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I love how at the end of the film one of the first countries Wakanda decides to help is the inner cities of the United States of America and not Africa or something.
2:02 If youre watching a movie that deals with a certain issue ( i.e. the abuse of people of color) & You're looking to have a conversation about said movie Then shying away from having a discussion about said issue is a problem and it honestly bothers me Not only does it keep the analysis of the movie at surface level, but I feel it does the movie makers and their social commentaries a disservice This kind of thing is part of what's holding me back from subscribing Youve all done some amazing work and I appreciate the entertainment But I and many others don't always need a distraction I value a persons moral code first And for someone to have my respect and support their moral code has to apply for them 100% of the time Not just when its convenient I want to hear your actual opinion Not what gains you clicks That being said I hope Im not disappointed by this video (edit: I didnt dislike the video. Everybody could educate themselves on the differences between Racism & Systemic Racism.)
@@TheHardys01 dude noone wants to talk about political bs they just want to watch the movie and have fun also it's a sensitive topic say the wrong words and they might get cancelled by ignants so they avoid the topic. -. It's the same reason people hate politics in their movies unless it's positive and not pushing an agenda
Killmonger’s death hits me hard every time. That last line is amazing. My great great grandfather (whom i never met) was lynched in his military uniform upon returning from fighting for this country in WWII. While i never met him, that moment will forever bring up thoughts of his legacy and stories my great great grandmother (passed at 105) would tell me as a child. No superhero movie will ever resonate with me the way this one did. Thank you so much for your reaction and the reaction series as a whole. EDIT: Returning after the devastating loss of Chadwick Boseman. RIP to an Icon. Thank you for giving the next generation something to aspire towards.
Great great grandfather? I think you've added too many great's here. My grandfather on my father's side of the family was old enough for WW2, but a great great grandfather would have been too old to have been able to serve in WW2. A great grandfather would have served in WW1, and a great great grandfather would have served in the Spanish American War.
R H - you’re trying to correct someone’s own family lineage based on your own? 1. There’s no point, unless you’re trying to imply that the story is fake. 2. Not everyone has kids at the same age as your family. Examples: This family always has kids when they’re 20. The Great Great Grandfather, born in 1920, is 100 years old in 2020. The Great Grandfather is 80. The Grandfather is 60. The Father is 40. The man is 20. 3. Men and women can have children at even younger ages than 20, I just used that as a simple number for your simple brain to comprehend.
Don’t be Triggered - to your first point thats what i took away from his message and wasn’t going to justify it with a response as it was offensive. However, i could have misread the intent and maybe he meant well. I appreciate your response!
Iron Man ✅ The Incredible Hulk ✅ Iron Man 2 ✅ Thor ✅ Captain America: The First Avenger ✅ The Avengers ✅ Iron Man 3 ✅ Thor: The Dark World ✅ Captain America: The Winter Soldier ✅ Guardians of the Galaxy ✅ Avengers: Age of Ultron ✅ Ant-Man ✅ Captain America: Civil War ✅ Doctor Strange ✅ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 ✅ Spider-Man: Homecoming ✅ Thor: Ragnarok ✅ Black Panther ✅ Avengers: Infinity War Ant-Man and the Wasp Captain Marvel Avengers: Endgame Spider-Man: Far From Home It’s gonna be sad when they finish the MCU 😔
@@ikoandreas5085 and why is that, just wondering, because phase 4 is kinda hype, but phase 5 is super hype, I can't wait until the fantastic four pop up
My parents are in their 70's, they went to the movies to see this 3 times, watched it countless times streaming and inspired them to watch all the MCU movies.
"In my culture, death is not the end. it's more of a stepping off point. You reach out with both hands and Bast and Sekhmet, they lead you into a green veld where... you can run forever."
Also I much prefer the physical helmet over the bleeding CG one. The suit carries less weight without the manual placing of the crown so to speak. Now the act of removing the helmet has no purpose other than seeing the actor's face. I know why they did this because the suit was too rigid and uncomfortable for stunts but it's still a shame.
Chadwick was such an amazingly talented actor and his dedication to just keep on working his craft despite his fight with cancer truly showed how much he cared about his fans and his craft. The MCU isn't going to be the same without him and I'm glad Matt has now been able to experience this amazing character he's brought to life. RIP
Rewatching this after Chadwick's passing. This hits different now especially seeing Matt's reaction to this movie. It's just beautiful. Rest in Power Chadwick, Wakanda forever.
I’m glad you guys didn’t stay silent. You don’t have to be black to want change. Use your platform to inform and educate your subscribers. Keep up the great videos man!
Matt's reaction to the UN scene had me sitting with the biggest smile on my face. I really needed that today. Thank you guys, your videos mean more to some than you might know
@@masjidrats2012 he wants all mutants to live above humans. Malcom X kinda wanted that for blacks but less extermination of whites as Magneto wanted to kill all humans
That's what stan lee CLAIMED but it's more of a marketing tagline than actual fact. If you read up on Malcolm X he is nothing like magneto. In the earliest X-Men issues magneto is literally just the head of the brotherhood of evil mutants and he intends to use his powers to conquer earth. Malcolm X never wanted to do anything like that. And considering all the times magneto has tried to commit genocide against humanity im the marvel universe it's very disrespectful to compare him to Malcolm x in any capacity. Malcolm x did not want to commit genocide against white people. I bought into Stan Lee's claim for a long time until started reading about the civil rights movement and realized it was total crap.
This movie, for me, is very personal. I went to see it with my family (we're Black and Ashkenazi Jewish) on my 21st birthday. To put it in perspective, my family NEVER watches superhero films with me. Ever! They all came out of the theater really impressed and happy. We were all in agreement that a movie with a mainly Black/African cast that didn't focus on Black pain and suffering that didn't have us as slaves, servants, gangsters, etc was really refreshing and so wonderful to watch. For the first time, we saw characters that looked like us be in a state of genuine power and in charge of their own destiny without any oppressive influence and it was GLORIOUS. That being said, I do work in the industry, so the vfx took me out of the experience a few times. BUT, my rating is still an 8/10 Great video, Holden. I always look forward to your discussions with Matt, Jenna, Pastor, and company. Can't wait to see how the rest of the Infinity Saga reactions go. See you next week for Infinity War!
