Black Panther fever hits the VI; Movie receives five star reviews!
The night also marked the reopening of the cineplex that was severely damaged following the hurricanes of September 2017.
The event kicked off with a cocktail reception to celebrate the reopening of the Cineplex and the premiere of Black Panther.
During the reception, the Firebird Dancers performed an Afro West African style piece which had the audience rocking to the beat of the drums.
Wakanda dance
Sarah Penney, Director of the Firebird Dancers, stated in an interview that the dancers went "crazy" when they heard they would be doing a piece inspired by the movie.
"We drew an inspiration from the film and it was a positive inspiration to take the girls into an Afro West African style. They were so excited to be doing Wakanda which brought out an energy that I did not expect," expressed Ms Penney.
Patrons were treated to a VIP experience as they were greeted by Flow Girls. Persons were able to have their pictures taken and then ushered to the reception area for finger foods and wine.
'Something to be proud of'
Before the movie was shown, Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull, Second District Representative, stated he was very "excited" to see the movie, while adding that it is "something to be proud of".
Hon Turnbull said, "I'm very excited to see and experience what all the people of the broader world have been talking about. This is an exciting time as a nation, as a people that we have something especially to be proud of."
"I'm ecstatic and I've been seeing the hype all over social media about the movie, the culture, the history behind of it and I am so looking forward to seeing Black Panther," said Damien R. Smith who came out to support the reopening and to see Black Panther.
Reaction to Black Panther
In an exclusive interview with the CEO of Digicel, Kevin R. Gordon, he expressed that he "love that the movie portrayed black persons as heroes".
He said, "Very good movie. What I loved about the movie was that it portrayed black persons as heroes as opposed to victims, drug lord, thieves, rapist. I loved the storyline and the plot. There was a good ending and it was not boring. There was enough action right through to keep you connected. It was like watching a thriller as well as an action movie all in one," Mr Gordon said, noting that he would watch it again.
Speaking with Shanelle M. Williams, a patron, she commented that the movie was "awesome" and she now has a "crush" on the character that played the prince of Wakanda.
"Oh my goodness, I'm not going to lie I have a crush on the prince. I loved the action. I loved the suspense," adding that she would book a flight to visit Wakanda because it is such a "beautiful place".
Meanwhile, Miss BVI 2017/18, Khephra D. Sylvester, told our newsroom that she is a Marvel fan and thought the movie was "awesome".
She expressed, "It was really awesome and I'm a Marvel fan. My favourite part had to be the modern day jokes that they incorporated. It was really funny."
The reopening of UP's Cineplex, along with the premiere of the movie Black Panther, was well supported.
According to reports reaching our newsroom, VIP and Balcony tickets have been sold out for the entire holiday weekend.
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17 Responses to “Black Panther fever hits the VI; Movie receives five star reviews!”
We were extremely happy to have back a place to relax comfortably. After a long time l had some recreation time. That movie was off the chain. l grabbed my seat many time as the movie had some parts.
You have permission to see this movie again and again...
Very few of those who consider themselves other than African is interested in paying movie fees to see women with relaxed hair
Global world economics have now shown that it is now time for women of African descent to get their hair in "natural" order
UP YE MIGHTY RACE!