Movie Review: Marvel's Doctor Strange

The Movie Poster for Doctor Strange
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When we walked into the theaters to see Doctor Strange, understand that I'd been waiting for a long time for this movie to come out. Pretty much since the day that it was announced, I was ready to see it. Why? Well, firstly, it's a Marvel movie, and there are not any bad Marvel movies. Go ahead. Tell me about a bad Marvel movie... that's what I thought. Additionally, some of my favorite actors are in it! Benedict Cumberbatch(Smaug from The Hobbit and Sherlock Holmes from Sherlock) was to be the lead. Needless to say, this movie had big shoes to fill for me. And it filled them.

The film begins with a lot of character development and conflict. After a life-changing accident, the title character is forced down from his pedestal as one of the world's best neurosurgeons to rock bottom. In his search to fix himself, he actually discovers secrets and abilities that go far beyond the miracles that he used to perform in the operating theater.

As in most Marvel/superhero movies, there's an enigmatic villain with a troubled past. I won't give away too much-- this is a spoiler free blog-- but the villain's past is very much connected to some of the "good" guys in the film. The theme of "appearances can be deceiving" becomes even stronger as the story progresses.

Aside from the story, the acting, special effects, and humor made the movie even greater. Even without his iconic British accent, Cumberbatch's performance as the arrogant and intelligent Dr. Stephen Strange was compelling from the moment he was on the screen. Add to that stunning and exciting CG and witty jokes, and you've got an A+ movie.

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