The villain in this movie is literally talking about black oppression in history. This entire movie is about oppression. I don't know what you are on about.
Kajan Petit From my pov, he means it’s not just another slave movie or a movie based on a true story about the black plight. Yes it discusses oppression but it also creates a new world to explore in the movie, has fantastical elements, and characters of great stature and respect, it’s not the same old story we’ve gotten over and over again
stiimuli I wanted more of him but I guess it was too difficult to turn him into the energy monster he becomes in the comics when he is exposed to a lot of vibranium.
Whoa, Matt's own Bygone Jim moment actually had me seriously moved. Interestingly I see parallels between Killmonger and Anakin in that they both let hate and fear consume and guide there actions. T'Challa should of been introduced a lot lot lot sooner and I hope we see a whole lot more of his character in the future.
thought I would give this video a rewatch after the news of Chadwick’s passing. The world has lost a truly great person. The MCU will not be the same without him and he will be greatly missed 💜
Thank you for including all of the Stan Lee cameos when you do these videos. It may seem like a trivial matter to some people, but to all of us who were practically raised by these stories it means a lot to see you keeping his memory alive.
BextoMoose i still dont get how "bygone jim" apparently comes from Qui Gon Jinn.. i dont recall hearing him say any deep earth moving quotes in The Phantom Menace, someone help me understand
I really wish Matt could experience Endgame in the theater on opening day. It's a movie experience I dont think I'll ever experience ever again. It felt like I was at a sporting event with people cheering and crying. It also felt like everyone in the theater went to see it together... We were giving each other high fives. Complete strangers!...were giving each other high fives!...in a movie theater!! Lol
Benedict Cumberbatch should be on this movie to complete the trio. Tolkien: Andy Serkis, Martin Freeman, Benedict Cumberbatch (Gollum, Bilbo, Smaug) Sherlock: Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock and Watson)
TheZapan99 Now I can agree that “historically” I’ve never heard of a black Viking but Thor is also set in a fantastical alien world where there are many creeds and colors unknown truly to society, it is also based off of the comics that featured these characters...so maybe I could give you Heimdal but Hogun (of the Warriors Three) has been Asian as of the comics...also need to look at the setting, Wakanda is a earth based isolationist African country that has never been conquered, meaning white people have never affected it (if you follow World History of colonization), so an alien planet with two “non-white” people/aliens makes more sense than an African nation that has never been colonized and who have remained in isolation having a bunch of white people around
He didn’t say Black Panther was the first black superhero on screen, but Black Panther is the first black superhero. Check Wikipedia: Black Panther came out in 1966 and Blade didn’t come out until 1973, effectively making Black Panther the first black superhero in mainstream comics
I enjoyed this edition of “my friend watches” and I appreciate the efforts all of you put into it to make the connections this film has with our current political/social struggles while not taking a divisive position. The emphasis on humility, compassion and finding common ground and unity is much needed in our day. It is far too easy for us to talk over each other and to confuse loud voices with strong ideas. Well done everyone. Keep making great content.
Sometimes, strong ideas need loud voices to be heard. Sometimes, divisiveness is necessary - You can't just embrace your oppressors and hope for them to see the errors of their ways. Let's not pretend that Gandhi or Martin Luther King Jr. were scared of a divisive position. They knew that only in spelling out the problems you can really find a solution and move people to truly come together to change the world for the better.
It might not be the best *MCU* movie, but as a stand alone movie it’s so powerful. It takes a very real and serious topic and makes it accessible for everyone to grasp and is chalked full of important conversation topics
Same here...the train scene with Jaguar v Panther.. i cringed so hard because MCU is so well known for it's great CGI and after seeing Thanos, how in the hell did that train scene get by?
Yea, the cgi/obvious green screen scenes are really bad but I give it a bit of a pass because it has some of the most powerful scenes in the MCU. It's not a S-tier MCU movie but it's either A or B-tier.
I've been waiting for this. Thank you, Holden and Matt and Jenna and Pastor y'all :) Lately, I'm a student. I've been in a lot of depression lately and I feel like I don't feel anything anymore. These videos make my day. Thank you for this. Genuinely.
I don't know if this will help or come off as cringe buy you matter. As someone who has not dealt with personal depression but has friends and family that have suffered from it I can say that it does get better. I have lived my life with someone who was depressed and I have seen them fluctuate a bit but generally get better. Just remember that. Right now is weird but things will get better. And also remember that you, as a human being matter. I don't know you, but I care deeply about your well being. Good luck and hang in there.
I’ve been dealing with a lot of depression myself and i know how it feels. But these videos has actually made me exited for something in the longest time in a while, always gives me a little smile when these drop out!
*Side note:* I just wanted to say that I loved that Eric’s ancestral plane was the apartment where his father died (as opposed to the wildlife of wakanda) bc his father was never brought back and given a proper burial. I feel Eric also didn’t interact with any of the other past kings while in his ancestral plane bc of this and the fact that he didn’t grow up there and shared no true/tangible connection to that land and it’s Panther god
I honestly don’t really like the doctor strange movie compared to the rest of the mcu but I love him in infinity war. And I think I will like his next movie with Wanda
What's interesting about Black Panther is that they made the most advanced country in the world ultra-Nationalist and it's most intelligent resident the most openly xenophobic hero in the MCU.
The movie is definitely anti-Imperialist, but then it takes a weird turn at the end to become pro-Globalist despite the bulk of the film seemingly validating Wakanda's Nationalism. Even Okoye proudly admits that if she is forced to choose between her nation and her husband, she'd kill her husband without question.
the whole movie is about how the nation's ultra-Nationalism has led it to take a disgusting route in the course of history (ignoring the pains and struggles of other people around the world).
