Did Black Panther get any Oscar nominations? Reviews, cast, plot, running time and age rating of the film
The film was a big hit last year
BLACK Panther was one of 2018's most hotly-anticipated films.
But what is it about? And who is in the cast? Here's what we know...
When was Black Panther out in UK cinemas?
This new Marvel movie was released on February 13, 2018.
The film runs for 134 mins
It has an age rating of 12A.
What is Black Panther about?
After the events of Captain America: Civil War, King T'Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new leader.
However, T'Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne from factions within his own country.
When two foes conspire to destroy Wakanda, the hero known as Black Panther must team up with C.I.A. agent Everett K. Ross and members of the Dora Milaje, Wakandan special forces.
Who is starring in Black Panther?
This film has an incredible cast, including:
- Chadwick Boseman plays T'Challa / Black Panther
- Michael B. Jordan plays Erik Killmonger
- Lupita Nyong'o plays Nakia
- Danai Gurira plays Okoye
- Martin Freeman plays Everett K. Ross
- Daniel Kaluuya plays W'Kabi
- Letitia Wright plays Shuri
- Winston Duke plays M'Baku
- Sterling K. Brown plays N'Jobu
- Angela Bassett plays Ramonda
- Forest Whitaker plays Zuri
- Andy Serkis plays Ulysses Klaue
- Florence Kasumba plays Ayo
- John Kani plays T'Chaka
- David S. Lee plays Limbani
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What have people said about Black Panther so far?
The film got positive reviews:
One critic said: "From the diversification of heroes to its politically engaged villain, BLACK PANTHER raises bar for Marvel movies"
Variety said: "Like Taika Waititi before him, Ryan Coogler gives the Marvel template a bold auteurist twist with an African extravaganza that packs a muscular intensity and challenges as much as it exhilarates."
The New York Times said: "A jolt of a movie, Black Panther creates wonder with great flair and feeling partly through something Hollywood rarely dreams of anymore: myth."
Was the film nominated for any Oscars?
- Best Picture
- Best Original Score
- Best Original Song: All the Stars
- Best Production Design
- Best Sound Mixing
- Best Costume Design
- Best Sound Editing