The Best Chadwick Boseman Movies To Watch Right Now 2021
Chadwick Aaron Boseman was an actor and writer from the United States. He started working as a writer, director, and actor on the stage after studying directing at Howard University, receiving a Drama League Directing Fellowship and an acting AUDELCO, and being nominated for a Jeff Award as a playwright for Deep Azure.
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Chadwick Aaron Boseman was an actor and writer from the United States. He started working as a writer, director, and actor on the stage after studying directing at Howard University, receiving a Drama League Directing Fellowship and an acting AUDELCO, and being nominated for a Jeff Award as a playwright for Deep Azure. In 2010, he got his first big part as a series regular on Persons Unknown, and his breakout performance came in 2013 in the historical film 42 as baseball star Jackie Robinson. He continues to play historical characters in films such as Get on Up (2014), in which he played musician James Brown, and Marshall, in which he played lawyer and future Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall (2017).
From 2016 to 2019, Boseman rose to worldwide prominence as the superhero Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). He starred in four MCU films, including the 2018 film of the same name, for which he won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. He was also included in the 2018 Time 100 for becoming the first black actor to star in an MCU film.
Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016. He kept his sickness a secret, continuing to perform while also heavily supporting cancer organizations until his death from the disease in 2020. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, his last picture, was released posthumously the same year to great acclaim, garnering him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor and a Golden Globe award for Best Actor Motion Picture Drama. Boseman also earned four nominations for his roles in Da 5 Bloods and Ma Rainey's Black Bottom at the 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards, the most for a single actor at a single event, and won Male Actor in a Leading Role for Ma Rainey.
21 Bridges (2019)
The Russo Brothers, who directed "Captain America: Civil War," cast Boseman in this picture about an NYPD investigator who closes down the 21 bridges going into Manhattan in order to apprehend two police murderers.
Although the film is a mediocre action thriller, Boseman has shown that he can be a successful action star outside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
21 Bridges | Final Trailer | Own it NOW on Digital HD, Blu-Ray & DVD
The Express (2008)
This film, directed by Gary Fleder, is based on the real-life story of Ernie Davis (Rob Brown), who struggles to overcome hurdles throughout his football career at Syracuse University before becoming the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.
Floyd Little, a fellow Syracuse running back who went on to become a famous football player, is played by Boseman in his feature film debut. This is his first film role.
The Express Official Trailer #1 - Dennis Quaid Movie (2008) HD
Black Panther (2018)
Boseman's career was altered forever when he starred in "Black Panther" (starring in a billion-dollar franchise has that effect).
The Ryan Coogler-directed superhero picture cemented Boseman's role as King T'Challa in the imaginations of generations of Marvel fans, and it went on to become one of the most popular films in the MCU. Google provides an introduction to the Blu-ray, as well as deleted sequences, extra material, audio commentary, and more.
Black Panther Teaser Trailer [HD]
Draft Day (2014)
This sports drama follows the general manager of the Cleveland Browns (Kevin Costner) as he struggles with the internal politics of the NFL Draft, which is Boseman's first big role since his success in "42."
He portrays a rising collegiate football star who aspires to be the first overall selection.
Draft Day Official Trailer #1 (2014) - Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner Movie HD
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
In Marvel's third "Captain America" film, Boseman debuted as the superhero, Black Panther. When his father, King T'Challa of Wakanda, is assassinated at the United Nations in an alleged terrorist assault, Prince T'Challa takes up the mantle of his cat-themed alter persona to track down the culprits.
Even in a picture brimming with compelling superheroes, Chadwick Boseman's portrayal of Black Panther shines out, creating excitement for his standalone feature.
Marvel's Captain America: Civil War - Trailer 2
Marshall (2017)
If there's one thing we've learned from Boseman's cinematic career, it's that he has a knack for portraying genuine people. The movie "Marshall," directed by Reginald Hudlin, is based on the life of Thurgood Marshall, the first black Supreme Court Justice, who came to prominence as a result of Brown vs. the Board of Education, a landmark 1954 civil rights decision. The first case of the lawyer, the State of Connecticut v. Joseph Spell, is the subject of "Marshall."
Marshall Trailer #1 (2017) | Movieclips Trailers
Message From The King (2016)
In 2016, Fabrice Du Welz directed the revenge-action-thriller Message from the King, which was written by Stephen Cornwell and Oliver Butcher and directed by Fabrice Du Welz. Produced by Cornwell, David Lancaster, and Simon Cornwell, the picture also has Chadwick Boseman, Luke Evans, Teresa Palmer, and Alfred Molina among its starry ensemble. With Boseman as the protagonist, the story centers on Jacob King (Boseman), a man from Cape Town, South Africa, who goes to Los Angeles in search of his younger sister. After discovering that she has been killed, Jacob sets out to revenge her murder.
The project, as well as Boseman's casting, was officially revealed on November 4, 2014. The principal shooting started in February 2015 in Los Angeles, California, and will conclude in May 2015. Cape Town, South Africa, Glendale, Beverly Hills, and Topanga were among the other sites used for the shooting.
