KEVIN SMITH REVIEWS BLACK PANTHER

[@captainsnake7406]

Saw with my 8 year old daughter and her first response when we walked out was, "that was exhausting, can we see it again!!" Cause she cried and was so invested.

[@gregoryfloriolli9031]

The most classic image of the Black Panther for me is that old comic where he wrestles a rhino to the ground. When they did that in the movie I was like, “Yes! This is what I want for my comic book movies.” Give me those classic scenes.

[@steverino6954]

Gregory Floriolli ..I also love that quick shot where the guy shines his flashlight up in the tree and sees Black Panther up there looking down at him.

[@wdmawarrior1863]

for real

[@derrickbracy6930]

I gotta credit Kevin Smith for the missed Black Panther reference in Spike Lee Do the Right Thing....

[@lawrenceturner4881]

Thanks Kevin!

[@jsoul99]

The most powerful part of the film to me was when he went back to the ancestral plane the 2nd time. T'challa Confronted his father and his ancestors and told them they we're wrong. He stood up to them and let them know that what they did by "preserving" Wakanda also led to the suffering of people around the world who looked just like them. How as Kevin brought out , If they hadnt done so Killmonger who had every right to be brought home wouldnt even exist the way he does. Its a lesson that while our ancestors deserve to be honored for all the sacrifices and the work they've done ... They were not perfect. And its up to us as their off spring to right their wrongs using the resources we have today. Change starts with us. We sculpt the future and move culture and the fate of our people forward NOW with bravery and leadership that benefits all people.

[@tjofwakanda8027]

J Soul i thought i was the only one who said this

[@emekanzenwa9781]

Here here :'). Take this Dub sir. I don't think that could have been any more beautifully, capably, or aptly said.

[@grae1987]

So basicslly you dont care about a fictional character or their history... unless the character has the same skin colour as u? But all other skin colours that do the same thing are racists... because all black people are the same, with the same history, and same culture... The most ridiculous part of this movie is how Wakanda is stil just a small nation sorrounded by other small nations which they would of been at war with for thousands of years before they advanced as a tribe into a nation....but they dont further explain it, just have a revenge plot over a white race thst in thie film, hasnt ensalved any of its people.... only others... a storyline of an african tribe advancing whilst at the same time every tribe in afirica was at war 1000 years ago, grows into a nation unhappy with the stste of the war , so they protect the innocent, cspture and reveal the wicked who have been manipulating its own people so that all the nations find peace and all live happiy back within there own natins... would of been so much more amazing then... i am black, you are white... i hate you cuz u white.. we must help anyone whos black. They must be all good...... the movie treats black culture like its not at all different with it own history and horrors

[@jsoul99]

Geezey 87 😐 what are you talking about?

[@tjofwakanda8027]

Geezey 87 stfu.... Please!

[@rod_n_rock]

The quote that most touched me was T'chaka's: *A man who has not prepared his children for his death has failed as a father* !

[@jacecook2.0]

I went with my son who is 13. When Jordan walks in to find his father and holds him my son teared up and hugged my arm. As an almost grown man, which made me tear up. GREAT MOVIE.

[@JPPWB]

You're not English are you?

[@ghostmkc4045]

Beautiful

[@salmonero6472]

Jack Pepper why is that important?

[@smk828]

I teared up reading this. What a moment!

[@sparda12]

That is beautiful brotha

[@dithom4994]

i was wondering why no other review mentioned Killmonger's father's line "No tears for me?" i loved that moment of realization from his father's spirit seeing what his cause ultimately did to his son; when he was unfortunately taken from him at a young age.

[@weatherboy0149]

For real. Also notice how when Killmonger's younger self holds his dead father in the flashback, it's reminiscent of T'Challa holding his father in Civil War after T'Chaka died.

[@cbarkins]

I thought I was the only that saw that

[@TheMontrell38115]

Exactly.. It was truly one of the most emotional moments in the movie.

[@RizztrainingOrder]

"Bury me in the ocean with my ancestors who jumped off the ships. Because they knew death was better than bondage." ~Killmonger Deeaammn! 😢Gut punch of historical honesty. Such a great line and so fahkin raw!

[@DoubleMM70]

Yes Aaron Bell.. You get it. Some things were put front and center for the world to see. Just on that line alone put the MCU on another level.

[@LeoMakar1]

Best line in the entire film

[@westsonrises]

It's honestly the most powerful line in the MCU. Honestly the only really emotional lines in the MCU have come in recently and I can only think of one other. He maybe your father, but he's not your daddy.

[@RizztrainingOrder]

Agreed👊🏾

[@christopheredwards5337]

i actually preferred tchalla talking to his dad because as someone who lost his dad. that meant a lot to me. killmonger felt like a typical cliche American black male thinking the world owes him something and even mentioned killing children. like news flash dude not only "your" people have been opressed in history. visit a reservation then you'll beg to return to the hood lol. or a trailer park.

[@joesim12]

I did not know that spike Lee was the first to put black panther on the screen. Great trivia info. Thanks

[@cmike123]

Man, you missed the strongest part of the Kilmonger/N'Jobu interaction. After "No tears for me?", Kilmonger actually does shed 1 single tear. That was powerful.

