20 Best Movies Of 2018 (So Far)

6. Black Panther

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Marvel Studios

A superhero movie that bucks genre conventions and its own franchise's formula, Black Panther is a literate, thrilling and unexpectedly affecting comic book film of a rare breed.

With immaculate world-building, a top-shelf Marvel Cinematic Universe villain and a wealth of social commentary regarding contemporary America, director Ryan Coogler served up one of the most singular and confident solo outings in the MCU to date.

Sure, the CGI could definitely be tighter in places, but where it counts most, Black Panther is a soulful, vibrant celebration of diversity, ensuring T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) earns his spot in the frontline of the Avengers alongside Marvel's finest screen heroes.

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