Black Panther Reviews: 10 Critical Reactions You Need To See
5. Ryan Coogler Gets The Most Out Of His Cast
"He is just getting better and better and knows how to develop characters in this emotional way that you're invested... this guy is a rising star. As great as every single actor is in this movie, Ryan Coogler, once again, is the star of this film." - Schmoes Know
"Black Panther is every bit as good as you were hoping. Actually - it's better. A terrific screenplay from Ryan Coogler and Joe Robert Cole elevates this thing way beyond the usual boundaries of the Marvel Universe." - Toronto Sun
Virtually every aspect of Black Panther has been praised in the first wave of reviews, and that includes the way the movie was written and directed. Ryan Coogler has earned plaudits for getting the most out of his cast, and many critics have earmarked him as a filmmaker to watch after experiencing his MCU debut.
Pinpointing what elevates the film over most of its genre counterparts, a number of reviewers have pointed to the sharp screenplay Coogler penned in collaboration with Joe Robert Cole, pointing to its emotional and social relevance.
It sounds like Coogler has quite the bright future in Hollywood, and if Marvel has any sense, it will do everything in its power to retain his services for Phase 4 and beyond.