Prepare for Strange..

Rating: 8/10 (12 May 2018)

You should really be prepared for the kind of movie this is, because this is a movie that you will probably love or hate. Luckily, the first scene presents what kind of movie it is. You will get an action movie, with spectacular graphics and effects, but also with an mind warping edge that might go some steps too far in warping reality. Especially some of the battles contain so much altering realities, changing directions and effects that it is hard to take it all in and follow the action. But it is also beautifully done, and if you enjoy these kind of effects, you will have a blast through out the movie.
Benedict Cumberbatch plays Doctor Strange. An egomaniac jerk that following an accident learns that there is more to the universe than most of us knows. Cumberbatch is a quality actor, and he got good help in Ejiofor, Swinton, Madsen and McAdams (which has a too small role for her talents). All do well, but this is not a character driven movie, so they don't get many opportunities too shine. But it is also a feat too pull of an action hero, and they do well all of them. But fans of Cumberbatch from his previous work might be disappointed. He is not the real star in the movie. The effects are, along with the universe that the movie presents.
I do enjoy those kind of movies. When I watched it I thought of both Matrix and Inception... there are more than a few similarities. I enjoy the Marvel universe that connects to a bigger whole. This was another piece to that puzzle, and it fits well.
And, as in most Marvel movies, don't miss the crazy credits (the extra scenes - yes there are more than one) in the credits after the movie.
8/10