@Tyler Gilbert I'm not interested in the comics, but for as long as we have seen Wakanda in the MCU they have been doing whatever they like, wherever they like, whenever they like. "The Dora Milaje have jurisdiction wherever the Dora Milaje find themselves to be."
Shoutout Holden for keeping it real I honestly didn’t really care much for black panther either but it was still a good movie definitely around 7/10 for me
I've been so excited to see Matt's reaction to this movie 😄 I'm sure we all knew that this was the one to win him over for sure! Now I'm going to enjoy the movie for the 50th time 😂
I feel like I gotta seperate my opinions on this movie, since it was such a phenomenon back when it came out. All in all, I loved it. I'd give it an 8.0, and it's only that low because of the technical problems like poor CGI. Solid story, great villain, phenomenal soundtrack. As for the cultural impact, as a black man it was great to see a film with a mostly black cast in such a high profile franchise. I'm not saying I can't relate to white heroes (peter parker is still my fav. superhero), but there's something special about seeing an entire cast that looks like you. Additionally, a major character, M'Baku, was played by a Tobagonian, and I am from Trinidad and Tobago, and our country was quite proud to see how popular he became after the film. Also, Shuri's actress was Guyanese, and the cast also incuded several other West Indians. So there was an additional layer of "representation" in this film was appreciated by myself and most others in my region.
Really enjoying taking this whole journey with you guys. The MCU is by far my favourite on-screen universe; I'd call it the defining cinematic achievement of a generation. I grew up on Star Wars, Aliens, Terminator and the like - they all have a special place in my heart but this just blows all of that out of the water due to the level of the craft, the scale of the character and world building, the casting, the threading of so many arcs and narratives and the emotional heart of it all. Seeing Holden sign this one off by saying "See you in Infinity War" gave me excited tingles for what's to come for Matt and Jenna! PS: I know Jeremy wasn't part of this one but his sadness at not being featured in the comments recently made me think - I feel like his observations are so on-point that I subconsciously feel like he and I must have already discussed these films at length even though we've never met! Just wanted to give him a shout-out as his contributions are solid.
Jay Cook I’ll happily watch it if it’s on tv & I’m just flipping through. I’ve probably seen it 6 or 7 times in that manner. But I do think it’s one of the weaker MCU movies. Particularly the 3rd act.
When I first looked at your channel and was introduced to Matt I was very critical of him and his view. But over time, I have come to understand him alot better and began to understand his point of view and those things that are important to him. He has grown considerably and although I don't agree with some points and got to understand his frame of mind and he began to grow on me. 1st impressions can be misleading at times and sometimes it takes a couple times to get a good read on a person. So with that being said, as they say, " I don't care what people say about you, you're alright with me ". Lol .Also you've done a good job handling current issues in a sensitive way !!!
I've watched several of these videos from you guys and I love it. You guys are different but yet so in tune with each other, it's a joy to watch true friends.
I heard a story about how a little boy (something like 5 or 8, can't remember) saved (I think it was) his brothers life after one of them was impaled and remembered how killmonger died after the blade was pulled out, so he knew no to pull whatever it was out
This was a decent movie. I would rank it somewhere near the middle of the overall MCU. Doesn't at all deserve to be the first superhero movie to get a Best Picture nomination. I was more interested in Shuri and the whole city and technology. I feel like they phoned in the fights and CGI in this movie for some reason. It did a good job of setting up the characters though. I still have high hopes for a sequel.
Eidlones dark knight wasn’t up for best picture. Ledger got a posthumous oscar for his performance, but the film itself wasn’t nominated for best picture
It wrongly implies that blacks are victims and whites are evil. It preaches against barriers while ironically promoting the notion of an ethno-state in Wakanda. The lore makes no sense. Why not give the Black Panther power to everyone? Where did the anti-Black Panther power / antidote come from? The entire thing was trash.
I absolutely LOVE Black Panther. The ultimate theme of skinfolk (black ppl all around the world) versus kinfolk (wakandans) is something that is impactful for all ppl who watch this film, but hits especially hard for any black person anywhere. The almost silent “war” between African Americans, native Africans, and Caribbean black ppl is something very real and extremely unique to the black experience. And I absolutely love that they chose this to be the real “fight” in this movie. Both sides were right but the conflict was about how to go about achieving that goal. (Also wanna say the discussion amongst black GP and black marvel-heads about the themes of this film were absolutely amazing to experience and learn from)
Matt Rankings: Iron Man- 7/10 The Incredible Hulk- 3/10 Iron man 2- liked it Thor- 5/10 Captain America: The First Avenger- didn’t like it The Avengers- 9.5/10 Iron Man 3- 7/10 Thor: The Dark World- 5/10 Captain America: The Winter Soldier- 5/10 Guardians of the Galaxy- 8/10 Avengers: Age is Ultron- 7/10 Ant-Man- 7.5/10 Caption America: Civil War- 9.6/10 Doctor Strange- 4/10 Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2: 8.5/10 Spider-Man: Homecoming- 6.5/10 Thor: Ragnarok- 7/10 Black Panther- 9.5/10
Kenny Olivier meh not really, it had a great villain with a believable purpose, it actually adds to the development of the black panther as a character, it has an amazing cinematography with a great soundtrack (personal taste) but it’s not perfect an 8.5/10 is well deserved. In comparison infinity war was a 9.5/10 endgame was 8.5
It'd be interesting to have him go back through each of these and re-rate them afterwards. I just don't understand his takes on The First Avenger and Winter Soldier. Personally those are both top tier but to each their own.
Honestly after watching this and getting everyone’s review on it makes me have a deeper understanding of this movie that I never realized. Great reaction! 😌
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I love how at the end of the film one of the first countries Wakanda decides to help is the inner cities of the United States of America and not Africa or something.