[@pandorabuttercup]

Yes. He did. Only after he said how everybody dies.

[@jesushateswood]

cmike123 Yeah that part made me care about Killmonger even more. Father:No tears for me? Son: (shrugs his shoulder)Everybody dies.//Ouch!

[@jessmanuel540]

You forgot to mention the best scene from the movie: Erik Killmonger said he'd rather be buried in the ocean like when his ancestors jumped ship because they believed death is better than bondage. Epic!

[@backlandlands5793]

Except Killmonger was Wakandan, so his ancestors were not taken and even if they had been he would not have been born if his ancestors jumped ship ( bare in mind I agree with the sentiment that death is better than bondage)

[@theantagonist2332]

Maybe he was referring to his moms side, since she was American. His dad was Wakandan though like you stated.

[@jessmanuel540]

''Ancestors'' may include uncles, long-distant cousins, or even great-great-great grandfathers who jumped ship and leaves behind their children aboard with their mothers and other relatives.

[@MegiddoTheImmaculate]

Matthew Lands because everyone knows that nationality determines who your ancestors are...

[@bjondi]

No, he had the Wakandan brand in his bottom lip, he was born in Wakanda and his mother would have had to be Wakandan.

[@teddylaveaux5530]

Did anyone else realize that was Killmonger’s father talking to his son during the story of wakanda when the movie started?

[@david-arthur8166]

Of course, not many realized that

[@midlevelmedia]

I love hearing Kevin talk about the MCU the way he does. So genuine and real. And it makes me feel like I am truly fortunate to be living in a time where all these fantastic movies are being made. Just great!

[@PoltergeistClassics1]

that fuckin' movie made me cry in the shower the day after i saw it.Not alot of people know what its like to be black and grow up without a dad.To see a young black boy get his father snatched like that and be left behind shows what its like to live in america.

[@johnsummers9660]

I'm glad Kevin isn't afraid of showing emotion. For a long time I worried about it because literally any work of art,has the potential to crush me. Now I don't care because I'd rather enjoy my life. If you're scared to show emotion you're not really living. You're just pissing away a lot of effort trying to look hard. That's pretty stupid.

[@HeathMartinVO]

i thought it was pretty awesome that the dude that plays young T'Chaka is the actual son of the old T'Chaka.. a nugget for you... lol great work as always.

[@YvesDarbouze]

Love that tidbit thank you

[@ComicsLamar]

iamAMmusic Young Zuri was also the son of Forest Whitaker

[@HeathMartinVO]

Soji SideQuest yes! Thank you for pointing that out as well.

[@urbz6712]

Soji SideQuest that is false. They have the same last name but no relation.

[@cwell510]

iamAMmusic Well that was smart casting...explains why he looks so similar.

[@sarkastikleader4708]

I fucking loved this movie and Killmonger was a damn beast. Cold and calculated BUT you see where his motivation comes from, because he lived in Oakland in 92. A pivotal point in the black community. I will definitely see this again this weekend.

[@Matt561]

I'm listening to him like " he has some good points"

[@frankthebutcher6679]

I loved that character....he is the best villain that MCU has ever put to film. He had awesome motivation, actor killed it, everything was just spot on

[@redxsage]

Franklin Scott -- Yeah. *Killmonger* would have smoked both *Red Skull* and *Ronan* all by himself. 😁

[@AnimeIntrospective]

I didn't realize the 92 thing was connected.. That's amazing

[@redxsage]

Terrence Hamilton -- Same would have applied to 1985 in Compton CA.

[@ToroidalVortexLove]

Michael B Jordan crushed his role. Leticia crushed her role. They all did well, but those two really killed it.

[@brianh4356]

ToroidalVortexLove The only "problem" with MBJ is that he looks too likable to be a villain, but I agree the whole cast crushed it.

[@sh0cktim3]

Not likeable guy was a dick, but definitely you could relate to him. 1st villain where I was like damn dude has a good point. .

[@terellbrock8679]

That's why many don't call him a villain but an antagonist

[@FanaticDrummer]

Way to clean cut and prettied up. Hardly memorable as a villain or antagonist. They went for the pretty boy hot factor and not role. I think they could have done way better than him. Hes not memorable.

[@ToroidalVortexLove]

Godzilla02 yeah, word, MBaku was amazing 😂 YOU CANNOT TALK!

[@NiceDrewishFella]

You often see in media the question: "When Will people burn out on Superhero movies?" As long as they keep giving us quality movies like Black Panther... my answer is NEVER. So great to see the combination of brilliant storytelling, brilliant acting, brilliant direction, brilliant costuming/stage dressing, brilliant music, and just overall brilliant movie making that we've been gifted with.

[@moridin7632]

I gotta agree. As long as Marvel can continue to pull in such fantastic actors as they have for their continued universe, they will continue to make great movies.

[@mauriciokrebs2913]

no. everything burns out eventually. The question is when.

