Chadwick Aaron Boseman, an actor who stole a million hearts with his portrayal of the role Black Panther, needs no introduction. The man who eternalized this role bid his farewell to the physical world and left for the heavenly abode on August 28, 2020.
The void he left behind is impossible to fill. If you loved his work as the Black Panther, here are five movies of this star who made his debut in 2003 that are unmissable.
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This biographical sports film revolves around the life of a baseball player Jackie Robinson. It explores his journey and struggles to become the first black athlete to play in the major sports league. Chadwick Boseman captivates you with his flawless acting of the struggles that Jackie Robinson experiences while playing at the Major League Baseball(MLB) in the modern era.
The movie’s budget was around $40 million but went on to gross over $97 million at the box office. Everyone was in awe of Chadwick Boseman’s performance, which won him nominations for numerous awards.
The Kill Hole
This thriller movie from 2012 had everyone at the edge of their seats when it hit the screens. The movie explores the journey of a troubled war veteran who is forced by the intelligence agents to kill a fellow veteran.
Chadwick Boseman plays the role of the war veteran Lt. Samuel Drake, who has to find and kill the fellow veteran Sgt. Devon Carter, played by Tory Kittles. You can watch this movie on Amazon Prime to relive the magic that Chadwick Boseman created on-screen around a decade ago with his spectacular performance.
Get on Up
This man makes movies not just to entertain his audience but also to motivate them significantly! The movie Get on Up is a biographical drama that explores the life of singer James Brown. It explores how a common man’s struggle from a humble beginning to superstardom.
The movie’s budget was $33 million, which it went on to gross over $49.9 million. If you couldn’t watch the movie when it hit the screens in 2014, do not worry. You can stream it online on Netflix and relive the magic of music!
Message from the King
This 2016 film is a revenge action thriller by director Fabrice Du Welz. It explores the life of a man from Cape Town, South Africa, who travels to Los Angels to find his younger sister. He then goes on to avenge her death. The movie’s first premier was at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival and then had an online release in 2017 on Netflix.
Chadwick Boseman brings to life the myriad of emotions a person experiences while traveling to a strange land. His search for his sister and the anger to avenge her death all seem so lifelike that it is impossible not to fall in love with him as an actor. If you wish to watch this movie, you can find it on Netflix. Happy Streaming!
21 Bridges
One of the last few films, Chadwick Boseman, 21 Bridges, is an action thriller released in 2019. It explores the journey of an NYPD detective who shuts down the 21 bridges of Manhattan to find two killers.
Chadwick Boseman plays the NYPD detective role and looks convincing as the righteous cop who wants to bring cop killers to justice. It was made at a budget of $33 million, and the movie went on to gross over $49.9 million. However, if you could not watch it in theaters when it hit the screens, you could always stream it on Netflix!
These are just a few from the many movies in which Chadwick Boseman entertained us. His passion for acting held him back from making the colon cancer news public. Instead, he strived to hold back his pain and give his best in every shot and movie.
The last film he worked on is Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, yet it is yet to hit the screens. We are sure it would be impossible for people across the globe to hold back their tears as they see him appear on the screen and entertain them for one last time! The Black Panther series would never be the same again. But we are sure he is in a better place now and pray for his soul to rest in peace. We hope his family and loved ones find the strength to cope with his loss.