great escape and metaphysical movie

Rating: 9/10 (30 October 2016)

if you like to ponder things beyond the news and elections Dr. Strange is a wonderful refuge. Great effects, superb cast, good sound... even without 3D it may leave you smiling and wondering what's next. PS: Stay for the credits there are hints of what is store. The symbolic ties to secret knowledge, a myriad of plot twists, the ever likable and star quality of Mr. C make Dr. Strange a rare find indeed. Tilda Swinton is mesmerizing (Orlando and the Beach come to mind). As the theme of magic, sorcery, neuroscience, astral projection, the "dark sucking void" all collide. You'll certainly have a good ride. Music is first rate, sound effects right on, though the film seems to be very dark ( in terms of lighting and projection) at times, it serves to make the mysterious more mystical. The melting of cities, time changes, light love interest also add ( yet do not detract) from the live action Marvel action. With or without 3D it is a welcomed film meant to be seen on the big screen.