[@460mas]

NiceDrewishFella I’m getting tired of this superhero exhaustion talk. I’m exhausted of the same shitty drama’s, comedy’s, Adam sandler comedy’s. At least superhero movies have good storytelling.

[@DeeboX-vv8ji]

NiceDrewishFella if you're like me and you grew up not just reading, but drawing these comics... You will Never get tired of these movies.

[@NiceDrewishFella]

I think the great thing about a Superhero movie is it can encompass a vast array of genres. They can be love stories, comedies, dramas, action movies, sci-fi... all at the same time. Probably why I never get tired of them.

[@cmike123]

I can't wait to see Shuri meeting Peter Parker. I think that is going to be a great dynamic.

[@scorpiusjones5436]

cmike123 you just blew my mind. This would be amazing.

[@bmoor5353]

The MCU Shuri and Spidey, yeah. That'd be dope! She'd help him with his Ironman Spidey suit now that Tony's gone

[@devzeppalin]

I love that you mentioned Do the Right Thing! That was my introduction to Black Panther. "Black Panther eat pizza, we eat pizza!"

[@madchuck]

Kevin you're the man. As a black man, I can say you're invited to the BBQ.

[@TheSvmurai]

madchuck facts. We've got a plate for him lol

[@cesterjr]

He can bring the potato salad!

[@jesushateswood]

Craig cesterjr Wrong!! White people don't make good potato salad. What are you thinking? He can bring drinks and rolls/buns. That's safe.

[@cesterjr]

You right, my bad man.

[@cwell510]

I make awesome potato salad! The secret: Old Bays seasoning👍😁

[@rgreen7313]

Kevin you get "hosannas and hallelujahs" for recognizing Spike Lee's connection to Black Panther! Spike doesn't even get a Wikipedia reference for BP in DTRT!! justice Delayed is justice Denied!!!

[@jonnycatbxny6046]

Ric Green Kevin.... You get major props for shouting out Do The Right Thing... I definitely forgot that Martin Lawrence, Steve White were walking around with BP comic.. NICE!!!

[@JoeHuman]

Killmonger my favourite cinematic Marvel villain of all time. I'm sure Thanos is gonna be dope af, but I SO get Killmonger's motives. My favourite villains are the ones who you can almost agree with. haha .. or i'm just evil as sh*t.

[@andrewfrank7222]

Yeah, Thanos' motivation is gonna be comic booky.

[@gabrielp9646]

Thanos is in love with Death, and he´s trying to impress her all the time... He does a horrible thing, Death ingores him, and he does something even worst. Eventually he killed half of the living beeings in the universe just to get a reaction out of her. Those are his motivations (he´s kind of crazy...) xDxD

[@MultitaskingGuy]

As soon as the credits rolled I looked my friend next to me and said ,”bruh I can’t wait till the next one.”

[@NavySaint26]

92 T’Chakka was done by his real life son..... #mindblown

[@cwell510]

I've been waiting for this review/rant all weekend and it didn't disappoint. I saw it Sunday night in IMAX with a jam-packed audience and absolutely loved it from start to finish. Ryan Coogler is 3-0 and has to be considered one of the best new directors today. The cast and story were incredible! Thanks for posting Kevin! Wakanda Forever!

[@jtodaro]

I absolutely love all 3 of Coogler’s films, I balled my eyes out at the end of Fruitvale Station. It’s gonna be weird when he makes Black Panther 2 without Michael B Jordan, they’re the unbeatable duo, I’m sure it’ll still be fantastic. I’m sure they’ll team up again between BP films.

[@arvinzedrickdelacruz6192]

The 510 Zone true

[@FilleIceRises]

The 510 Zone He’s the real deal man, haven’t seen Black panther yet but i just re-watched Creed and that movie is incredible.

[@MarvelBoi44]

Бack 2 Шackanda 4 Ɛver

[@joeyclemenza7339]

wakanda forver!!!!! fucking loved this movie!!!!! i haven't been this hyped since... well, last year... with spider-man.

[@jillvalley212416]

I love you Kevin!!! The scene with Kilmonger and his father made me cry and chokes me up when I talk about it. Thanks for the review!

[@RighteousBrother]

Kevin's reviews remind me of when I was at school and a friend would have seen the latest movie and he'd review the film by going through the entire plot scene for scene 😃

[@anthonylynch423]

Love you Kevin, so glad you are still here after the heart attack!! Keep going strong and getting better for us!

[@dembirdscanfly]

I'm a white male and I teared up at the thought of how that must feel for a young African American kid to get to see this film. The movie is powerful

[@Ninjajp247]

dembirdscanfly cool

[@WORKSbaby]

I’m black n I wanna cry so hard right now thinkin bout it

[@Lordincubus24]

dembirdscanfly great thoughtful comment. As a black man that has seen a lot of superhero movies it feels great. But we had Blade and Will Smith and a bunch of other small stuff to pull from. Do you know how hard it is to find fun Halloween Costumes. Lol this year will be interesting. But fun movies full of different stuff.

[@thegamingkitchen8429]

Youre invited to the cookout.

