Black Panther Reviews: 10 Critical Reactions You Need To See

10. A Movie With Universal Appeal

"[Black Panther is] a picture for everyone that stresses the necessary meaning of the word everyone. It’s pure pleasure to look at the screen and see the faces of both established actors we don’t get to see often enough (like Angela Bassett, as well as Forest Whitaker as Zuri, a spiritual-warrior figure) and newcomers who leave us hankering for more (like the vibrant Letitia Wright)." - TIME

"Black Panther is a hit! It's emotional, powerful and action packed to satisfy comic book fans as well as newcomers who probably haven't seen a Marvel film, but want to experience seeing black excellence on the big screen." - BlackFilm.com

Most superhero movies are smash hits with their target audience of dedicated comic book fans, but it takes a truly special one to please everyone, and a section of critics are claiming Black Panther belongs to that elite group.

Several reviewers have hailed the movie's blend of action, political bite, emotion and cultural significance as a winning formula that gives it universal appeal, while strong performances from the main cast only cement that.

Black Panther pairs veteran stars such as Angela Bassett and Forest Whitaker with relative newcomers like Letitia Wright, and from the sound of things, there are no weak links in its Vibranium chain. Meanwhile, Chadwick Boseman has been praised across the board for his strong, dignified portrayal of T'Challa, as has Michael B. Jordan in the role of the villainous Erik 'Killmonger' Stevens.