Da 5 Bloods is the first great Black Vietnam film, not just the first. It’s a movie whose modern envelope minces empathy and excitement within the unsung sacrifice of the African American soldier.
In Da 5 Bloods, four African American vets battle the forces of man and nature when they return to Vietnam seeking the remains of their fallen Squad Leader.
Believe the hype. Avengers: Infinity War begins to close the portal to Marvel Studios’ three phases in an extravagant fashion, serving as a prime example that story and spectacle can coexist in a summer blockbuster.
With its unique aesthetic, incredibly talented cast, and political relevance, Black Panther is a landmark superhero film that should set the trend for others to follow.