REEL DEAL: Doctor Strange REVIEW

Marvel Studios is on a roll again but this time into a whole new dimension of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with DOCTOR STRANGE. The Sorcerer Supreme finally gets his own movie in the newest phase of the comic series. Along with Captain America Civil War, it is one of the most anticipated comic book movie for 2016 and the casting was perfect with Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Strange.

Doctor Strange will now bring mysticism to the action-filled films of the other member of the avengers and the guardians of the galaxy, also the also mystical realm of Asgard. But this time it does not need to go beyond Earth as it taps into the mystical powers practiced by humans.

I gave rarely read comics of Doctor Strange since he is mysterious character which would be a challenge to brought to a live action film given the depth of mystic arts and its philosophy that will be shown to the general movie goers. But interestingly, they created a balanced mix of the occult and science which remains to be the most contrasting themes ever.

With a large serving of visuals and themes, it can somehow induce visual seizures with the vast themes incorporated for the scenes. But for the regular movie goer, it can be quite amusing depending on one's psyche. 

Doctor Strange stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Michael Stuhlbarg, Benjamin Bratt, Scott Adkins, Mads Mikkelsen, and  Tilda Swinton

Deliberation time kids! 

Show summary in 3 lines: 

Technical Effects: 5 out of 5 stars (Wowowowowow to the Nth dimension!)

Plot: 4 out of 5 stars (basic plot with deep dark sub plots)

Acting and Actors: 4 out of 5 stars (Benedict Cumberbatch never fails to amaze me)

Pros:  Visual effects, marvel integration, mid and post credits

Cons: Dragging first scenes

Music and Soundtracks:  5 out for 5 stars (Pop and great score blended well for the film)

Overall: Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars (Visually stunning and gave a balanced story between the mystical and the scientific)