Black Panther is the eighteenth film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, with Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker and Andy Serkis.
After the death of his father, T'challa, successor to the throne, will return to his homeland, the nation of Wakanda, a country that remains in the shadows, away from the rest of the world. From that moment, he will fight to take control of his destiny and assume his position as king, however, several opportunists will try to take his place and, consequently, acquire the power of Black Panther. Among these candidates is Erik Killmonger, the main villain of the film, although not the only one.
Killmonger
The real name of Erik is N'Jadaka and is original of Wakanda. In the comics, he was enslaved by Ulysses Klaw after he murdered his parents and his entire village. On the other hand, in the film, both are allies and work together in the theft and sale of vibranium. However, Killmonger is not a simple thief; he is an idealist who will do everything necessary to protect his people and impart justice. Yes, you listened well: Erik wants justice.
Obviously, his means are violent and cruel, but, at all times, he manifests his egalitarian and comprehensive vision, which extends an invitation to claim for all those who find themselves in unfavorable situations. Eric demands the intervention of Wakanda in the outside world and claims that he has never used his resources for the benefit of the defenseless.
Despite his intentions, his corrupt heart turns him into an evil being, perhaps one of the most evil of the MCU. In the same way, he was not the only villain, there was another one who takes all my recognition.
Ulysses Klaue
, merchant, smuggler and mobster, he remained an occasional and utilitarian villain who did not contribute too much to the MCU during many films; and although his interventions contributed enough to make him recognized, it was in Black Panther that he was able to shine as a villain.
Histrionic, ruthless, charismatic and strategic, Klaue understood the essence of his character - and of any respectable villain - to perfection. In his short time on screen, he went through all the roles: victim, victimizer; hunter, prey; villain and supervillain ...
Andy Serkis added to his long history of sublime performances a magnificent interrogation scene, and showed that extraterrestrial powers, interdimensional gaps in the sky or egomaniac motivations are not needed to build a villain as fearsome as it is entertaining.