‘Strangely’ Realistic

Review of Marvel's latest "Doctor Strange"

“Doctor Strange,” directed by Scott Derrickson, is a great re-imagining of the original Doctor Strange comic books. Benedict Cumberbatch plays the role of the doctor, and does a fantastic job. However, the movie falls flat in some parts, which definitely can be overlooked due to outstanding visual effects.

The start fails to really grab the viewer’s attention, unlike most of the other Marvel movies. The film also does not feel as though it is currently in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), but the references are there to set up for future films. At times the motivations seem unclear to the viewer of someone who has not read the comics.

As the film moves on, you see the first time when buildings start rearranging themselves and it puts you on the edge of your seat and you can’t help but stare. The visual effects clearly are the strongest point in this film, and you can tell the animators are having an absolute blast with this. That fun is quickly shared, because as you watch your hair stands on your neck. Everything manages to feel real and actually happening. Derrickson did a great job directing the movie, in that sense.

If you are looking for a great, dramatic “after credits” scene, don’t look too hard. There is one and it is awesome to help tie the movies together. However, unlike other such scenes, nothing really happens except it sort of lazily sets up the next movie.

But do not let that deter you from seeing the movie. Everything else makes this worth watching. Also, the Stan Lee cameo is fantastic.

Overall, I am giving “Doctor Strange” a 4.8 out of 5. It is very enjoyable to watch and is a great setup for future movies. If you take the effects out of the movie, it is not as great as past Marvel films; however, the effects of the movie make it highly recommended to see it in a theater.

This is a fantastic addition to the MCU and even if you see it in theater, definitely buy the DVD to add to your Marvel collection.

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