“One Of Marvel’s Most Intimate And Heartfelt”: The First ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Reactions Are Here
Following the world premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, critics praised the long-awaited epic.
According to critics, upcoming Marvel Studios epic Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is better than the inaugural 2018 film. On Wednesday night (October 27), the film’s cast and crew attended the Wakanda Forever world premiere at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles to grace the purple carpet and honor the late Chadwick Boseman.
“I got to have him in my life for the short time that I did,” Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige told Variety about Boseman’s impact. “More importantly, he did it at such a young age, such a body of work, that it will last forever. Generation after generation after generation will get to feel his presence.”
Tonight we return to Wakanda.
Follow along to see who joins us on the purple carpet for the world premiere of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: #WakandaForever. pic.twitter.com/rO3DEiZqPX
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) October 27, 2022
Long live Wakanda.
Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: #WakandaForever is only in theaters November 11. Get tickets now: https://t.co/EFulswwvnH pic.twitter.com/XQlwasL3Sf
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) October 27, 2022
The film was clearly just as emotional, with some critics praising Wakanda Forever for its heartfelt score – including two new songs from music icon Rihanna – and performances from notable cast members including Angela Bassett, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Danai Gurira, and Lupita N’yongo.
“Wakanda Forever will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions,” film critic Wendy Lee Szany of The Movie Couple tweeted. “While Chadwick’s absence is felt, the cast’s performance is phenomenal. The journey and mourning each cast goes through is felt through the film.”
Wakanda Forever will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. While Chadwick’s absence is felt, the cast’s performance is phenomenal. The journey and mourning each cast goes through is felt through the film. Tons of action! Namor is fantastic. #BlackPantherWakandaForever pic.twitter.com/C4X6CicZCG
— Wendy Lee Szany (@WendyLeeSzany) October 27, 2022
Others echoed Szany’s sentiment, including Kevin Mcarthy of Good Day DC, and actress and script writer Dani Fernandez.
WAKANDA FOREVER is a beautifully cathartic tribute to the legacy of Chadwick Boseman. Reminds us of his monumental impact & that he's truly still here with us. Great performances from Gurira, Bassett, Wright & Thorne. Huerta was INCREDIBLE. Loved Rihanna's song & Ludwig's score. pic.twitter.com/9eW6uFwP3S
— Kevin McCarthy (@KevinMcCarthyTV) October 27, 2022
No spoilers. Wakanda Forever had so many emotions!!! It was creepy and BRU-TAL in parts. Heartbreaking and beautiful. And the fight scenes were WILD. I’m in awe of the care put into representing these cultures. #WakandaForever pic.twitter.com/HHSClXcxoY
— Dani Fernandez (@msdanifernandez) October 27, 2022
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever makes its theatrical debut on Friday, November 11. Read more reviews of the film below.
Takes real artistry to make something as huge & expansive as Wakanda Forever feel intimate and heartfelt. All hail the mighty Coogler. Loved it.
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) October 27, 2022
#WakandaForever is phenomenal. Easily the best MCU project of Phase 4. I can not understate how masterful the score is from start to finish. There are no weak links in the cast, but I have to give a special shoutout to Angela Basset and Letitia Wright who really blew me away. pic.twitter.com/vzKmvow7Gs
— Jack McBryan (@McBDirect) October 27, 2022
#WakandaForever is a definitely a step down from the first film. It has great qualities in Letitia’s performance, NAMOR & the action but there’s a lot that just didn’t sit right with me that I can’t explain without getting into spoilers. I’ll explain more once the film comes out.
— Matt Ramos (@therealsupes) October 27, 2022
Rihanna fans, rejoice! You're getting TWO new songs with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. They're called Lift Me Up and Born Again and they both play during the credits.
— Lando (@orlandoenelcine) October 27, 2022
#WakandaForever is fantastic! Coogler delivers a soulful, wondrous sequel that packs an emotional punch & effectively explores relevant world themes. A beautiful tribute to Boseman’s legacy. Letitia & Tenoch are great, & the mid-credits scene is really moving. #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/dqoSSfnTR9
— Fico (@FicoCangiano) October 27, 2022
I just left the Black Panther premiere. Wow. Just wow. What an amazing day!!! Also… the movie is insane! I’ll be back in theaters opening weekend!! #WakandaForever #BlackPanther
— Nina Parker (@theninaparker) October 27, 2022
Just saw #WakandaForever and @rihanna ‘s new song is 🔥🔥🔥
— James LaRosa (@JamesLaRosa) October 27, 2022
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever feels like a war movie. It's emotional, heavy, intense & phenomenal. Namor is an incredible & powerful villain. #WakandaForever focuses on grief, loss, & vengeance. You aren't ready for the Marvel logo & mid credit. It honors Chadwick perfectly. pic.twitter.com/glFAFgKX9i
— Tessa Smith – Mama's Geeky (@MamasGeeky) October 27, 2022
#WakandaForever's bigger in scope and scale than #BlackPanther, but its story is also one of Marvel's most intimate and heartfelt. It's definitely a Comic Book Movie, but it’s one that centers grief and the grieving process rather than superheroics and spectacle. Full review soon pic.twitter.com/MzIjwVzjBd
— Charles, Witch from Mercury (@CharlesPulliam) October 27, 2022
