Doctor Strange Review

Rating: 8/10 (22 March 2017)

It seems this is the going to be the last Origins Story in the MCU, or at least that is the word going round. Guess they are just going to introduce the other characters from here on out. I'm fine with that. The origin stories are starting to become the exact same stories. Not saying Doctor Strange is a bad movie though. Here's why.
Synopsis: After a horrible car accident, brilliant neurosurgeon Stephen Strange must find a way and a cure to healing his hands. His quest brings him to Kamar-Taj in Nepal where he studies under the Ancient One, who teaches him the ways of magic and alternate realities. With new skills of interdimensional travel and spells, Strange soon discovers that he must protect the world from a deadly enemy who is out to destroy it. Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tilda Swinton Director: Scott Derrickson
Really, the reason I did give this movie an 8 is because of the origin story. It took more than half the movie to get to the main conflict. It all concentrated on how Strange got his power. I would have rather seen more of the cosmicverse. They hinted it at in Ant- Man and brought it full force here. Now, they just need to concentrate on it more.
Benedict was the right choice for the role. I really can't see anyone else playing Strange. Nobody has that swagger that he has to pull off the cockiness of Strange. I can't wait to see him square off with Tony.
Other than Benedict all the characters were one dimensional. Not the writers fault, most of the secondary characters in the Strange comics are one dimensional. At least from what I remember. Haven't read one of his since the turn of the century.
There was nothing that stood out in this movie besides the visual effects. The movie was just on average with all the rest of the MCU. Albeit a vital part to the MCU.
Final Thoughts: If it wasn't vital, this movie could have stood alone. Comparing it to the other movies it doesn't stand on its own. But still watchable.
Rating: 8 out of 10
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