U do know this happens in Paris too and Asia and here human trafficking is technically slavery
2:02 If youre watching a movie that deals with a certain issue
( i.e. the abuse of people of color)
& You're looking to have a conversation about said movie
Then shying away from having a discussion about said issue is a problem
and it honestly bothers me
Not only does it keep the analysis of the movie at surface level, but
I feel it does the movie makers and their social commentaries a disservice
This kind of thing is part of what's holding me back from subscribing
Youve all done some amazing work and I appreciate the entertainment
But I and many others don't always need a distraction
I value a persons moral code first
And for someone to have my respect and support their moral code has to apply for them 100% of the time
Not just when its convenient
I want to hear your actual opinion
Not what gains you clicks
That being said
I hope Im not disappointed by this video
(edit: I didnt dislike the video.
Everybody could educate themselves on the differences between
Racism & Systemic Racism.)
@@TheHardys01 dude noone wants to talk about political bs they just want to watch the movie and have fun also it's a sensitive topic say the wrong words and they might get cancelled by ignants so they avoid the topic. -. It's the same reason people hate politics in their movies unless it's positive and not pushing an agenda
Matt: *is almost at infinity war*
Us: we're in the endgame now
Spoiler. He won't like them as much. He'll like them fine, but not this.
@@HermanFalckHow I dont think its about if he likes it. To me it's about the effect itll have on him, cant wait to see his take on "it"
Love this comment lmao
I can't wait to see if Matt like Infinity War if at all
@@HermanFalckHow what makes you think that?
Rest in peace Chadwick Boseman. Rest in peace "WAKANDA FOREVER"
That was 8 months ago dang rip
Rest In Peace, Chadwick. I can’t believe he’s gone.
@Souradip Mandal yes he is he died of cancer.
@Souradip Mandal ?
As I heard it said once, as long as he is in our hearts and minds and stories, he will never be gone.
Killmonger’s death hits me hard every time. That last line is amazing.
My great great grandfather (whom i never met) was lynched in his military uniform upon returning from fighting for this country in WWII. While i never met him, that moment will forever bring up thoughts of his legacy and stories my great great grandmother (passed at 105) would tell me as a child.
No superhero movie will ever resonate with me the way this one did.
Thank you so much for your reaction and the reaction series as a whole.
EDIT: Returning after the devastating loss of Chadwick Boseman. RIP to an Icon. Thank you for giving the next generation something to aspire towards.
Dude, I'm so sorry. That's a horrific way for a literal real life hero to end.
0saintclark0 thanks man. I just wish i had the honor of meeting him. Thankfully my father’s side of the family will never let his memory die
Great great grandfather? I think you've added too many great's here. My grandfather on my father's side of the family was old enough for WW2, but a great great grandfather would have been too old to have been able to serve in WW2. A great grandfather would have served in WW1, and a great great grandfather would have served in the Spanish American War.
R H - you’re trying to correct someone’s own family lineage based on your own?
1. There’s no point, unless you’re trying to imply that the story is fake.
2. Not everyone has kids at the same age as your family. Examples:
This family always has kids when they’re 20. The Great Great Grandfather, born in 1920, is 100 years old in 2020. The Great Grandfather is 80. The Grandfather is 60. The Father is 40. The man is 20.
3. Men and women can have children at even younger ages than 20, I just used that as a simple number for your simple brain to comprehend.
Don’t be Triggered - to your first point thats what i took away from his message and wasn’t going to justify it with a response as it was offensive. However, i could have misread the intent and maybe he meant well.
I appreciate your response!
“We must look after one another as if we are one tribe.” Wouldn’t that be great!
maybe when aliens attack us :D
Yeah, this coronavirus bullshit just shows us how good globalism is
@@t-rex4622 congratulations on showing your ignorance
Love to see Matt get so into these movies, every time more and more. Bring on Infinity War!
Isaac Butcher and LOTR
Wtf? It's says your comment was posted 1 day ago
@@raduandrei3068 Yeah he watched it on patreon he has patre9
@@raduandrei3068 patreon*
@@Nova-df1rz oh, now I understand.
So at the moment Matts favourites are:
Black Panther
Captain America: Civil War
Avengers
Iron Man
Pretty solid
And both Guardians movies!
And guardians
True, he enjoyed both Guardians as well
Guardians too
Iron Man ✅
The Incredible Hulk ✅
Iron Man 2 ✅
Thor ✅
Captain America: The First Avenger ✅
The Avengers ✅
Iron Man 3 ✅
Thor: The Dark World ✅
Captain America: The Winter Soldier ✅
Guardians of the Galaxy ✅
Avengers: Age of Ultron ✅
Ant-Man ✅
Captain America: Civil War ✅
Doctor Strange ✅
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 ✅
Spider-Man: Homecoming ✅
Thor: Ragnarok ✅
Black Panther ✅
Avengers: Infinity War
Ant-Man and the Wasp
Captain Marvel
Avengers: Endgame
Spider-Man: Far From Home
It’s gonna be sad when they finish the MCU 😔
Couldn't have said it better, but can't wait until they get to phase 4 and 5
the future of the MCU will so lit
Marco Polo no, it looks really bad film wise.
@@ikoandreas5085 and why is that, just wondering, because phase 4 is kinda hype, but phase 5 is super hype, I can't wait until the fantastic four pop up
Jaysun Leblanc yes.
👍
My parents are in their 70's, they went to the movies to see this 3 times, watched it countless times streaming and inspired them to watch all the MCU movies.
"In my culture, death is not the end. it's more of a stepping off point. You reach out with both hands and Bast and Sekhmet, they lead you into a green veld where... you can run forever."
“There’s a fine line between self-preservation and just being ignorant.” Man Pastor hitting some By-Gone Jim moments too.
I really like the suit in this movie but am i the only one that prefers the Civil War suit cause its looks so much cooler
You're not the only one. This suit is a big step down from the one in Civil War.
I know right? The Civil War suit looks more bulky and imposing as opposed to the current suit which is more slimline.