[@unclejesse4271]

dembirdscanfly man, I’m one of those black nerds that was annoyed by the hype, and I almost shed a tear a couple times.

[@Cajunboi023]

Kevin, If when u watch BP again , pay attention to the little jewels placed in the movie dealing with social times of the day. How the base for Wakanda in America is in Oakland. The birth place for the Black Panther movement in the 60's. How Killmonger also represents African Americans being abandoned by Africa (That is an issue that is talked about in certain circles) And how deep Killmongers last words are.

[@coreym8145]

didnt killmonger imply wakanda sold off the slaves at the end of the movie?

[@xandertrejo]

COREY M No he was relating himself to the slaves that would jump off the slave trade ships because 'they would rather be dead than in chains'

[@coreym8145]

ah, i thought he was saying wakanda sold them or didnt save them when they should have. i am not black or american so some of the race stuff went over my head i think.

[@xandertrejo]

COREY M Well he did say that the people outside of Wakanda are Wakanda's people just like the people inside and that they should protect them all. So you are right about that part. He was upset that Wakanda did nothing about the race relations in the world even though they were more than capable.

[@InfiniteUmbra]

It wasn't so much that Africa abandoned African Americans, but more on how we've been separated, much like he and his father and him and his/our people in Wakanda/Africa when we all should've been looking to reunite. That and that last line was heavy. It was powerful.

[@wolfstatus]

Lol "who's beating up who" should be a quote on the box sell of Transformers

[@jaygrisafi8201]

Wolfstatus Ricardo Vargas q

[@NoMaloneUnturned2]

True, i love the transformers movies but most if not all the decepticons are big grey villians. And some of the autobots are grey so sometimes i cant tell whose fighting who

[@VolguusZildrohar]

Or where and what is being hit. Although that might be for the best. If these weren't giant robots squirting oil all over the place these movies would be seriously too graphic.

[@BushidoBrownSama]

the guys at Screen Junkies say it's like two junkyards fighting each other

[@MarvelBoi44]

Vibrańium sound dirti

[@sarahbengston2813]

A textured villain indeed; he was basically covered in Braille.

[@PyroLeo1]

Sarah Bengston when he explained those I was thinking "probably looked mad whack when he had like 15 kills"

[@PLF...]

Lol

[@TuxedoKnox]

This is good, this is good

[@evanjohnson1250]

In braille, his body reads "fuck you"

[@AnimeIntrospective]

Lol. You're a friggin genius Sarah xD

[@DTM-Books]

This movie is a miracle for all the kids who never had a superhero movie they could idealize and relate to and identify with. I hope this movie makes a billion dollars so we get more Black Panther movies and more Africa movies. It’s definitely worth multiple viewings. This sits right up here with Homecoming and The Dark Knight as my favorite superhero movie.

[@reformedbear1479]

Daniel Thomas MacInnes why can’t those kids identify with most superheroes? Wouldn’t you think a character that is the monarchist ruler of a nation probably less relatable than most other superheroes?

[@theworldsgreatestdetective8127]

Daniel Thomas MacInnes I'm sorry but I can't relate with an African king of the most technologically advanced country on the planet. Or do you mean because he's black?

[@Chrisratata]

edward vandermeulen they can identify with other superheroes. They always have and always will. But, yes, it being a black superhero makes it *even more* identifiable to a kid that's black. Movies are to be enjoyed by everyone but most films have a target demographic that is drawn to it even more because of the characters being a part of that same demographic (young girls drawn to Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, college students drawn to American Pie, kids drawn to The Sandlot, etc). I remember being 10yrs old seeing Macauley Culkin in Home Alone and feeling how cool it would be to be his friend because he was the same age as me. Like the analogy I made on another video, kids love superheroes because they imagine how amazing it would be to be that hero...but make a movie where the superhero *is a kid* (like Spy Kids and Sharkboy & Lavagirl) then suddenly the kid watching will imagine themselves as that hero even more (as long as it's a good movie). That kid will still love Batman and Superman but it's a unique experience for them to see a kid on screen instead. Either way, you don't have to agree with it. It's a very real psychological phenomenon that a lot of people will more quickly connect with characters that look like them. You can not accept it if you want but it won't change the reality; you not being able to relate to that reality doesn't make it false.

[@azrael80304]

ChrisJ Fox thank you for your comment I just don't understand why so many people are butt hurt and bitter about black kids having a superhero who looks like them that they can relate to it seems they're Only Happy When blacks are depicted in film as gangbangers and drug dealers or rappers.

[@Traumglanz]

The odd part is. Black Panther is not an american. He is not even close to an american. The american guy is an jerk, asshole, murderer, idiot and the villain of the movie. And heroes transcendence race and skill color anyway. Bruce Lee would be a great example of this. ;-)

[@AthleticAssault]

The lesson we can learn from Black Panther... No one stays young forever! lol love it! Movie was so good. What stuck out to me was how well they developed each character.

[@cmike123]

The thing I love best about the crowds at the shows that I went to was how hype the white people were. I mean, I had a 50 year old white lady next to me that was going bananas. It was awesome.

