Friday, June 9, 2017

Black Panther Trailer, My Thoughts

The MCU is on the move! We've traveled to space with the Guardians of the Galaxy, saved the world from aliens and robots with the Avengers, we're going to travel to the African nation of Wakanda. That's right! We got a teaser trailer for Black Panther's solo MCU film! Let's take a look!



The trailer begins with Everett K. Ross talking to Ulysses Klaue. I noticed that Klaue's arm is missing. I think he had both his arms when he appeared in Age of Ultron, so it's possible that Panther may have taken his arm. Anyway, Klaue asks Ross what he knows about Wakanda. According to Ross, Wakanda is a Third World nation, which specializes in textiles, shepherds, and lots of cool outfits. Klaue basically says, "Nope. Wakanda has a secret."

He claims that Wakanda's impression of being a poor nation is a front, comparing it to El Dorado, the city of gold. It makes sense. In the comics, Wakanda is one of the most technologically-advanced, yet isolationist countries on Earth. We see a sneak peek thanks to the flying craft, man that thing looks cool. I kind of expected it to have a cat motif. Klaue claims he's seen what a technological wonderland Wakanda truly is...and he's the only man to see it and live.

Black Panther kicks some dudes' butts, and shows that his costume is still bulletproof. Klaue starts laughing, and we see that this interrogation is being observed by T'Challa and his...bodyguard? Assistant? *looks up* Oh, it's the head of the Dora Milaje. Okay.  Anyway, the look he has his great. It's almost like he's saying, "Can someone please smack this guy"?

Good Lord, Wakanda looks amazing! That cityscape is incredible!

Some dudes blowing open a wall, one in a mask. Either they want to rescue Klaue or kill him.

Back Panther doing the whole "Come at me, bro" thing.

We do see a bit with Klaue trying to shoot someone, and he does have both his arms. Yeah, Panther's going to take an arm.

There's Michael B. Jordan as Erik Killmonger. He kinda looks like a mix of a punk-rocker and a Power Ranger. Based on the suit, he's also the dude in the mask. I'm guessing he'll be up to some shenanigans.

How does that dude talk with that big plate in his lip?

With the voiceover, I think we're going to see T'Challa struggle with the tough things he'll have to do as the new king of Wakanda, and the conflict it will have with his honorable nature.

Danai Gurira kicking butt. Awesome.

We see Angela Bassett as Ramonda, BP's mom. Killmonger vs. the Dora Milaje looks to be one heck of a brawl.

According to what I have heard, T'Challa will be dealing with a plot to take down the kingdom. I think this film just may take some nods to Ta'Nehisi Coates's recent run on the Panther's solo book.

This was one cool trailer! I really enjoyed watching it, and I can't wait to see this movie!

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