Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

"The movie doesn’t have the classic comic-book pow of Black Panther, and it’s easily 20 minutes too long. Yet Wakanda Forever has a slow-burn emotional suspense. Once the film starts to gather steam, it doesn’t let up."

"A worthy continuation."

"A drab, crushing disappointment..."

"The franchise loses its beloved star, but finds elegant, affecting new ways to expand the MCU."

"As with the last film, there are bold extravagant gestures of spectacle, while Wright, Coel, Bassett, Gurira and Thorne all supply fierce performances..."

"A big disappointment."

"There’s more than enough wit, beauty, and imagination to Wakanda Forever to outweigh its weaknesses."

"Weak action and forced MCU subplots keep Wakanda Forever from greatness, but its emotional undercurrents run deeper than any Marvel movie."

"The sad reality is that the show must go on, and without (Chadwick Boseman) it’s just more of the same."

"Thrilling adventure, visual wonder and worthy tribute..."

"The movie isn’t always on such sure footing. But that’s almost appropriate: a messier movie trying to reckon with a messier range of feelings."

"(A) messier if seldom less engrossing follow-up..."

"(Wakanda Forever) is often quite thoughtful in its exploration of grief, but it struggles to overcome what (Boseman's) loss means to the future of this series."

"Wakanda Forever is overlong, a little unwieldy..."

"Coogler has given audiences, and the studio, a solidly and gracefully executed dive into a Wakanda for right now."

"Wakanda Forever lovingly honours Chadwick Boseman, but fails itself..."

"Some will no doubt miss the tight focus and energy of Black Panther. This sequel is more scattered..."

"A tapestry of grief laced with routine action..."

"Wakanda Forever solidifies Black Panther as Marvel’s richest and most high-quality franchise."

"Funny, clever and heartbreaking.."