After months of hype, this weekend Avengers: Infinity War finally arrived in cinemas. Much to the delight of fans, the film delivered on many promises. There are epic action sequences, there are loads of humour and there are a lot of heartbreaking and memorable moments, just as the Russo Brothers warned. Despite the overwhelmingly positive feedback for the film, however, there are some who still feel shortchanged.
Warning: this article contains spoilers.
There are some who feel that Infinity War didn’t give enough attention to Black Panther, Falcon, Nick Fury, and War Machine. In fact, they believe the film is a good reflection of how Hollywood and Disney treat black actors and characters in the industry. Just have a look at the tweets below:
The marginalization of #BlackPanther & its supporting cast in 'Avengers: #InfinityWar' is indicative of a larger problem in Hollywood's treatment of characters of color pic.twitter.com/qAzW2vgTWQ
— I Wanna Talk To Sampson! (@JMYChi) April 29, 2018
"Black Panther not being the lead character in Infinity War is the continued reduction of Black specific safe spaces in the MCU and the assault on Wakanda can be compared to colonization on a COSMIC scale." My debut article for The Root drops at 6.
— Roscoe's Wetsuit (@NewTSage) April 29, 2018
Of course, there are many reasons to take into account as to why these characters got a smaller role. Firstly, Black Panther just had his own solo film. It was a huge success and they didn’t need to introduce his character again. If people wanted more Black Panther they could just go watch Black Panther.
Secondly, most of the third act took place in Wakanda. It was incredibly refreshing to see a place other than the U.S. saving and protecting the world. In fact, it’s one of the coolest moments of the entire film. Personally, I was incredibly proud to see Africa represented that way.
Thirdly, War Machine and Falcon were never going to be big players in Avengers: Infinity War. Their characters were never that important to begin with. Same can be said about Black Widow, Hawkeye or even Scarlett Witch. They were all present but it was far more important to see the key players lead the fight against Thanos.
Lastly, Avengers 4 will definitely see a new set of heroes play a bigger part in the continued fight against Thanos. It’s very likely that more black characters, like Okoye, M’Baku, War Machine and Shuri, will play a bigger role. Shuri’s popularity alone ensures her a place in the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Complaining about Black Panther’s role in Avengers: Infinity War is silly. The same arguments could be made for Captain America, who also didn’t get a lot of screentime. The film has a huge roster of characters. It was always going to focus on certain individuals more than others. It’s just not possible to give everyone a full story arc within two or three hours.
With that said, get this man a shield!
The person with the repeated comments here is the one feeling most about this topic. And they irritate so much they should be in the movie and let ultron deal with them. So petty and stupid
“Black Panther not being a lead character in Infinity War”… uh, nobody was… I don’t think this person understands a crossover/collaboration movie.
what’s new, its 2018 and people get offended for everything
‘Black specific safe spaces’ – if such a thing should exist, then that’s racist.
Everyone was treated badly in this movie… Thanos sees no colour… Unlike most of the fuckers writing these articles.
Not seeing color isn’t a good thing.
I personally felt the Wakanda scene was the highlight of the film
I mean two ppl have an opinion .. who cares.
Ppl need to calm down, if they didn’t like it oh well everyone else loved it
It’s just a fukin movie!
Wakanda is a technological marvel, with incredibly powerful warriors and amazing skill. Black panther, war machine, and falcon all are well played and without trying to spoil anything fight hard as hell
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I’m still offended at the fact that Asians aren’t represented in the Avengers 😤
Atleast they had the girl-on-girl fight scene…so Feminazi sentiments haven’t been hurt xD
Gamora was a major player in the movie and she isn’t exactly Irish
People seem to forget she’s balck, to put it more bluntly…
Those same people believe the world is flat…
It’s wrong to just ignore folks that have these complaints. I can understand where people of color would have some reservations about that lack of lead roles and it’s fair to question the movie considering how incredible Black Panther was.
Wait?! Was it the same Wheeler New York was dévastée? Meh
I’m black and i felt no way insulted by any portryal of the Wakandans and ya, Johan Schulze said it best.
A rubbish argument
What does that even mean. Saw it on Saturday I thought everyone fought bravely and together against Thanos.
Bla Bla bla
Altamish Mahomed really? Really? Asses
DO IT FOR THE AD REVENUE!
What about green people!?!?! Hulk only got a few moments before being turned back into Banner and then go no time onscreen after that!
And thanos basically did a mass genocide on zen-whoberis…. also green
Firstly, NOWHERE else in the world had the tech to fix Vision, only an African nation could help. Secondly they took their final stand in Wakanda. And the fight sequence where Captain America and Black Panther were all army of two, that’s unison.
These people need to take a seat and realise everything doesn’t revolve around race.
It was a brilliant movie. End of discussion.
Peter-John read this kak bra
Peter-John read this kak bra
I’ve labeled this as the dumbest shit I’ve seen on the Internet today.
I’ve labeled this as the dumbest shit I’ve seen on the Internet today.
I’ve labeled this as the dumbest shit I’ve seen on the Internet today.
You will never win face it some cunt will always be offended
You will never win face it some cunt will always be offended
You will never win face it some cunt will always be offended
Very true
Marnél ……
Wakanda shit is this ????
What?! Didn’t the Avengers run to Wakanda (Africa) to mount their defence? That in my view was high praise.
If anything this is Thanos’ film everyone else are side characters
Seriously!!?
I don’t feel there is any place for racial arguments here! All Africans can be proud about the role Wakanda and Africa played in such an iconic film. Completely agree with Johan Schulze- Cpt America and Black Panther fighting side by side… come on let’s push forward and stop pulling back and critizing- let people and countries get roles and world renown status on merit and not colour!
What about the great symbolism of captain America and black panther leading the charge together. Neither one infront of the other but as equals. Thats something that stood out to me.
Jose Quinones
Jose Quinones
Amazing how everything and everything can always be twisted and warped into a racial debate.
Amazing how everything and everything can always be twisted and warped into a racial debate.
Give me a fucking break!!! It’s an AVENGERS movie, not BP 2, every other character is a side cast other than the Avengers, what a fucking MORON!!!!
Give me a fucking break!!! It’s an AVENGERS movie, not BP 2, every other character is a side cast other than the Avengers, what a fucking MORON!!!!
Oh ffs
Oh ffs
Oh ffs
There are some stupid people in this world.
There are some stupid people in this world.
There are some stupid people in this world.
There are some stupid people in this world.