On Feb. 16, the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Black Panther” officially opened at the box office. The film had already generated plenty of buzz after it premiered at the Dolby Theatre. Ever since, it has garnered a lot of attention as critics laud the film with superb reviews.

Unfortunately, many superhero movies follow a similar theme and formula. Style is often valued over substance. While visually appealing and full of action, the superhero genre has struggled to make an impression on critics.

Enter “Black Panther,” the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film based on the 1966 comic book hero of the same name. Set in the fictional African country of Wakanda, it follows the titular hero (Chadwick Boseman) as he struggles to lead the country in a rapidly changing world. Adding to his problems is the terrorist/burglar Ulysses Klaue (Andy Serkis) and his rogue cousin Erik “Killmonger” Stevens (Michael B. Jordan).

Wakanda is a beautiful place, mixing futuristic elements with traditional African designs. The CGI is exceptional and made the movie pop. I saw the film in 3D and was pleasantly surprised at the quality, as action shots jump right out of the screen.

The acting was superb. Boseman’s performance conveyed the young but flawed hero, while Jordan shined as a power hungry villain. My only complaint was that the actors spoke in African dialects, which made it somewhat difficult to always understand what the actors are saying. But only a minor issue really.

Another plus with the movie is the timeliness. Minority empowering films such as DC’s “Wonder Woman” are extremely important in today’s society. Having superheroes that everyone can relate to regardless of race and gender helps Marvel stay competitive in a more progressive era.

Marvel’s decision to blend humor within their films continues in “Black Panther.” Not only does add it levity to a rather serious film, but kids enjoy the jokes — especially me. However, the humor sometimes feels forced and out of place.

Of course, Stan Lee made his infamous Marvel cameo. I will not spoil it, but did you know he is 95 years old? For those who don’t know him, he is considered the man behind Marvel’s success.

My two main complaints deal with the film’s plot. First, the plot references events in previous Marvel movies, namely “Captain America: Civil War.” All the Marvel movies are somehow interconnected, so the plot may get confusing if you miss out on one of the many Marvel films released a year.

The other problem is the fact that it feels like there are two separate movies in one. There is the “defeat the evil terrorist” plot line and the “defeat the rogue cousin” plot line. Without spoiling, they could have meshed the two plots better while still preserving the same themes.

But to watch a superhero film, you need the right attitude. Will it be as sensational as “La La Land” or as moving as “E.T. The Extra Terrestrial?” No, of course not.

Rather, have the attitude of a little boy and girl seeing their idols on the big screen. Have that childlike sense of pure wonder and amazement. Forget you are watching CGI and engross yourself in the action, now matter how big or small.

If you watch a superhero the “right” way, it will be hard to come out disappointed. Combine this with director Ryan Coogler’s creative genius, and there is a pretty good superhero movie out there. “Black Panther” is a 9/10.