[@DarkoFitCoach]

yeah strange isnt it that people of all races can enjoy people on the screen and not just of their owwn happen to be skincolour. what a world...lol

[@ArtsyBlazer]

cmike123 same but was an older white guy he was laughing at “colonizer” line from Shuri

[@cmike123]

I didn't think it was strange, Bustinass I thought it was great. I mean, as over the top as some of the other black ppl were, to have them topped by a white lady was priceless.

[@Chrisratata]

bustinasscoach yeah and that's always been the case. You say that as if black people don't like other superhero movies too. They do, they just happen to connect with Black Panther *more.*

[@macmcleod1188]

A good movie is a good movie regardless of the race of the actors.

[@gabrielgirlz2848]

Thank you Marvel for giving my girls these amazing female characters! We are all inspired!

[@DarkoFitCoach]

ur girls canot be inspired by other genders and other colours then their own? interesting

[@rmredjack]

bustinasscoach Who said that? Quit trying to start a fucking argument about race and go find something else to do.

[@azrael80304]

ryan reeseman Don't waste your time arguing with trolls like that they're only happy when blacks are depicted in movies as rappers gangbangers or drug dealers they hate the fact that there's a film where blacks are depicted in a positive light

[@toneriggz]

Shuri was the best

[@ibewalkingwiththecheesecak2565]

Love how passionate you are even just TALKING about films

[@KNS_Dino]

In order to be a great BLACK Man in America’s society today you have to have a equal balance of T’Challa and Killmonger. Enough sense to see more than just your side, listen to people, understand where their mindset is, and move in a humble/royal way that’s makes people double take at you, because you showed them your more than just your skin tone. That’s the T’Challa side. The other side is being woke, not forgetting your history and where you come from, be your brothers keeper in the right way, not on some killing G’ money type shit. Be educated so that nobody can fool you, or try an throw a vail over your eyes. Having the balls to make a difference and fight for your beliefs and core values, and be outspoken unapologetically. And ultimately be willing to lay your life down if someone opposes you. That’s the Killmonger way. Both were educated, strong, and have meaningful causes behind them. Only difference was the way in which to accomplish the goal. So in turn that’s why this movie was remarkable to me. And that’s the honest truth.

[@TheKh65]

b_dino Beautiful rhetoric there! The contrast between the 2 reminds me of Malcom x and King.

[@KNS_Dino]

Godfrey Winston Appreciate it bruh, I’m glad this movie came out. Not only for us, but for everyone. Real eye opener to groups of people who would of never got the message if it wasn’t in a Marvel movie.

[@KNS_Dino]

anthonyu2 thanks bruh, appreciate it

[@rajabcroswell9020]

I went to see it with my wife and mother in Slovenia. My mother in law from what I was told falls asleep usually in movies. She was up the entire time. They both loved it. Now we're in Slovenia, a small country in Europe where most of it's citizens have never seen a black person in real life. Especially children. Everywhere I go there, I'm met by curious stares. So my wife tells me that after the movie ended and we left the theater, these kids see me and start pointing at me excitedly, smiling and all. It really made me smile because I can only imagine what these kids were thinking. Here they are seeing a Black superhero in his own movie for the first time and then they see me, a black man for the first time right after.

[@rajabcroswell9020]

Not to mention with my height and build, I fit the super hero mold. This was a role I wanted before they cast Chadwick. People would tell me they could definitely see me as Black Panther. Chadwick kills it in this movie. When I saw him in Civil War, I was at peace with his portrayal. Especially when he adopted the accent. I never understood how Scarlett Johansson plays a Russian operative and has not a lick of an accent.

[@Cityweaver]

For everyone who WANTED Killmonger to live, could you argue against HIS reason why he let himself die? What reasoning could you give that doesn't contradict the very reasoning you respect him for? "Bury me in the ocean, with my ancestors who knew death was better than bondage."

[@cmike123]

That's an easy one. Tell him you would jail him for a little bit, but that you ultimately want him to experience Wakanda the way a citizen would. You wouldn't even jail him for long as he did not break any rules. He did burn the herb though. So short time. Show him some love like they did for Bucky.

[@talktojames]

N'Jakada did murder Zuri and a Dora Milaje so he would have to face his crimes. He went out prophetically based on everything the character's true beliefs. I love it!

[@ruzaroos]

His last line is the only thing about the movie that actually bothers me. Not that he said it; he's shown to be a sociopath the entire movie so it makes sense for him to say it. It bothers me that the film doesn't rebuff the statement in that moment. Clearly Killmonger's ancestors have to be the African's who stayed on the boat because they knew that everything isn't about you. You don't get decedents when you are dead, unless you jumped AND left your children on the boat. The nuance of that line is that death is preferred when you have no connectivity to anything else or simply don't care about anything else, like Killmonger. If you have something to protect or want to see develop, you persevere through the struggle. Killmonger was willing to kill countless people to take the throne, but he was not willing to stick out prison. It was a very powerful line, but its logic is as flawed as the character who spoke it.

