While there are still a few more weeks until "Black Panther" hits theaters, Monday night's Hollywood premiere sent Black Twitter into a frenzy as they raved about the purple carpet photos and reviews.
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Director Ryan Coogler and many of the movie's stars, including Chadwick Boseman, Danai Gurira, Lupita Nyong'o, Michael B. Jordan and Angela Bassett, were in attendance for the debut of the film, which follows Black Panther, or T'Challa, as he returns home to his African nation of Wakanda to reclaim his throne.
For the Los Angeles affair, the celebrities they traded in a red carpet for a purple one. Strutting in their best African-inspired attire, they dressed to impressed and tweeps couldn’t stop obsessing over the outfits.
I feel like these outfits were for anyone that tries to deny how African #BlackPanther is set to be. As in this movie is clearly going to be unapologetically black and you expect me not be excited? Please pic.twitter.com/2fyH2BnN9G
— tobí akingbadé (@TobiRachel_) January 30, 2018
Issa Rae and Sterling K. Brown (and family) got that “royal attire” memo too! I just can’t 😍 #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/I1CQxIZ75C
— Dionne Grant (@DionneGrant) January 30, 2018
Look at them SLAYIN at The Black Panther premier😍 pic.twitter.com/333Y4MpSvm
— Cute Black Babies (@Lilblackbabies) January 30, 2018
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The fashions weren’t the only thing that had folks talking. Many headed to Twitter to also praise the flick and make predictions about the impact it will have. Many called it “amazing” and “exceptional,” celebrating the filmmakers for the strong plot lines and production designs.
Just got back from the Black Panther premiere and after party. You will see this movie five or six times. It is everything and then some.
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) January 30, 2018
I don’t even like superhero movies but THIS IS IT! I feel like I felt after watching Wonder Woman BUT BETTER! Like. Wow. Im amazed! #BlackPanther
— Tre'vell Anderson (@TrevellAnderson) January 30, 2018
BLACK PANTHER SURPASSED STAR WARS. With gratitude, awe, respect and invigoration, sincerely,
— ⭐Jill Scott⭐ (@missjillscott) January 30, 2018
@MissJillScott
#BlackPanther is simply awesome. Extremely bold and as touching as it is thrilling, it boasts GOT-style intrigue, crazy innovative action and a deep bench of memorable characters. Top 5 all-time Marvel movie, easy. More later. pic.twitter.com/mmz8Nuf1sy
— Brian Truitt (@briantruitt) January 30, 2018
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Others praised the blackbuster for its representation of African culture and emphasis on black excellence.
BLACK PANTHER is just astonishing. Ryan Coogler has harnessed the superhero movie — and a really fun one! — to explore profound ideas and create vivid images of black excellence that so rarely ever make it to a giant Hollywood movie. Wow wow wow!
— Adam B. Vary (@adambvary) January 30, 2018
Stunning visuals. Iconic performances. And A REAL FREAKING STORY about a wealthy nation confronting its role in the world. Black Panther has the goods. Also there’s a post-credits scene. Here’s the premiere crowd racing back to watch it. pic.twitter.com/EiS7z9xbA7
— Rebecca Keegan (@ThatRebecca) January 30, 2018
I am still on a high from seeing Black Panther last night. It was so beautiful, so BLACK, so amazing, so full of the ancestors. My son (12) gave it a 10 out 10. I'm so happy he has a powerful yet tender superhero who looks like him.
— Britni Danielle (@BritniDWrites) January 30, 2018
Salute #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/cyls1sIjmX
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Those who didn’t attend the premiere chimed in as well. They were excited about the reactions they were seeing online, which gave them even more incentive to check out “Black Panther” when it’s available everywhere Feb. 16.
My favorite thing about these Black Panther reactions is that no one is using the same routine three words they used to review other MCU films. They’re giving actual details, which means the film actually stood out and offered something original to the MCU slate. I’m so excited! pic.twitter.com/g1eGjt6KFj
— optimus prime’s wife (@sydneybaretts) January 30, 2018
I’m reading and seeing nothing but glowing takes on Black Panther. It’s dusty in here. pic.twitter.com/oWCmYGaRfz
— Eartha Litt (@MADly_INsane) January 30, 2018
These Black Panther reviews pic.twitter.com/AtByLpGa3D
— Tre (@tblack) January 30, 2018
A few even urged movie lovers not to bootleg it but to actually pay to see it in theaters.
You will not watch Black Panther on Bootleg
— The Shaquandalyn of Superhero comics (@TheAceblade) January 30, 2018
You will not watch Black Panther on Bootleg
You will not watch Black Panther on Bootleg
You will not watch Black Panther on Bootleg
You will not watch Black Panther on Bootleg
You will not watch Black Panther on Bootleg
You will not
When the bootleg man comes into the barbershop talking about he got Black Panther dvds for sale pic.twitter.com/qTKot63fgT
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) January 30, 2018
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