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THE BLACK PANTHER
My late review
I finally saw the movie. I must admit a speculative fiction movie is just not my first choice in movies. After seeing "Furious 7," I promised myself I wouldn't waste my valuable time again. I also admit that my only intentions for seeing the movie was to support this movie because it's based on Afro American History. Although the movie is fiction much of the story is true. I suspect many other people saw the movie for the same reason. It is a great movie.
The movie kept a fast action packed tempo that was easy to follow from beginning to end. There were several A Listed Actors that played their parts to perfection. Whoever chose the cast couldn't have done a better job. Angela Basett, Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jorden, Forrest Whitaker; those names sell movie tickets! I have never saw a more beautiful cast of actors. I'm sure the actors hard bodies were a marketing factor. Their skin was smooth, chocolate, shinny, and even toned. After the movie I had the craving for a Hershey Bar; yes, that good.
Although the entire film wasn't shot in Africa the locations were nothing short of paradise. The use of animated animals was risky but also well done.
I kept thinking, there is no way this movie was written by one person. There was just soooo much going on. The brilliant writers Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert Cole, and Jack Kirby tied the conclusion of the story in to the opening scene perfectly.
The time jump from summer to winter wasn't clear to me. I don't even think the change of seasons was necessary. I think they could have used a better substance for snow. One thing that really stuck out for me was the way one character died in the end of the movie. I don't think the actor acted out a dying man well. I think it took way to long for the character to die. I have to charge the actor and the director for that.
This movie is very educational. It is not your typical super hero movie. I have strong doubt that you will be disappointed. I highly recommend this movie. GO SEE THE MOVIE!
Peace and Blessings
Erik Smalls Novelist/Screenwriter
I finally saw the movie. I must admit a speculative fiction movie is just not my first choice in movies. After seeing "Furious 7," I promised myself I wouldn't waste my valuable time again. I also admit that my only intentions for seeing the movie was to support this movie because it's based on Afro American History. Although the movie is fiction much of the story is true. I suspect many other people saw the movie for the same reason. It is a great movie.
The movie kept a fast action packed tempo that was easy to follow from beginning to end. There were several A Listed Actors that played their parts to perfection. Whoever chose the cast couldn't have done a better job. Angela Basett, Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jorden, Forrest Whitaker; those names sell movie tickets! I have never saw a more beautiful cast of actors. I'm sure the actors hard bodies were a marketing factor. Their skin was smooth, chocolate, shinny, and even toned. After the movie I had the craving for a Hershey Bar; yes, that good.
Although the entire film wasn't shot in Africa the locations were nothing short of paradise. The use of animated animals was risky but also well done.
I kept thinking, there is no way this movie was written by one person. There was just soooo much going on. The brilliant writers Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert Cole, and Jack Kirby tied the conclusion of the story in to the opening scene perfectly.
The time jump from summer to winter wasn't clear to me. I don't even think the change of seasons was necessary. I think they could have used a better substance for snow. One thing that really stuck out for me was the way one character died in the end of the movie. I don't think the actor acted out a dying man well. I think it took way to long for the character to die. I have to charge the actor and the director for that.
This movie is very educational. It is not your typical super hero movie. I have strong doubt that you will be disappointed. I highly recommend this movie. GO SEE THE MOVIE!
Peace and Blessings
Erik Smalls Novelist/Screenwriter
"Diary of a Badman," is a modern day crime fiction film that takes place in New York City. Undercover police were pursuing a ruthless Jamaican drug gang. The police gave a description of each of the members at the beginning of the film. I thought, typical drug dealer movie. I was wrong; there was nothing typical about the leader of the drug gang, Bucky, played by Douglas Robbs.
About 30 minutes into the movie the audience got to see, "Bucky's" humane side. That is where the movie shifted to overdrive. I don't usually root for the villain, but after seeing Bucky's inner character I had to. I immediately liked Bucky when I saw him with his guards down, being a decent human being. From that scene on, the story kept a fast pace and the audience got an understanding of why the police described Bucky as an educated man.
The chosen sound tracks complimented each scene perfectly and the picture quality was also perfect. There was a smooth, tight, easy to follow storyline. There were extremely emotional scenes in the film; some were even tear jerkers. There were several suspenseful moments that had me sitting on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next. The hairs on my neck stood at attention when Bucky's girlfriend, Munchy was in trouble. I found that scene to be the most intense moment in the film.
Jacinth Sutphin played Munchy, a gorgeous chocolate woman with a meanstreak. She reminded me of the character, Rock a Bye Baby, Wesley Snipes partner in the movie, "New Jack City." I hated Munchy. Jacinth Sutphin showed superb acting skills.
There were some scenes that I felt were rushed and underdeveloped. For example, in the movie, "Scarface" when someone's limbs were being amputated the audience saw blood splattering. That had a way of creating tension, suspense, and pulling the audience into the scene by making the scene more believable. I didn't see those important details in, "Diary of a Badman." Another example; if a character is scared to the point of pissing on themselves the audience should hear the victim stutter while pleading for his life. The audience should see the gun being shoved into the victim's mouth, the look on the victim's face, his body trembling, his eyes darting from side to side. The audience should see the look on the assailant's cold, mean face. Then the audience should see the victim pissing on himself. I didn't see those important details in, "Diary of a Badman."
Although I understood the strong Jamaican dialect it took something away from the movie because it's not a language that I am used to hearing. There were captions at the bottom of the screen.
Despite the minor flaws mentioned I loved the movie. I was taken for a hell of a ride, and I am hoping for a part two. I highly recommend this movie. This movie is not a waste of money.
About 30 minutes into the movie the audience got to see, "Bucky's" humane side. That is where the movie shifted to overdrive. I don't usually root for the villain, but after seeing Bucky's inner character I had to. I immediately liked Bucky when I saw him with his guards down, being a decent human being. From that scene on, the story kept a fast pace and the audience got an understanding of why the police described Bucky as an educated man.
The chosen sound tracks complimented each scene perfectly and the picture quality was also perfect. There was a smooth, tight, easy to follow storyline. There were extremely emotional scenes in the film; some were even tear jerkers. There were several suspenseful moments that had me sitting on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next. The hairs on my neck stood at attention when Bucky's girlfriend, Munchy was in trouble. I found that scene to be the most intense moment in the film.
Jacinth Sutphin played Munchy, a gorgeous chocolate woman with a meanstreak. She reminded me of the character, Rock a Bye Baby, Wesley Snipes partner in the movie, "New Jack City." I hated Munchy. Jacinth Sutphin showed superb acting skills.
There were some scenes that I felt were rushed and underdeveloped. For example, in the movie, "Scarface" when someone's limbs were being amputated the audience saw blood splattering. That had a way of creating tension, suspense, and pulling the audience into the scene by making the scene more believable. I didn't see those important details in, "Diary of a Badman." Another example; if a character is scared to the point of pissing on themselves the audience should hear the victim stutter while pleading for his life. The audience should see the gun being shoved into the victim's mouth, the look on the victim's face, his body trembling, his eyes darting from side to side. The audience should see the look on the assailant's cold, mean face. Then the audience should see the victim pissing on himself. I didn't see those important details in, "Diary of a Badman."
Although I understood the strong Jamaican dialect it took something away from the movie because it's not a language that I am used to hearing. There were captions at the bottom of the screen.
Despite the minor flaws mentioned I loved the movie. I was taken for a hell of a ride, and I am hoping for a part two. I highly recommend this movie. This movie is not a waste of money.
