Black Panther

I've been in a pretty critical mood lately, I think. That said, I'd be hard pressed to find things to nitpick about in Black Panther. About the worst thing I can think to say about it is that it lacked some element that really resonated or sang to me that would make it great in my book. Which means it's very solidly good.

The ultimate villain could perhaps use a little more on-screen development, but still managed to be believable and sympathetic. The hero is likeable. The supporting cast is pretty great all around. There's some social commentary running through it all that didn't feel like I was bludgeoned over the head with it. The early part includes some very James Bond-ish scenes before getting into more sci-fi/superhero stuff toward the end. The final battle feels a little small-scale, but I could blame that on the relatively tight timeframe as much as anything.

Slight Spoiler: I was a little disappointed the Soul Stone didn't make an appearance, though it is very easy for me to imagine it was a part of the vibranium meteorite, its power leeching into the flowers that allow for the Black Panther's spirit visions and perhaps give vibranium its own super-at-everything properties.