Enter the "Black Panter"

These days we have seen a rise in superheroes and superhero groups hitting the big screen and for many Marvel fans we've all been patiently watching and waiting for the big moment for all of them to come together which will be arriving this summer, but before they go to "Infinite War", a newcomer must have his story told.

Learning of how the country of Wakanda came to be with is rich source of metal Vibranium and how four out of five tribes merged under the first black panther's leadership, we find ourselves in Oakland, California in 1992 where two men are prepping an arson for a black market sale, when the current black panther, a young T'Chaka (Atandwa Kani) of the time arrives and we learn one is his brother, Prince N'Jobu (Sterling K. Brown) and that he has betrayed Wakanda by stealing Vibranium for an arms dealer Ulysses Klaue (Andy Serkis).

Uncertain of what occurs in Oakland, we flash-forward to present day just after the events of "Civil War" take place where T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) is preparing to take his place as King of Wakanda and the next Black Panther. While he is not challenged by the four tribes that follow him, leader M'Baku (Winston Duke) of the outside mountain tribe of Jabari seeks to  challenge him for leadership, yet T'Challa prevails and is able to take his place as king.

Meanwhile in London, a new threat begins to emerge when the arms dealer whom T'Chaka was never able to catch and the assistance of Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan) steal weapon that is Wakanda and made of Vibrainium that had been unknowingly on display in a museum in a quickly executed plan prompting the leaders to send T'Challa after him and bring Klaue back to Wakanda. With the aid of one of his trusted bodyguards Okoye (Danai Gurira) his former lover, Nakia (Lupita Nyong'o) and some behind the scenes technical help from his sister and a brilliant scientist Shuri (Letitia Wright) they track down where Klaue, but just as they are getting close, the plan goes awry and are left at square one, but just as they are about to make their next move, a stranger emerges in Wakanda that has ties to a long kept secret that will threaten the future of Wakanda and challenge T'Challa's reign. 

There's no doubt that the box office ratings don't lie. Black Panther couldn't have picked a better cast as well as a brilliant storyline and special effects that will leave you reeling. What was so refreshing was not that it was portraying a black superhero along with a mainly black cast, but that the women portrayed were strong, intelligent and not afraid to stand up for themselves. A fine example of empowering women to be their best. The movie also incorporated many African traditions from their clothing to cultural rituals portrayed by many of the characters seen throughout the film. All in all, it took great work to capture it all with respect as well as pride for the culture. There's no question that this deserves five G.M.Stars on MoVTie Critic's scale. So step down Simba, The Black Panther is the new king.

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