Also I much prefer the physical helmet over the bleeding CG one. The suit carries less weight without the manual placing of the crown so to speak.
Now the act of removing the helmet has no purpose other than seeing the actor's face.
I know why they did this because the suit was too rigid and uncomfortable for stunts but it's still a shame.
so much cooler
The Kinetic Energy thing is something straight out of a videogame.
Chadwick was such an amazingly talented actor and his dedication to just keep on working his craft despite his fight with cancer truly showed how much he cared about his fans and his craft. The MCU isn't going to be the same without him and I'm glad Matt has now been able to experience this amazing character he's brought to life. RIP
When I heard Chadwick died, this is the first place I came. He's chilling with stan now.
WAKANDA FOREVER 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Rewatching this after Chadwick's passing. This hits different now especially seeing Matt's reaction to this movie. It's just beautiful. Rest in Power Chadwick, Wakanda forever.
Infinity war is what i’m really hyped for.
Infinity War video need to be at least an hour long including reaction+review+spoiler discussion. 2 hrs would be great :DD
Lotr is terrible
We all know he's gonna hate it.
Infinty War Is Not The Best Film I seen To Wackey and Need To Watch Too many movies to understand the plot
Speech at the end. What got me was the sentence "In times of crisis the wise build bridges but the foolish build barriers."
I’m glad you guys didn’t stay silent. You don’t have to be black to want change. Use your platform to inform and educate your subscribers. Keep up the great videos man!
Deep
It seems to me, that every one is overlooking Andy Serkis’s performance. Dude is really slept on
Matt's reaction to the UN scene had me sitting with the biggest smile on my face. I really needed that today. Thank you guys, your videos mean more to some than you might know
Fun fact Stan Lee was inspired by the civil rights movement in the creation of the Xmen Professor X was based on MLK and Magnero was based on Malcom X
Wow that's pretty crazy, I never would of thought that
Magnero...
How is magneto like malcom X though?
@@masjidrats2012 he wants all mutants to live above humans. Malcom X kinda wanted that for blacks but less extermination of whites as Magneto wanted to kill all humans
That's what stan lee CLAIMED but it's more of a marketing tagline than actual fact. If you read up on Malcolm X he is nothing like magneto. In the earliest X-Men issues magneto is literally just the head of the brotherhood of evil mutants and he intends to use his powers to conquer earth. Malcolm X never wanted to do anything like that. And considering all the times magneto has tried to commit genocide against humanity im the marvel universe it's very disrespectful to compare him to Malcolm x in any capacity. Malcolm x did not want to commit genocide against white people. I bought into Stan Lee's claim for a long time until started reading about the civil rights movement and realized it was total crap.
Matt should watch Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse
Omg yes!!!!!
Lol he did
he's gonna hate it
@@ioahII he did and from what I remember he liked it
It feels like waiting for Infinity War the first time all over again 😭
This movie, for me, is very personal. I went to see it with my family (we're Black and Ashkenazi Jewish) on my 21st birthday. To put it in perspective, my family NEVER watches superhero films with me. Ever! They all came out of the theater really impressed and happy. We were all in agreement that a movie with a mainly Black/African cast that didn't focus on Black pain and suffering that didn't have us as slaves, servants, gangsters, etc was really refreshing and so wonderful to watch. For the first time, we saw characters that looked like us be in a state of genuine power and in charge of their own destiny without any oppressive influence and it was GLORIOUS.
That being said, I do work in the industry, so the vfx took me out of the experience a few times. BUT, my rating is still an 8/10
Great video, Holden. I always look forward to your discussions with Matt, Jenna, Pastor, and company. Can't wait to see how the rest of the Infinity Saga reactions go. See you next week for Infinity War!
😘
Love this
The villain in this movie is literally talking about black oppression in history. This entire movie is about oppression. I don't know what you are on about.
Hah exactly if not for the racial issues this movie would not be rated as high as it is
Kajan Petit From my pov, he means it’s not just another slave movie or a movie based on a true story about the black plight. Yes it discusses oppression but it also creates a new world to explore in the movie, has fantastical elements, and characters of great stature and respect, it’s not the same old story we’ve gotten over and over again
No mention of Andy Serkis as Klaw at all?
He was so fun!
stiimuli I wanted more of him but I guess it was too difficult to turn him into the energy monster he becomes in the comics when he is exposed to a lot of vibranium.
He is always after some Precious 😋
Whoa, Matt's own Bygone Jim moment actually had me seriously moved.
Interestingly I see parallels between Killmonger and Anakin in that they both let hate and fear consume and guide there actions.
T'Challa should of been introduced a lot lot lot sooner and I hope we see a whole lot more of his character in the future.
@ Daryl
*SHOULD'VE (as in should have)*
not *SHOULD OF*
Daryl Stovall shut up
@@antighaVision
Yo, I'm just showin' my namesake the proper use of *contractions* ...Wasn't bein' shady.
what is a bygone jim moment ? They keep talking about it, but never say what it is.
@@Spottedfeather think it's gem not Jim, but it is basically an inspirational quote from the film.
thought I would give this video a rewatch after the news of Chadwick’s passing. The world has lost a truly great person. The MCU will not be the same without him and he will be greatly missed 💜
I know they're gonna dedicate the sequel to him and I am not ready. 😭
I got an ad the millisecond after Matt said “My rating is”
Sameee LMFAO
Ya...that's the point. He chose the ad times...
he does that so you don't click off on the ad to make you come back
RIP Chadwick Boseman, you have left an incredible life and a body of incredible work behind you. You will be missed 😔
Thank you for including all of the Stan Lee cameos when you do these videos. It may seem like a trivial matter to some people, but to all of us who were practically raised by these stories it means a lot to see you keeping his memory alive.
Holden: "This is like a John Romita Jr. Spider-Man"
Is clearly Mark Bagley
Beat me to it!
I was gonna say. Those huge, cartoony eyes are so Bagley.
