I don't think Shuri works as the protagonist. My issues spring not from the T'Challa-related parts of the film, but from how the rest feels lacking without his presence. I really respect Coogler's decision to not recast, but I still wish T'Challa and Namor got to cross paths. You can clearly tell the original script was written before Chadwick's death. They incorporated the death beautifully and honorably, but the result is what feels like two movies in one. Regardless, I feel like the movie is a little too reliant on the audience being impacted by Boseman's passing.ĭon't get me wrong, the fully silent opening gave me chills. Now does Wakanda Forever handle the death of T'Challa/Boseman well? Absolutely! Being able to respect the legacy of the actor while also metatextually connecting the event to an in-universe tragedy is definitely one of the movie's standout features. When they confirmed he wouldn't be recast, I felt like it was a big mistake narratively. It is also simply too soon to pass the mantle of Black Panther on. It would've been incredibly hard to find a good replacement, but the character is very important to the Marvel universe.
I always believed that recasting T'Challa was the only way to go. With that being said, when Chadwick Boseman sadly passed, I accepted that this franchise was doomed. I never thought the original Black Panther was anywhere near being the best solo Marvel movie, but I did enjoy it and T'Challa's character throughout his appearances. Reviewed by frankiesilver-91836 6 / 10 A very bold but fairly underwhelming, slow, and bloated Marvel project.
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