[@dilldoeh6226]

Ruza Roos some people use the term to mean things other than super direct relations. Cool blade avatar

[@ruzaroos]

I'm fine with the distinction between a figurative ancestor and a literal ancestor; but had his literal ancestors not chosen to persevere, Killmonger would not be around at all. Thanks everyone for keeping it civil while you disagree with me.

[@richbrescher6544]

pizza and watching Black Panther with one best friends sounds like a perfect Friday night for me

[@igotjokezfoo]

I got razor bumps just watching Kev dry shave...

[@tjlyricz4730]

The end of this film when Black panthers let's killmonger watch the sunset bought tears to my eyes, a friggen super hero movie bro. So emotional

[@kongchho]

The CG was a bit much in certain scenes but that didn't stop me from seeing it twice. I actually liked it more a second time.

[@Widdermaker]

Wonderful review for a wonderful movie! I, too, felt tears welling up at several points in the movie. There’s something about “Black Panther” that just connects. Some parts I’ll mention that I haven’t seen mentioned... I love the fact that T’Challa’s heart aches for Killmonger at the end - even though he was a homicidal maniac. The boy never had a chance (and how many similar in the “real” world?”). I love it in the first post-credit scene when T’Challa says, “We have to start looking after each other better than we have been.” And makes me feel like we will. Even the second post-credit scene with Bucky - remember that T’Challa was trying to kill him in “Civil War” for killing his father (a mistaken assumption as he later found out). Marvel makes good movies period. Not just good super-hero movies. They’re doing now what Stan Lee and Jack Kirby did in comic book form in the 1960’s. The different character’s storylines are relevant and terrific on their own. The crossovers are da bomb. Kevin Feige is bringing the continuity to the MCU over the years that Stan & Jack did, and, along with hugely talented writers & film-makers, the quality just keeps going up. I never would have believed it possible. It can’t be a fluke after 10 years of hit after hit after hit. Wow. We ARE lucky to be alive to enjoy this! Now... let’s hope they don’t blow it all in “Infinity War.” I still remember “Return of the Jedi.”

[@zuriyel5368]

Glad to see someone give Christopher Priest some credit for everything he contributed to Black Panther.

[@IsiahBradley]

I wrote a whole book about the Black Panther writers. It's called "Marvel's Black Panther: A Comicbook Biography, From Stan Lee to Ta-Nehisi Coates." I devote two-and-a-half chapters to Priest, and I have a segment on Hudlin here: www.theroot.com/marvel-made-a-black-panther-movie-partly-because-regina-1822764896

[@ibewalkingwiththecheesecak2565]

First of your reviews I have watched, really enjoyed it. Appreciate your enthusiasm and it’s really interesting to hear from a actual filmmaker.

[@rafaelp8268]

I enjoyed the film it has a great story, some of the cgi could of been better but other than that it’s a great film. Definitely recommend.

[@WaLTeRDeFiNiS]

Young T'Chaka looked 45 years old, 25 years later, that would make him 70, so, it works

[@BenJohnson0531]

Walter Definis T’Chaka’s son plays his younger self.

[@inerd4u211]

Fun fact: Young and old King T’Chaka look alike because they’re real-life father and son: Jon and Atandwa Kani.

[@WaLTeRDeFiNiS]

Cool. But I was talking about that Kevin seem to not think he would look old on Civil War

[@inerd4u211]

Yeah I know, did i say anything to the contrary? i just shared a fun fact about the actors

[@phillip_rogers]

The actor who played young T’Chaka is actually the son of the actor who played Civil War T’Chaka.

[@YOUNGBRADLEY]

I loved the movie. I just saw it today. I wanted to see it the day it came out, but I wanted to see it with my friend who was in Vegas at the time. My favorite part of the movie was when The Jabari tribe came and helped the panther Tribe.

[@j4242]

It's just a damn good movie! And I want to go back too!

[@mcclurge]

Thank you Mr Smith. I’ve been a fan of yours for years. Seeing a director and writer give an honest review of a film you yourself has nothing to profit from means a lot. I’ve seen it twice, and your movies multiple times also. Love what you’re doing with the Flash and looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[@urbz6712]

I found out to day that Shuri was the girl in the last episode of Black Mirror, The Black Museum.

[@garybthecasualcomicguy5136]

Urbz That was a great episode. Thanks because I knew I knew her but couldn't place it. She was a highlight of the movie for me. A definite scene stealer.

[@xizor1d]

😮 Didn't even put that together. Thats dope! Thanks for pointing that out.

[@alcatraz3603]

Urbz Nash right?

[@3293mhewitt]

Urbz she was also in Humans as the girl pretending to be a synth

[@rugr82day]

She brought so much fun and joy to her character even though she's only done dramatic roles in the past. She's going to be in "Ready Player One" too. I need to read the book before that movie comes out.

[@RayNerd65]

This movie has so much to unpack from a filmmaking POV. Thanks for your comments, especially about Ryan Coogler. He has a real gift for showing interpersonal relationships and exploring those themes, and that's a big underlying thread in Black Panther.