Nerd
The first thing that came to mind.
The key to recognising Jr Jr art is if the character looks like it was chiseled from a rock.
I’m more excited for Matt to see infinity war than I was to see it myself!
I had that shit spoiled for me the day before seeing it, same for fucking endgame I couldn’t avoid shit at my high school
AJ Rojas probably should’ve gone on opening night
@@ajrojas7732 my friend spoiled what happens to Tony the day before I saw endgame I was so mad........ still am
@@ajrojas7732 same about Infinity War. Some fucking year 8 comes running up to me for no reason screaming a character's death.
AJ Rojas exactly why I make a point of seeing every MCU movie opening night
Danai Gurira is absolutely amazing!!! All of the subtle choices she brings to the role are just sooo fun to watch!
Danai Gurira is a gift. Her family is from my hometown back in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼. I went to college with her cousins.
Matt: Black Panther is my favourite MCU movie
Infinity war: Hold my beer
He probabbly won't like it
@Jude H i think He Would Like it...but end game Nehhh I don't think so
i have a feeling he won't like Infinity war nor End game. I can hear it already from endgame M:"Nobody dies!!!!"
@Jude H *Nah, he's gonna nitpick a lot about how time travel works.* He won't understand it just like those who watched Endgame once only.
@@johnelmartagbago3764 I still don't understand it and I've seen it many times don't be bias
This video hits diffrent now.....
Rest in peace chadwick...
I wonder how many other times Holden cut out Matt beating him. 🤣😂
Bruce Wayne hey bruce
It’s a whole new series we call “Matt’s mind blowers!”
@@Jbluez1 I prefer "matt watches interdimensional movies for the first time"
What’s pvp
Me: ha, what silly question
Oh no.
Technically he’s not wrong
polyvinylpyrrolidone
I felt like rewatching this and cry after the recent news hit.
“Power derived from pain and rage is the weakest power a man can have.”
-Matt 2020, Bygone Jim moment
Like the Sith
BextoMoose i still dont get how "bygone jim" apparently comes from Qui Gon Jinn.. i dont recall hearing him say any deep earth moving quotes in The Phantom Menace, someone help me understand
@@SmoovyNovaFan TBH, neither do I. I just know it's a deep moment and I think Matt likes them.
@@SmoovyNovaFan im pretty sure its bygone gym moments
I really wish Matt could experience Endgame in the theater on opening day. It's a movie experience I dont think I'll ever experience ever again. It felt like I was at a sporting event with people cheering and crying. It also felt like everyone in the theater went to see it together... We were giving each other high fives. Complete strangers!...were giving each other high fives!...in a movie theater!! Lol
Martin Freeman and Andy Serkis are the “Tolkien” white guys in this movie
Benedict Cumberbatch should be on this movie to complete the trio.
Tolkien: Andy Serkis, Martin Freeman, Benedict Cumberbatch (Gollum, Bilbo, Smaug)
Sherlock: Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock and Watson)
Nick fury was the only black guy on first avengers film soo lucky u guys get 2.😂🤣
Remember: Asgard needs to include non-whites to even exist onscreen, but when Wakanda is 100% black, this is somehow a victory for diversity.
TheZapan99 Now I can agree that “historically” I’ve never heard of a black Viking but Thor is also set in a fantastical alien world where there are many creeds and colors unknown truly to society, it is also based off of the comics that featured these characters...so maybe I could give you Heimdal but Hogun (of the Warriors Three) has been Asian as of the comics...also need to look at the setting, Wakanda is a earth based isolationist African country that has never been conquered, meaning white people have never affected it (if you follow World History of colonization), so an alien planet with two “non-white” people/aliens makes more sense than an African nation that has never been colonized and who have remained in isolation having a bunch of white people around
Black Doug They got 3 actually if you count Bucky 😂
When you know exactly why you refreshed TH-cam at 10am on a Saturday 😎
12am sunday here in Australia, makes it a fun quarantine thing.
Your channel is officially my adult version of saturday morning cartoons! Love yall keep up the great content!
I have a new found love and respect for Matt, he really won me over in this video with his empathy and understanding 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Holden: (says score)
Everyone else: (shocked silence)
Also, now everyone else knows what Holden feels like regularly.
I was jumping on my seat everytime I see matt loving every second of this movie! See you in INFINITY WAR!!!
13:58 Everyone stays disrespecting Blade I swear to god...
I’m hyped to see blade in phase 5
He didn’t say Black Panther was the first black superhero on screen, but Black Panther is the first black superhero. Check Wikipedia: Black Panther came out in 1966 and Blade didn’t come out until 1973, effectively making Black Panther the first black superhero in mainstream comics
Right
Blade 2 is the shit.
They disrespect it bc it’s trash
Matt on the floor broke me and glad they loved it!!!!
I enjoyed this edition of “my friend watches” and I appreciate the efforts all of you put into it to make the connections this film has with our current political/social struggles while not taking a divisive position. The emphasis on humility, compassion and finding common ground and unity is much needed in our day. It is far too easy for us to talk over each other and to confuse loud voices with strong ideas.
Well done everyone. Keep making great content.
Sometimes, strong ideas need loud voices to be heard.
Sometimes, divisiveness is necessary - You can't just embrace your oppressors and hope for them to see the errors of their ways.
Let's not pretend that Gandhi or Martin Luther King Jr. were scared of a divisive position. They knew that only in spelling out the problems you can really find a solution and move people to truly come together to change the world for the better.
It might not be the best *MCU* movie, but as a stand alone movie it’s so powerful. It takes a very real and serious topic and makes it accessible for everyone to grasp and is chalked full of important conversation topics
Loved this movie, the only thing that let it down were the special effects in the third act.
Same here...the train scene with Jaguar v Panther.. i cringed so hard because MCU is so well known for it's great CGI and after seeing Thanos, how in the hell did that train scene get by?
