strength and wit, T’Challa wins. He is graced with the Black Panther power again starts his rule. His rule’s first threat is the theft of one of their vibranium relics by Ulysses Klaue. Decades ago with the help of T’Chaka’s brother N’Jobu, Klaue snuck into Wakanda. Klaue stole a large stash of vibranium and set off a bomb that killed many Wakandans. T’Challa and the Wakandans have been looking for him and feel this is their chance to make him pay for his crimes. T’Challa, Nakia (his ex), Okoye (his general), and Shuri (his sister and technical designer) go undercover to find the relic and Klaue before he can sell it to an American buyer. After a long fought battle on the streets of South Korea, they believe they have Klaue in their clutches. But he is aided in an escape by a masked man. T’Challa notices something special about this man, he is wearing the same royal ring T’Challa wears. This masked man will bring chaos to Wakanda with the hope of world domination. But it’s the masked man’s history that will leave T’Challa questioning everything he knows about his father, their history, and Wakanda’s place in the world.
Wow. Just Wow. The attention to detail in each costume, makeup, and scenes will leave you in awe. This complex storyline will leave you choosing sides like Professor X and Magneto. Both men want Wakanda to thrive but have different paths on how it should develop. One man believes the tradition of keeping Wakanda’s abilities a secret because the world can not handle it, should continue. He wants to help by defending other nations when needed but always in secret. The other man wants Wakanda to thrive by sharing its knowledge, those who don’t yield will be broken. This movie covers issues of colonization, self-help, and community/global involvement. While 3D is not needed to enjoy this film, Dolby is a must. With everything to love about this movie, the beginning felt extremely rushed. It when through Wakanda’s history and Erik’s motivation in 10 minutes. It was a lot to absorb. 10 more minutes to allow the viewers to delve into deeper should have been granted. This should go without saying but stay past the end credits. And don’t worry, Stan Lee makes the party along with Eric Killmonger’s mask. Also, if you miss the first 10 minutes of the movie, you will miss everything.
I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars
This never gets old – Black Panther
Show him who you are – Ramonda
Naw, I’m just feeling it – Erik
For Wakanda, without question – Okoye
A father who has not prepared their child to go on without him has failed as a father – T’Chaka
This corset is tight. Let’s say with get this over with – Shuri
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#BlackPanther – Movie Review
Black Panther – Budget of $200 million – 2 hours and 14 minutes
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After watching his father T’Chaka die at the U.N. conference, Prince T’Challa isn’t worried about becoming the king. He is saddened to do it without his father. However, his mother Ramonda tells T’Challa his father has been looking forward to the day his son would take the throne. However, before he can take the throne, other royals from other tribes are allowed to challenge him to a fight. Stripped of his Black Panther powers, T’Challa is challenged by a member of the Jabari tribe. In a battle of strength and wit, T’Challa wins. He is graced with the Black Panther power again starts his rule. His rule’s first threat is the theft of one of their vibranium relics by Ulysses Klaue. Decades ago with the help of T’Chaka’s brother N’Jobu, Klaue snuck into Wakanda. Klaue stole a large stash of vibranium and set off a bomb that killed many Wakandans. T’Challa and the Wakandans have been looking for him and feel this is their chance to make him pay for his crimes. T’Challa, Nakia (his ex), Okoye (his general), and Shuri (his sister and technical designer) go undercover to find the relic and Klaue before he can sell it to an American buyer. After a long fought battle on the streets of South Korea, they believe they have Klaue in their clutches. But he is aided in an escape by a masked man. T’Challa notices something special about this man, he is wearing the same royal ring T’Challa wears. This masked man will bring chaos to Wakanda with the hope of world domination. But it’s the masked man’s history that will leave T’Challa questioning everything he knows about his father, their history, and Wakanda’s place in the world.
Wow. Just Wow. The attention to detail in each costume, makeup, and scenes will leave you in awe. This complex storyline will leave you choosing sides like Professor X and Magneto. Both men want Wakanda to thrive but have different paths on how it should develop. One man believes the tradition of keeping Wakanda’s abilities a secret because the world can not handle it, should continue. He wants to help by defending other nations when needed but always in secret. The other man wants Wakanda to thrive by sharing its knowledge, those who don’t yield will be broken. This movie covers issues of colonization, self-help, and community/global involvement. While 3D is not needed to enjoy this film, Dolby is a must. With everything to love about this movie, the beginning felt extremely rushed. It when through Wakanda’s history and Erik’s motivation in 10 minutes. It was a lot to absorb. 10 more minutes to allow the viewers to delve into deeper should have been granted. This should go without saying but stay past the end credits. And don’t worry, Stan Lee makes the party along with Eric Killmonger’s mask. Also, if you miss the first 10 minutes of the movie, you will miss everything.
I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars
This never gets old – Black Panther
Show him who you are – Ramonda
Naw, I’m just feeling it – Erik
For Wakanda, without question – Okoye
A father who has not prepared their child to go on without him has failed as a father – T’Chaka
This corset is tight. Let’s say with get this over with – Shuri
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#VampireInBrooklyn – Review – #ThrowbackThursday
Vampire in Brooklyn – Budget of $20 million – 1 hour and 42 minutes
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Rita, a self-professed night owl, has come across a confusing case. As a Brooklyn detective, she believes she has seen everything. However, when a boat crashes into a dock with several dead bodies drained of blood, she knows it has to do with the supernatural. Rita’s mother was a leader in Carribean supernatural studies. She gave birth to Rita and went insane. Rita has decided to go back to work even though she is still coping with the death of her mother 3 months ago. Now Justice, Rita’s partner, believes the supernatural stuff is just outlandish. He believes there is a natural born killer on the loose. When they start to investigate, Rita meets Max and his driver Julius. Rita doesn’t know that Max is a vampire looking for his mate so he can continue his reign of terror. And with his new ghoul Julius assistance, Max plans on making Rita his. Max believes that he and Rita will rule the night and take over the world. She just has to give in to him. But her partner Justice will do anything to stop him.
Following the classic formula of a vampire movie, Vampire in Brooklyn delivers the goods while allowing Eddie Murphy to play trademark roles. With the magic of make-up, he becomes a preacher, a stick-up guy, and a fearsome vampire. When watching this movie, remember that the times of make-up and CGI has changed significantly. So, Max looks more like a Klingon than a vampire. It’s the humor that sets this movie apart from other films. There are some decent one-liners and a little scare here and there. This movie follows Wes Craven’s (the director) tactics of letting you imagine the horror. He knew your imagination could come up with a more horrible scenario then he could ever dream of in the studio. This movie is worth watching at least once.
I give it 3 out of 5 stars
A vampire alone is a vampire doomed – Max
I wouldn’t want to be you this week – Justice
Maybe I am going crazy – Rita
You need to lighten up. Standing there, looking all mean – Julius
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