A huge win for diversity!
"Well, I'll be," Chadwick Boseman, who played the title character, said in accepting the award for best ensemble in a motion picture. "To be young, gifted and black."
I guess it's nice that African Americans are getting superheroes they can somehow relate to, but as with most of that genre the story is minimal and the action sequences get boring to me after a while. I confess that I turned it off after a half-hour or so -- perhaps I missed out on something wonderful. (I did go see Aquaman in a theater after a friend raved about it, and sat through the whole thing, but I'd make a similar comment about that.)
It's better than Aquaman. The characters are more engaging. But that's true for almost all the Marvel films vs. the DC universe. DC can't seem to find their groove.
Have not been a fan of the Marvel universe movies. Too CGI, and an excuse for implausible action, but gave this a try considering the racial and social issues. We turned it off after about 40 minutes. To each their own I know.
I just got through with Roma, and Black Panther and BlacKKK are on my list. I thought Roma was OK, unique, but really, really over-hyped. Of course, it will probably win Best Picture. My review, of course
I thought the movie was mediocre at best.
I agree. I also think it will win Best Picture. The picks the last 2 years have been horrible. The Shape of Water? Meh. Moonlight? Average. Spotlight? Great movie, but really? You had The Revenant and yes, Mad Max, which never had a chance. They got it right with Birdman, and I could go on and on. It's not about the Best Picture anymore.