Same like for awhile I didn't like it but after rewacthing it again recently, the film is fantastic
Yea, the cgi/obvious green screen scenes are really bad but I give it a bit of a pass because it has some of the most powerful scenes in the MCU. It's not a S-tier MCU movie but it's either A or B-tier.
Same, wasn't the reason the cgi was lacking was because of infinity war & endgame had all the best fx studios tied up or something like that?
So supposedly they didn't have enough time to finish the vfx so that is a big factor
Ooofff...Holden, you did Jenna dirty. You didn't even link her channel in the description
I've been waiting for this. Thank you, Holden and Matt and Jenna and Pastor y'all :)
Lately, I'm a student. I've been in a lot of depression lately and I feel like I don't feel anything anymore. These videos make my day. Thank you for this. Genuinely.
I don't know if this will help or come off as cringe buy you matter.
As someone who has not dealt with personal depression but has friends and family that have suffered from it I can say that it does get better. I have lived my life with someone who was depressed and I have seen them fluctuate a bit but generally get better. Just remember that. Right now is weird but things will get better. And also remember that you, as a human being matter. I don't know you, but I care deeply about your well being. Good luck and hang in there.
I’ve been dealing with a lot of depression myself and i know how it feels. But these videos has actually made me exited for something in the longest time in a while, always gives me a little smile when these drop out!
So strange and so sad...looking back without T’Chala being here anymore. Rest In Peace Chadwick Boseman.
Is that Matt's Marvel shirt that Jenna is wearing that Holden lovingly gave him a week or 2 ago? 😳
Whaaaat
Aren’t they together, if not married?
Matt and Jenna I mean, obviously Matt and Holden are already together
Crazy to see how this movie is somehow even more relevant now than when it was released
I suggest you to have matt watch the “To the end” trailer before endgame
Rest in Power Chadwick. Truly a king.
I had a feeling Matt was going to LOVE this. It’s my most favorite mcu film. I’ve realized up to now that Me and Matt have the exact same taste!
matt still finding "what are thooose" funny cause culturally he's still in 2014
“Oh ho, look at that Spideyness!”
- Matt Lane, 2020
Hello There
@Paweł Petek General Kenobi
@Arigato Senpai You underestimate my power!
@@connorstork9197 Don't try it
Paweł Petek AaaAAaaaHhHhhHHHhh
*Side note:* I just wanted to say that I loved that Eric’s ancestral plane was the apartment where his father died (as opposed to the wildlife of wakanda) bc his father was never brought back and given a proper burial. I feel Eric also didn’t interact with any of the other past kings while in his ancestral plane bc of this and the fact that he didn’t grow up there and shared no true/tangible connection to that land and it’s Panther god
Matt’s reactions really hit different now. RIP King 👑
Hopefully Infinity War turns his attitude about Doctor Strange around. He's INCREDIBLE in that movie.
I honestly don’t really like the doctor strange movie compared to the rest of the mcu but I love him in infinity war. And I think I will like his next movie with Wanda
Very devasted after hearing the news, wanted to see this one more time
What's interesting about Black Panther is that they made the most advanced country in the world ultra-Nationalist and it's most intelligent resident the most openly xenophobic hero in the MCU.
The movie is definitely anti-Imperialist, but then it takes a weird turn at the end to become pro-Globalist despite the bulk of the film seemingly validating Wakanda's Nationalism. Even Okoye proudly admits that if she is forced to choose between her nation and her husband, she'd kill her husband without question.
This is the movie trying to comment on too many things I think.
the whole movie is about how the nation's ultra-Nationalism has led it to take a disgusting route in the course of history (ignoring the pains and struggles of other people around the world).
@Tyler Gilbert Wakanda is not isolationist. They routinely use hard power abroad. They show absolutely no respect to the sovereignty of other nations.
@Tyler Gilbert I'm not interested in the comics, but for as long as we have seen Wakanda in the MCU they have been doing whatever they like, wherever they like, whenever they like.
"The Dora Milaje have jurisdiction wherever the Dora Milaje find themselves to be."
I think watching the "to the end" trailer would go perfectly with the series your doing
Agreed, it is such a good trailer!
They definitely need to do it
Yes
Yusssss
that guy is literally me when okoye said her iconic line
I just cried rewatching this with you. I see so much new meaning that I didn't recognise before. RIP Chadwick.
This was EXACTLY the reaction I was expecting from Matt. With so many bygone Jim moments, I knew he'd love it,
Shoutout Holden for keeping it real I honestly didn’t really care much for black panther either but it was still a good movie definitely around 7/10 for me
I've been so excited to see Matt's reaction to this movie 😄 I'm sure we all knew that this was the one to win him over for sure! Now I'm going to enjoy the movie for the 50th time 😂
I feel like I gotta seperate my opinions on this movie, since it was such a phenomenon back when it came out. All in all, I loved it. I'd give it an 8.0, and it's only that low because of the technical problems like poor CGI. Solid story, great villain, phenomenal soundtrack.
As for the cultural impact, as a black man it was great to see a film with a mostly black cast in such a high profile franchise. I'm not saying I can't relate to white heroes (peter parker is still my fav. superhero), but there's something special about seeing an entire cast that looks like you.
Additionally, a major character, M'Baku, was played by a Tobagonian, and I am from Trinidad and Tobago, and our country was quite proud to see how popular he became after the film. Also, Shuri's actress was Guyanese, and the cast also incuded several other West Indians. So there was an additional layer of "representation" in this film was appreciated by myself and most others in my region.
8/10 for me. That's based on the overall MCU. At the time I would've gave this a 9.5 for sure.
Really enjoying taking this whole journey with you guys. The MCU is by far my favourite on-screen universe; I'd call it the defining cinematic achievement of a generation. I grew up on Star Wars, Aliens, Terminator and the like - they all have a special place in my heart but this just blows all of that out of the water due to the level of the craft, the scale of the character and world building, the casting, the threading of so many arcs and narratives and the emotional heart of it all. Seeing Holden sign this one off by saying "See you in Infinity War" gave me excited tingles for what's to come for Matt and Jenna!
