As a black man, this movie is ignorant and offensive.

I, for one, suspect that Marvel Films has hesitated to bring in heroes who aren't white males, because the film is run by white males and they understand white males much better than non white male demographics.

Better to refrain from doing something than to do it badly, at least when the projects in question cost as much as Marvel films do.

Assuming you are who you say you are and aren’t one of the trolls inhabiting this place (there is every reason to be wary of this)... Then the “push” of African culture in the trailers may be overkill to you, but only the rap songs can perhaps be seen as unnecessary (I’m fine with them). If you truly are familiar with the comics, then you should know everything else shown in the film is faithful. Is the material filled with stereotypes? Here’s the thing, Wakanda is a society that never relied on any outside influence, and certainly not western influence. In the time we’re living in, seeing a film set in the most popular movie franchise that happens to be so unapologetically - and RESPECTFULLY - African (not African American other than the music), is to my mind 100% powerful. The film is directed and written by a notable black director as well, thus I predict the film will justifiably resonate with black audiences (and audiences of all ethnicities for that matter).

I do fail to see the issue with BP being the defender of Africa, or more specifically, the nation of Wakanda — the world’s most technologically advanced society. This is where the character comes from, a secretive homeland he loves, wants to protect, and again since the beginning western culture hasn’t seeped its way in (save for English being spoken, of course). That isn’t ANY different from Iron-Man, Daredevil, or Spider-Man wanting to protect the cities in which they come from and love. Also contrary to popular belief, the name Black Panther does predate the 60’s black rights group. FACT. Stan Lee even mentioned years ago where the name originated from, and it wasn’t black power. (If it were, then I’ll be damned if I personally have a bone to pick with that).

And let me reiterate, Black Panther is a superhero who comes from a world he was set to protect and where Western culture isn’t prelevant at all. Had this character hailed from the UK or anywhere in the States, the impact wouldn’t quite be the same. He is African, it is who he is, and the film looks to present his “stereotypical” society in a prideful and positive way (much to the dismay of smug ignoramuses). How is this an issue again? Should well-meaning superheroes like him be forbidden just because he comes from a place you yourself might know nothing about? In regards to the use of rap songs. The film of course fully embraces African culture and is very much making a statement. At the same time, it wants to appeal to a large market and what style of music is more relatable, popular, and honest to not only black people but to people from all over the globe? It is rap (when done by genuine rappers, that is). You can criticize this as being cliche and typical, albeit the song selections in the trailer (“The revolution will not be televised” isn’t hip hop and it’s effectively used) speak volume.

What’s more, if Black Panther’s popularity didn’t compete with Luke Cage & Cyborg’s back in the day, well, here’s the thing: he made his debut before they did and he has always had a strong following. In his big screen debut, he took people’s notice and now after starring in his own movie, he will undoubtedly become more well-known than ever before. Point is, this well-written, groundbreaking, and yes, relatable character deserved his own film. Having said all that, if this is a troll post, then I must have wasted my damn time. But in case there are others whom share similar (genuine) outrage towards BP read this, I will leave my response as it is. I certainly don’t speak for every black person curious about this film, but neither do you. Still, I can say with total certainty that this film will represent honest representation and progress to so many as opposed to offensive stereotypes. Lastly, Black Panther looks like a quality film above anything else.

I stopped reading in the 2nd paragraph when you complained about his name without having a clue what you were talking about. Black Panther the superhero, first appeared in July of 66. The Black Panther Political party was formed in October of 66. In other words...you're either severely uneducated about the history of both the nation and the comics, or this was a poor attempt at satire that you blew in 5 lines.

The heroes catering to Texans were in Kingsman 2, actually.

''Imagine if they made a superhero that "catered" to the French, but he wore a giant beret, used baguets as his weapons, ran away from everything like a coward, and ate snails as a powerup.''

''Imagine if they made a hero named "White Man" but he had a doofy hair cut, had the ability to force his enemies to sit through drab business meetings, could only be defeated by sports and dance floors, and received/restores his power by eating mayonnaise.''

You just legit made me laugh out loud. Fantastich writing haha
Only part I dont like is the rap music. I like rap music but like you said, its very cliché. I would rather have something of a mix of African tribal music and epic orchestrated movie music. Hans Zimmer did it perfectly with Lion King. Mix that with stuff like the Avengers theme.

I'm willing to bet money you're not black.

No self respecting black man as you claim to be would use the term "the blacks".

Nice try, cracka'!

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You haven't even seen the movie yet, and you're basing your entire opinion of it on some trailers you saw? Seriously? You do know the film has a black director and I believe, a black screenwriter? And black designers did the costume as well? I wish people would actually do their research on the film before spouting off about what you think it's going to be? Plus the film is aimed at a black audience, so of course it's gonna include rap,basketball, and other thing black folks are known to be into. My point is, wait until the film comes OUT and actually SEE it before making all these snap judgements. As a black moviegoer myself, I can't wait to see the film when it comes out. A movie dealing with a black superhero is long overdue anyway,as far as I'm concerned.

If you are going to criticize matters such as these, then the criticism should really be directed toward the original comic book itself, and not at the movie, which is just an adaptation of the comic book source material which has been around for decades.