Black Panther Reviews: 10 Critical Reactions You Need To See
2. A 'Turning Point' For Marvel
"It's gripping, funny, and full of spectacle, but it also feels like a turning point, one where the studio has finally recognised that its movies can be about more than just selling the next instalment." - The Verge
"Black Panther feels like the beginning of something new." - Uproxx
It would be poetic if a movie that deals with themes such as racial equality ended up being a driving force for change at Marvel Studios, and maybe even Hollywood, and that's what some critics are tipping Black Panther to become.
A number of reviewers have described it was the start of something big, predicting that it could pave the way for more meaningful Marvel movies that tackle similarly deep themes. This harks back to the point about Black Panther challenging the notion of what Western audiences want to see on their cinema screens.
In most cases the answer is a diverse cast of characters and more balance than the whitewashed, male-centric output Hollywood blockbusters are often guilty of churning out, and Black Panther is a trailblazer in that regard.