“Black Panther” (*** out of four) was a fierce adaptation of the Marvel comic series about the warrior T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) who returns to his native homeland in Africa to take his place as King but is challenged by the villainous N’Jadaka (Michael B. Jordan) who wants to overthrow him and rule on his own. Grand, epic storytelling from director Ryan Coogler who does another impressive job (in his third teaming with Jordan) and showcases plenty of action scenes and spectacular effects. If only he had tightened and shortened the story a little at nearly 2 hours and 20 minutes. Both Bosemand and Jordan are rock-solid as usual and play well off one another.