Marvel Studios’ Black Panther is available Digitally in HD, 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere on May 8 and on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, DVD and On-Demand on May 15.
Somehow I missed catching this awesome Marvel film in theaters, since I had planned on catching it I stayed away from any possible spoilers or reviews. The only thing I knew was that the fans were raving about it! Now I can finally understand why!
*I received a review copy in exchange for my thoughts on the film. All thoughts as always belong to me and have not been influenced!*
About Black Panther:
In the acclaimed film, T’Challa returns home to the hidden high-tech African nation of Wakanda to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king, following the death of his father. But when a man named Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan) appears, T’Challa’s mettle as king—and Black Panther—is tested when he’s drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Pitted against his own family, the king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and embrace his future as an Avenger.
Take a look:
The film features a fierce group of Wakandan women, including Nakia (Academy Award® winner Lupita Nyong’o), a War Dog and Wakandan spy; Shuri (Letitia Wright), T’Challa’s little sister and tech wizard; and the Dora Milaje, the all-female Wakandan Special Forces led by Okoye (Danai Gurira). They team up with reluctant ally CIA agent Everett K. Ross (Martin Freeman) to help T’Challa defend Wakanda against the forces threatening to destroy it.
The extraordinary ensemble cast of “Black Panther” also includes veteran actors such as Academy Award® nominee Angela Bassett as Ramonda, T’Challa and Shuri’s mother; Academy Award® winner Forest Whitaker as Zuri, the spiritual leader of Wakanda; and Andy Serkis as Ulysses Klaue, an illegal arms dealer; and standout performances by Academy Award® nominee Daniel Kaluuya as W’Kabi, Royal Counsel to T’Challa; Winston Duke as M’Baku, the formidable leader of the Jabari tribe; and Emmy® Award-winner Sterling K. Brown as N’Jobu, a Wakandan War Dog.
My Thoughts:
I was blown away by this film, especially by the strong female characters. I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised after all, take a look at this amazing cast! The chemistry that they have together comes through on-screen. They each embraced their characters to the core. I was impressed by the strong females represented in this movie. One of the bonus extras explores the women of Wakanda. Here is a peek for this feature.
Marvel has really been adding more of a female presence to their films and not in a helpless, needing to be saved way. It is so empowering to take young girls to see films that feature woman in power positions. A must add film to your Marvel movie collection!
BONUS MATERIAL (may vary by retailer):
Blu-ray:
- Director’s Intro
- From Page to Screen: A Roundtable Discussion – Delve into the film’s making
- Crowning of a New King – Explore the world of “Black Panther” in all its color and complexity
- The Warriors Within – Get to know Wakanda’s women and the actors who portray them
- The Hidden Kingdom Revealed – Wakanda’s diverse people
- Wakanda Revealed: Exploring the Technology
- Deleted Scenes
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- U.N. Meet and Greet
- Okoye And W’Kabi Discuss the Future of Wakanda
- T’Challa Remembers His Father
- Voices from the Past
- Gag Reel
- Exclusive Sneak Peek at “Ant-Man and The Wasp”
- Marvel Studios the First Ten Years: Connecting the Universe
- Director’s Commentary
Digital Exclusives:
o In World Wakanda Tourism Ads
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- Come to Wakanda “Before”
- Come to Wakanda “After”
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Tamara says
My daughter and my husband saw it opening weekend and she came back with her eyes shining. The three main females enchanted her. I saw it the following week and love love loved it.
Rebecca Bryant says
I am in love with this movie so much. I have watched it multiple time and fall more in love with the special effects and the strength of the female characters. Such a great movie.
carrie chance says
I missed seeing this in theaters too. MY husband ended up going by himself on a weekday he had off because I was always too busy. Lol .I definitely plan on grabbing it from the redbox soon though
Camesha | Mama Motivator says
We got our copy! The women in this movie were everything. Such great examples of strong, smart and beautiful women.
Beth Davidson says
We will have to buy this one too! We did watch it in the theater, and I loved the women characters. They’ll definitely inspire our daughter when she’s old enough.
Lois Alter Mark says
I can’t believe I missed this in the theater! I’m so glad it’s out on DVD now because it seems like it’s so my kind of movie! I am all about female empowerment!
Kirsten Brusse | The Beauty Blotter says
We watched this the other night for family movie night and absolutely loved it. Such a great movie.