Black Panther Trailer Reactions: 7 Ups & 3 Downs
5. The Music
Marvel have already carved out a nice niche for the impressive use of music in their trailers that don't seem to immediately suit the material. That obviously launched off the back of the success of the first Guardians Of The Galaxy teaser (hence the accusations of copy-catting), and though other studios have done similarly recently, it definitely feels like Marvel made some of the first big strikes.
They've gone with a similarly successful disparity here, clashing the natural environments of Wakanda and the almost timeless feel established in character and location design with the aggressive, urban sound of Run The Jewels' 'Legend Has It.'
That juxtaposition not only sells the promised ferocity of the story easily, but it also fits the conscious disparity between Wakanda's public image and the technologically advanced Golden City behind its traditional facade. In other words, it's a very clever choice (and a great song).