[@Beretta249]

Martin Freeman and Andy Serkis: Black Panther's "Tolkien White Boys." :D

[@steverino6954]

Beretta249 ..I see what you did there. ;)

[@goat1408]

Freeman's character is actually known as the whitest white man in the comics lol

[@montmcdonald333]

Beretta249 best post I've seen today.

[@ThatGingerCuntFromTerminator2]

Thats so old

[@lewabdul]

Beretta249 I was like"this guy don't know how to spell tok..oh I get it. lol

[@marcellushendricks7263]

Of all the scenes in the movie, this is the 1st review where someone brings up my fave scene: No tears for your father? Dude, I shed some tears on that part. Thinking about that whole scene grabs my heart. Gonna see it again for the 3rd time next week.

[@michlou2]

Man he is awesome telling this movie makes me want to watch for a 3rd time

[@InconvenientTruth50]

Nice review. On point, as a black woman I love the way the men and women respected each other and held one another up even when they disagreed.

[@Shaky727]

No tears for me. Immediately starts crying xoxo

[@brucejamesparker]

shaky ___ i had already cried like twice before that scene. The tchalla vs man ape scene was probably the first scene. Not because it was sad, but because it was perfect. Everything execced expectations.

[@EternalDensity]

Glad to see you're with me on my quest to point out to everyone that Shuri is a Disney Princess :D

[@JNicole68]

God Bless Stan Lee

[@tasan215]

Movie Fanatic Amen

[@juliohoyos3229]

I hope you are getting better Kevin Smith. You are too young, talented and awesome to pass away so soon. Thank you for making my all time favorite comedy Dogma.

[@octomoda]

This was a dope commentary. I always love your take on stuff. Funny and smart. You have a new subscriber from New Jersey.

[@MrUself]

Mr Kevin Smith , I'm so stoked that you recognized Black Panther in Do The Right Thing .... That's how I became T'Chala fan boy 😂😂😂😂. I was hoping though you gave 1:30:00 review like Star Wars 😂😂😂 I'm fucking with you .... Love you like that one cool white boy that been with your fine ass cousin since highschool. This point you made about Dad and Son was deep ...my sons ,nephews and I talked deeply about that scene.

[@anthonycoleman4983]

This movie was amazing. Do we get to see Marc do a review? When he reviewed the trailer, we got a look into how important this movie is to the black community. I am looking forward to hearing his review. As a black man, watching his emotion made me even more excited for the movie before I rushed out on opening night. Marc!? Where are you?

[@clintonleonard5187]

Anthony Coleman I started coming to this channel for Kevin Smith, but stayed for Marc Bernarden. I'm sad they don't do Fatman on Batman anymore.

[@Beretta249]

Oh, also the next Fatman on Batman will be on the 24th. It's coming. www.eventbrite.com/e/black-panther-roundtable-hosted-by-marc-bernardin-tickets-42910174487

[@dylanmcla]

says who?

[@serenityvalley3251]

Anthony Coleman me too! Can't wait.

[@TheRavenstrider]

Marc reviewed it for some magazine/website, so I'm guessing he won't do it here...

[@anoginesta5754]

Black Panther is in my top 3 fav Marvel characters so I absolutely loved seeing this on the screen. The Acoustics on this film doesn't get enough props, the score goes hand-in-hand with the visuals, this film wouldn't be the same without it. As a grown (Native) American man this shit choked me up (I didn't cry, but almost), seeing tribal people in this way was definitely powerful for me...the chanting & culture I relate to big time. Of course, I'm slightly biased as I ate some psilocybin...damn thing was bloody intense (for a while there)! LoL

[@tjackson6284]

I would love a discussion about BLACK PANTHER between you and Marc. Please make this happen!

[@LGKids]

Side Note: I liked how it flipped from the little boy to MBJ in that scene! It really made you understand his plight but still kinda not like him at the same time! Peace!

[@GnarlsBarkley123]

John Kani’s real son played the young T’Chaka. Awesome casting.

[@gallery1334]

When m'baku mentioned 'Glory to Hanuman' and Hanuman being a Hindu god and well known in indian culture, as an indian, it made me smile. Sad the censor board of indian apparently censored that line, afraid it would offend hindus, who do make news in India for getting offended. Look up 'Padmaavat' and you'll know all about it.

[@jam_2315]

Dude, if only me n Kevin could just hang out all day lol. He personifies true comic book Fandom

[@SunnyMcleod]

Seeing the Dora Milajie on screen was INSPIRING and so fantastic I can't even put it into the right words. We need more of them. We need a whole movie on Okoye

[@cable7152]

Don't forget to give a huge shout out to Joe Robert Cole, the cowriter of this film

[@jerryalb]

the acting was spectacular, but imho Ryan Cougler's direction stands out. he weaved together a multi-layered story, numerous superb performances to tell a fantastic story. I know it's early in the year and superhero movies don't normally get attention by the academy, but he deserves a nomination!

[@domwilson2505]

I love how when I'm bored and none of my boys can chill. I just come kick it with Kevin smith on KZbin lol you always talk to us as if we're just there chillin.

