Strange Things Are Afoot...

Rating: 10/10 (3 November 2016)

Grade: 9.8/10 A+
Just got back from seeing Doctor Strange in IMAX 3D, and I have to say...WOW, what an experience. The movie was awesomely done and deserved IMAX 3D treatment. I'm going to go see it again tomorrow in 2D just so I can compare, however.
Play by play, this is how I grade Doctor Strange:
Story: 9/10 (Excellent) I will admit while the story of Doctor Strange was awesome, I can't call it perfect. If they had given another twenty minutes to Stephen Strange before the accident, it might have been perfect; as it was, you barely got to see him as the ass he was before he began his training; and while it's a very minor thing, I think it would have helped the movie overall. But other than that minor complaint, the rest of the story was solid, including his training and the end of the movie. There is a reference to Captain America: Civil War, but if you're not paying attention, you'll miss it.
Character Development: 10/10 (Perfect) This may seem like a bit of a contradiction considering what I just said about them needing to show Doctor Strange being more of an ass, but what little bit you saw of him being an ass was perfect. None of the characters in the movie felt like they were underdeveloped, including the villain, who may say they didn't understand his motives. Maybe I just gleaned more than they did, but I was happy with how all of the characters turned out.
Direction: 9/10 (Excellent) The way Scott Derrickson told the story of Doctor Strange was one of the coolest ways anyone could have told this story. And while it wasn't perfect, I can't complain too much, but there were a few parts I just wish they had done better, like the portrayal of Stephen Strange before his accident.
Casting: 10/10 (Perfect) I loved everyone in this movie, including the much maligned Tilda Swinton as The Ancient One. I'm not going to state whether they should have chosen an Asian to be the Ancient One. I can understand why they did it, and Tilda Swinton did a fantastic job, so as far as I am concerned, she is now the Ancient One.
Acting: 10/10 (Perfect) I wasn't really worried about the acting from the cast because the cast is great, but I was worried a bit about Benedict Cumberbatch using a non-British accent. I shouldn't have worried.
Cinematography: 10/10 (Perfect) Cinematography and special effects in this movie actually probably deserve a 20 out of 10 because...damn. The movie is beautiful, from start to finish.
Music: 10/10 (Perfect) The music does exactly what it should: It adds to the movie but doesn't distract from it. It's there in the background, almost forgotten, but when you do notice it, it's important. Good job.
Pacing: 10/10 (Perfect) It kept my attention from attention from start to finish. The movie did not drag even once.
Sets and Costumes: 10/10 (Perfect) From the New York Sanctum Sanctorum to Doctor Strange's look, the costume and set designers did a brilliant job. When Benedict Cumberbatch got into full costume, including his Cloak of Levitation and the Eye of Agamotto, my hands shot into the air in a sign of happiness. Doctor Strange was born, and it was a joy to see.
Enjoyment: 10/10 (Perfect) As soon as Doctor Strange was over, I wanted to see it again. Which is why I'm going again tomorrow. I have to see it again.
I would recommend seeing this movie in IMAX 3D at least once. However, if you are the type who gets sick from 3D movies, avoid this one like the plague. The inter-dimensional effects could make you sick. It didn't me, but I could see it possibly happening to someone. Still, go see it in 2D if nothing else.