Strangely Marvelous!

Rating: 10/10 (5 November 2016)

MCU's 14th installment in the form of magic and mysticism is something I had waited for since the start of MCU itself. Finally watching it coming to life on screen and that too by a wonderful performer by Benedict Cumberbatch himself is more than something to bargain. Doctor Strange is a visual treat for both Marvel fans and movie going fans alike. The 3D VFX throughout the movie is top notch and director Scott Derrickson just nails his way of weaving a story-line with a new villain named Kaecilius. To many, this villain may be underrated but once you pick up a Doctor Strange Prelude comic, you may actually know the back story of Kaecilius and his purpose of taking the dark side. Tilda, being an amazing actress herself, playing The Ancient One is a delight. I love the fact that Marvel is overstepping the borders of gender equality and racism stuffs. No Asian male, this time, it's a white woman with no hair, with a title "THE ANCIENT ONE". Yes, I dig it! As usual, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Mordo is fantastic. Watching Chiwetel and Cumberbatch together after 12 Year A Slave is wonderful. Mordo's story arc is a solid way of portraying a future villain in future sequels. Personally, I have no issue with Benedict's accent as many others, it's absolutely great to watch him on screen and that too with so much visual effects. It's like Sherlock, but with a ruby red Cloak Of Levitation, a french cut and some mystical stuffs. My verdict - Go watch it in IMAX 3D and experience a mind-tripping movie.