On September 8, 2016, the film had its world debut at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. The film got mixed to unfavorable reviews from reviewers, with praise being heaped on Boseman's performance and criticism being heaped on the screenplay and the general pace of the film. The film was made available on Netflix on August 4, 2017.
Message from the King | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Boseman made his final appearance as the now-King T'Challa in "The Avengers" double feature of "Infinity War" and "Endgame."When Thanos attempts to wipe out half of all life in the cosmos, the Avengers recruit the help of Black Panther and the Wakandan army. In a large ensemble of heroes, Boseman's legendary Panther shines once again.
Marvel Studios' Avengers: Infinity War Official Trailer
Get On Up (2014)
"Get on Up," tells the story of James Brown's journey from poverty to become one of music's most prominent recording artists after overcoming desertion and abuse.
In the 2014 film directed by Tate Taylor, Boseman portrays the famous soul singer in a film that recounts the icon's tumultuous upbringing and how music became the only constructive outlet for his emotions.
Get On Up Official Trailer #1 (2014) - James Brown Biography HD
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Avengers: Endgame is a 2019 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team, the Avengers. It is the last installment in the Avengers series. It is the direct sequel to Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and the 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it is produced by Marvel Studios and released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
It is the 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Anthony and Joe Russo directed the film, which was also written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. The film stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Benedict Wong, Jon Favreau, Brad Cooper, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Josh Brolin. In the film, the Avengers' surviving members and their allies try to undo the devastation wrought by Thanos in the previous film, Infinity War.
The film was originally titled Avengers: Infinity War – Part 2 when it was announced in October 2014, but Marvel subsequently changed the title. It was in April 2015 that the Russo brothers were brought on board as filmmakers, with Markus and McFeely joining them a month later to create the screenplay. As a result, the film provides a satisfying finale to the narrative of the Marvel Cinematic Universe up to that point, concluding the story arcs of many major characters.
There are many scenes from prior films that are brought back, as well as characters and locations from across the series and music from previous films. Filming started in August 2017 at Pinewood Atlanta Studios in Fayette County, Georgia, and was completed in January 2018. It was shot concurrently with Avengers: Infinity War and began in August 2017. Additional filming was done in the Atlanta metro region and downtown area, as well as in New York state, Scotland, and England, among other locations. The official title was announced in December of last year. With an estimated price of $356–400 million, the film is one of the most costly films ever produced, ranking in the top ten most expensive films ever made.
Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame debuted in Los Angeles on April 22, 2019, and it was released in the United States on April 26, 2019, as the third installment of the MCU's Phase Three.
While the picture earned acclaim for its directing and acting as well as its musical score, action scenes, visual effects, and emotional impact, reviewers praised it for serving as the conclusion of a 22-film storyline. Across the globe, the film earned $2.798 billion, outpacing Infinity War's entire theatrical run in only eleven days and shattering many box office records, including becoming the highest-grossing picture of all time, a title it maintained from July 2019 to March 2021.
Many awards and nominations were given to the film, including a nomination for Best Visual Effects at the 92nd Academy Awards, three nominations at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards (of which it won two), and a nomination for Special Visual Effects at the 73rd British Academy Film Awards, among others.
Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame - Official Trailer
42 (2013)
In this film on the life of the African-American baseball hero, Boseman played Jackie Robinson for the first time. Even though the film is mainly a by-the-numbers biography, Boseman shows his mettle as a captivating leading man and a skilled actor, delivering a performance that Robinson's widow applauded for its realism.
42 - Official Trailer 1 [HD]
Da 5 Bloods (2020)
The war film directed by Spike Lee depicts a group of four Vietnam War veterans who return to Vietnam in quest of their death squad leader's remains as well as the gold they buried decades before.
In flashbacks, Boseman portrays the squad commander, delivering a devastating, furious portrayal of a young man in a terrible position who becomes profoundly dissatisfied.
Da 5 Bloods | Official Trailer | Netflix
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (2020)
Boseman portrays Levee, an ambitious and overconfident trumpet player in the band headed by blues icon Ma Rainey, in this adaption of August Wilson's drama (Viola Davis).
In his final film, Boseman gives one of his most intriguing performances, imbuing Levee with frenetic energy and quiet desperation.
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | Official Trailer | Netflix
Gods Of Egypt (2016)
One of his few missteps is the abominable Gods of Egypt, which is maybe his sole mistake. Bad CGI, non-Egyptians portraying Egyptians, and terrible language make up the bulk of this film. Boseman just glides through the picture, doing nothing and saying little.
The graphics are never very fascinating, and neither are the massive action set pieces. The narrative never comes together as a coherent whole, and the film eventually simply wanders from one scene to the next without achieving anything. It's a legendary ally awful movie, to put it mildly. This film makes the list solely because this writer has not watched Boseman's film The Kill Hole, which is why it is included.
Gods of Egypt (2016) - Bow Before Me or Die Scene (1/11) | Movieclips
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