PS: I know Jeremy wasn't part of this one but his sadness at not being featured in the comments recently made me think - I feel like his observations are so on-point that I subconsciously feel like he and I must have already discussed these films at length even though we've never met! Just wanted to give him a shout-out as his contributions are solid.
I can agree to everyone’s rating. I remembered seeing the movie, and I loved it. But, would I go out of my way and watch it again...no
Jay Cook I’ll happily watch it if it’s on tv & I’m just flipping through. I’ve probably seen it 6 or 7 times in that manner. But I do think it’s one of the weaker MCU movies. Particularly the 3rd act.
RIP King. Amazing to realize he was battling stage 3 cancer while he made one of the most iconic superhero movies ever.
I'm excited for Infinity War! Can't wait to see their reaction.
The intro was pleasant surprise, thank you matt for making me proud!
When I first looked at your channel and was introduced to Matt I was very critical of him and his view. But over time, I have come to understand him alot better and began to understand his point of view and those things that are important to him. He has grown considerably and although I don't agree with some points and got to understand his frame of mind and he began to grow on me. 1st impressions can be misleading at times and sometimes it takes a couple times to get a good read on a person. So with that being said, as they say, " I don't care what people say about you, you're alright with me ". Lol .Also you've done a good job handling current issues in a sensitive way !!!
i love to see Matt loose his shit, over a line of dialogue.
Holden if you were a boxer your nickname would be ‘Humble’ Holden Hardman
Triple H
I'd say it Holden "Humble" Hardman
Santiago Zuniga bruuuuh
May Chadwick rip he was a great actor and great man taken too soon rest well man.😭
I've watched several of these videos from you guys and I love it. You guys are different but yet so in tune with each other, it's a joy to watch true friends.
This is my favorite youtube channel, thanks for all of the great content!
I heard a story about how a little boy (something like 5 or 8, can't remember) saved (I think it was) his brothers life after one of them was impaled and remembered how killmonger died after the blade was pulled out, so he knew no to pull whatever it was out
That's really cool to know!
This was a decent movie. I would rank it somewhere near the middle of the overall MCU. Doesn't at all deserve to be the first superhero movie to get a Best Picture nomination. I was more interested in Shuri and the whole city and technology. I feel like they phoned in the fights and CGI in this movie for some reason. It did a good job of setting up the characters though. I still have high hopes for a sequel.
Dark Knight was up for best picture, btw.
I'm pretty sure there were many problems with cgi
Eidlones dark knight wasn’t up for best picture. Ledger got a posthumous oscar for his performance, but the film itself wasn’t nominated for best picture
These days movies mostly aren't nominated for how good they are, but what message they have. Take that how it is.
It wasn't nominated for Best Picture because it was one of the "Best Pictures" that year, unfortunately. It's all politics these days.
Loved this movie 😭 . Some people won’t get the deep weight of some of the things covered and why it hits certain people in a specific way.
It wrongly implies that blacks are victims and whites are evil. It preaches against barriers while ironically promoting the notion of an ethno-state in Wakanda. The lore makes no sense. Why not give the Black Panther power to everyone? Where did the anti-Black Panther power / antidote come from? The entire thing was trash.
Matt is the MVP for enjoying this movie so much
I absolutely LOVE Black Panther. The ultimate theme of skinfolk (black ppl all around the world) versus kinfolk (wakandans) is something that is impactful for all ppl who watch this film, but hits especially hard for any black person anywhere.
The almost silent “war” between African Americans, native Africans, and Caribbean black ppl is something very real and extremely unique to the black experience. And I absolutely love that they chose this to be the real “fight” in this movie. Both sides were right but the conflict was about how to go about achieving that goal.
(Also wanna say the discussion amongst black GP and black marvel-heads about the themes of this film were absolutely amazing to experience and learn from)
Just a week to Infinity War!
Matt Rankings:
Iron Man- 7/10
The Incredible Hulk- 3/10
Iron man 2- liked it
Thor- 5/10
Captain America: The First Avenger- didn’t like it
The Avengers- 9.5/10
Iron Man 3- 7/10
Thor: The Dark World- 5/10
Captain America: The Winter Soldier- 5/10
Guardians of the Galaxy- 8/10
Avengers: Age is Ultron- 7/10
Ant-Man- 7.5/10
Caption America: Civil War- 9.6/10
Doctor Strange- 4/10
Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2: 8.5/10
Spider-Man: Homecoming- 6.5/10
Thor: Ragnarok- 7/10
Black Panther- 9.5/10
@@chasedanielharris agreed
Kenny Olivier meh not really, it had a great villain with a believable purpose, it actually adds to the development of the black panther as a character, it has an amazing cinematography with a great soundtrack (personal taste) but it’s not perfect an 8.5/10 is well deserved. In comparison infinity war was a 9.5/10 endgame was 8.5
It'd be interesting to have him go back through each of these and re-rate them afterwards. I just don't understand his takes on The First Avenger and Winter Soldier. Personally those are both top tier but to each their own.
We’re in the endgame now.
@Kenny Olivier the majority disagrees
The cuts to Holden editing are gold
I am very pleased Matt liked it so much! :D
Honestly after watching this and getting everyone’s review on it makes me have a deeper understanding of this movie that I never realized. Great reaction! 😌
Rest in Peace to Chadwick we will miss you❤️
Wakanda Forever❤️
13:58 "The first black superhero" Like Steel, and Blade, War Machine, and Falcon.
Black panther-1966
Falcon-1969
Blade-1973
War machine-1979
Steel-1993
He literally was the first black superhero to appear in American comics
Elite six good point!
the Tchalla vs Imbaku fight was the most locked in I have ever seen matt. That was so cool, leaned forward and everything, dude was in the ZONE.
I enjoy this content so much Holden thank you for making quarantine enjoyable ❤️