[@CrossedCollar]

Dom Wilson Same here, hello internet buddy! Thanks for the review Kevin Smith.

[@domwilson2505]

Ron Clark lol what's up man

[@Ca1iGurl31]

Absolutely love your review!!! "Shakesperan Layers"

[@rakaki3]

What a great review! So awesome bringing out the comparison in Tchalla's and Killmonger's ancestral plane experience

[@topnetworkersgroup]

the little kids looking up at a Space ship in the end ALSO greatly moved me; as a black man who understands the importance of this film; but the scene reminded me of "The Mack' -- where instead of kids seeing a Pimp and asking abou this Cadillac, they're seeing a KING and asking about his Kingdom!

[@jonjohn1321]

I've been waiting on this review since Thursday night, finally...

[@rrecar8684]

Watched it in 4dx and it was amazing.

[@Obssy]

As opposed to this review that was shot in 360p :)

[@raymondmedina9190]

Saw it in 4DX too, but it was jarring AF during the fight scenes. Not a fan, but wanted to see what the 4DX fuss was about. Only the car chase scene felt tailor-made for the format.

[@DoahandDucepodcast]

Spike lee do the right thing 👍

[@bigwizzle45]

Awesome!! Love this. Love ya for all you've contributed to Geek culture. Get well soon my brother! Wakanda and Geeks forever!

[@scottofgreywaterwatch1298]

The writing was the closest thing to grrm, and it was so incredible! The grey characters, and the overarching theme to compromise was beautiful!

[@black64ford]

Kevin, I love the way you do your reviews. Your perspective as a writer and director is different from all the regular guys KZbin reviews. I saw the movie and I was blown away!

[@unclejesse4271]

Fuck... Kevin Smith you are a national treasure and an epic reminder that the perceived “anti black panther” folks probably aren’t even comic fans.

[@Pavisdouble2]

Such a fantastic review my man! I've always been a big fan of yours and even more being from NJ too. I appreciate you and your love for film and comics.

[@keithhunt8]

If you think about it, Black Panther's grandfathers would have also taken the heartshaped herb and so the superhuman Black Panther, in some form, would have predated Captain America.

[@robertnahum5823]

Caith Hunt EXACTLY! I keep trying to explain that to people I know! ✌

[@tton4449]

Fantastic movie! The Dora Milaje had me ready to shave my head. Most powerful quote to me was, "A man who has not prepared his children for his death has failed as a father."

[@antonpospelov6494]

"I've got a wonderful daughter and stuff"

[@michaelsnoddy2926]

Great perspective from Kevin..... I completely agree with every point.... the social elements were wonderful especially for me but the attention to detail is what does it for me.... I love the MCU because all the movies is like one big puzzle and everything makes sense while staying true to majority of the comics..... Not taking away what it means for the culture but its really just a GREAT film.... and probably the most well thought out and perfectly executed superhero movie ever....💯

[@siavm]

I hate that DC can’t make an amazing connected world like this. Before iron man I would probably say I knew a little more about DC and it’s heroes. And maybe even liked them more. I still love them but when Black Panther is beating you there is something wrong. Cause going by someone during 2016 working on DC movies these marvel films are just favors of the week. Nothing is bigger than batman and superman. Nice to know that is just wrong. This movie was amazing and had a few messages in it I am still thinking about. This character is not as known as DCs biggest or even some of marvel’s biggest even though he has been here for years. But if you have a great story and for this have the technology to make the world look where it needed to go the sky is the limit. Also it is nice to see people with my face on screen in s big budget blockbuster. This is not the first but it still has this specialness to it. I support all the white heroes but it is nice people are supporting the black one too. Before the movie came out I thought it was not going to do as well. Glad I was wrong. Marvel is pushing us forward even beyond just heroes and villains. After avengers 4 I will still be along for the ride. I don’t know if I can say the same for DC though. I hope they get aquaman right. If not Wonder Woman 2 probably going to be the only thing I can see until they get a Kevin that can plot a real shared universe.

[@bignardo95]

Kev. You've been the truth every since i've discovered how brilliant you are. You're a great spirit and an even greater human being! Run for President, dude!!!

[@rejj0313]

Great review, Great plug (daring to do the other side of your face). I took my daughter and we loved it. This is beyond simply a black movie. I believe it will help people to redefine the view of Africa.

[@Lance_Borislov]

Damn, pre-heart attack Kev. Love ya man! Your movies have shaped my opinions and points of view over the years. We are all here for you

[@KiLikesDesigner]

Love you Kevin. Love your reviews, your movies, your commentary and you as a human being. -young fan.

[@sylvialamarcolon3233]

Akatsuki I 100% agree with you, I was waiting for Kevin's review, because he's a real comic book fan a real movie fan a good director. He knows what he's talking about when it comes to comic fandom. He is very genuine and funny. You should check out his documentary on the Superman movie with Nicolas Cage as Superman that failed it is really good and informative

[@slyesttrash7857]

I love Kevin's reviews of movies, slightly erratic but genuine excitement and entertaining.