Black Panther Reviews: 10 Critical Reactions You Need To See
8. Brace Yourself For Strong Female Characters
"Above all, this is a superbly acted movie, stolen without remorse by Letitia Wright's work as Shuri, T'Challa's whip-smart sister, who outfits him with all of his vibranium-enhanced tech." - Birth.Movies.Death
"The women of Black Panther do so much throughout the film, all while being funny, sensuous, smart and strong." - The Mary Sue
Black Panther has been hailed as an important movie because of the cultural diversity it brings to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but many critics have also praised it for addressing the gender imbalance with the inclusion strong female characters.
Letitia Wright's Shuri has been singled out for plaudits, with reviewers bowled over by her sass and articulacy. Many of the best lines and gags apparently come from her.
The other Wakandan ladies have also drawn praise. Angela Bassett is said to be as reliable as ever in the role of T-Challa's mother Ramonda, and it sounds like the Dora Milaje actresses kick all kinds of ass during the fight scenes.