Generally speaking, I like villains that are similar to the hero. It's a great way to establish your protagonist in an origin story because you can contrast him/her with a less morally admirable version of them. It's a common trope that works very well.
That being said, the MCU, and comics in general, have abused this a bit too much. It's getting stale and very formulaic.
And this Gold Jaguar character is not even in the comics! (Side note about the MCU's apparent comic accuracy).
Generally speaking, I like villains that are similar to the hero. It's a great way to establish your protagonist in an origin story because you can contrast him/her with a less morally admirable version of them. It's a common trope that works very well.
That being said, the MCU, and comics in general, have abused this a bit too much. It's getting stale and very formulaic.
And this Gold Jaguar character is not even in the comics! (Side note about the MCU's apparent comic accuracy).
What say YOU?
I dont care about the comics. Dont read them, dont need them.
I have however seen this trick a lot in CBM's. And it all depends on the execution. Black Panther is a movie I have been looking forward to since Civil War. Loved T'Challa in that one. I hope it wont be too generic.
I thought he was going to wear that body armor from the first trailer or even go full tribal and wear something more indigenous like M'Baku/Manape. This gold suit does look admittedly boring but Jordan looks like he's going all out on the character at least.
Generally speaking, I like villains that are similar to the hero. It's a great way to establish your protagonist in an origin story because you can contrast him/her with a less morally admirable version of them. It's a common trope that works very well.
That being said, the MCU, and comics in general, have abused this a bit too much. It's getting stale and very formulaic.
And this Gold Jaguar character is not even in the comics! (Side note about the MCU's apparent comic accuracy).
What say YOU?
I don't have a problem with it. I like duality in these kinds of stories. If you look past the superficial similarities, the Jaguar and Panther (as protagonist and antagonist in this film) are very different thematically. The Jaguar seems far more brutal and excessive in the use of violence than the Panther.
Besides, T'Challa has several adversaries in this film - both from within and without; Killmonger, Klaue, and M'Baku. All of these opponents are both physical and strategic enemies.
Coogler has done a fantastic job of amplifying the regal swagger and relentlessness the Russo brothers brought to the character in Civil War. The Black Panther is Iron Man to the 10th power - backed by the wealth of a nation with a divine mandate to protect his homeland from outside intrusion.
He's not trying to be a superhero.
Down in the basement of our cares There's always a phony, count the stairs
I like villains that are similar enough to the hero to pose a good threat but are still different enough to be unique. A good example is Thor and Loki. Yes, both are Asgardians but they're still different enough to be unique and distinct. Shazam and Black Adam is another good example, Superman vs. Lobo, Captain America vs. Winter Soldier, etc.
But when the villain is merely a reverse copy of the hero then it feels like a cop out. Superman vs Zod, Antman vs Yellow Jacket, Flash vs Reverse Flash and yes, Black Panther vs. Gold Panther... well, it just feels extremely cheap doesn't it?
Yes, but can Michael B Jordon enough to pull it off?
I share this concern as well. I think he's potentially the weakest link. In an attempt to break out of his "nice guy" persona he may have gone over-the-top with his performance.
Generally speaking, I like villains that are similar to the hero. It's a great way to establish your protagonist in an origin story because you can contrast him/her with a less morally admirable version of them. It's a common trope that works very well.
That being said, the MCU, and comics in general, have abused this a bit too much. It's getting stale and very formulaic.
And this Gold Jaguar character is not even in the comics! (Side note about the MCU's apparent comic accuracy).
What say YOU?
I don't have a problem with it. I like duality in these kinds of stories. If you look past the superficial similarities, the Jaguar and Panther (as protagonist and antagonist in this film) are very different thematically. The Jaguar seems far more brutal and excessive in the use of violence than the Panther.
Besides, T'Challa has several adversaries in this film - both from within and without; Killmonger, Klaue, and M'Baku. All of these opponents are both physical and strategic enemies.
Coogler has done a fantastic job of amplifying the regal swagger and relentlessness the Russo brothers brought to the character in Civil War. The Black Panther is Iron Man to the 10th power - backed by the wealth of a nation with a divine mandate to protect his homeland from outside intrusion.
I don't have a problem with it. I like duality in these kinds of stories. If you look past the superficial similarities, the Jaguar and Panther (as protagonist and antagonist in this film) are very different thematically. The Jaguar seems far more brutal and excessive in the use of violence than the Panther.
Besides, T'Challa has several adversaries in this film - both from within and without; Killmonger, Klaue, and M'Baku. All of these opponents are both physical and strategic enemies.
Coogler has done a fantastic job of amplifying the regal swagger and relentlessness the Russo brothers brought to the character in Civil War. The Black Panther is Iron Man to the 10th power - backed by the wealth of a nation with a divine mandate to protect his homeland from outside intrusion.
