If you haven't heard of "Black Panther," I'm not sure where you've been hiding, but let me tell you that it's a new Marvel movie that you need to see as soon as possible. If you won't just take my word for it, let me give you a few more reasons why you need to see this movie, in theaters if at all possible.
1. Shuri
You'd think the number one reason would be more complex, but this wise-cracking teenage tech genius really is one of the shining stars of the film.
2. The visuals
Every frame is stunning.
3. The morality
Sure, the actual issue is a fictitious substance, but the question of where our duty lies as human beings is always an interesting subject.
4. Erik Killmonger
A villain with a point? Sign us up.
5. Nakia
A woman with the same point who is doing something about it in a non-villain way? Double sign us up.
6. T'Challa
The man himself. The king, the superhero, the very handsome diplomat.
7. The Dora Milaje
They're the royal guard. They're amazing. They're tough. They're going to protect their own.
8. Okoye
Another amazing woman? You bet. She's in charge of keeping T'Challa safe, even when he freezes.
9. The technology
Sure, it's pretend — but it's still amazing.
10. Family
Because what's more important than family?
11. The costume design
We're not even mad they all keep changing their outfits in the middle of so much political unrest because every outfit is a look.
12. The fight scenes
Without spoiling anything? Just know that they're awesome.
13. The experience
What's the worst that can happen if you go and don't love it? Then you don't love it like everyone else in their right minds. No big deal.