A Flawed Entertainer

Rating: 8/10 (5 November 2016)

Its far from a perfect film. The narrative follows a tried and tested and clichéd structure. Lets just say there was nothing innovative in the story format.
Benedict Cumberbatch was excellent, as was Tilda Swinton. The graphics were excellent, and the final resolution was innovative and done well.
The film had good dashes of humor scattered throughout, the jokes work and that is a good thing.
However as has become the norm in Marvel films the villain was a let down. Clever at times, but for the most part easily defeated, and always seemed a step behind the hero.
Ejiofor as Mordo was good in his acting, but to be honest the script doesn't really give him anything important to do. He is reduced to being Strange's sidekick at times. The internal conflict that he is supposed to be having also doesn't come across that well, and he seems a one dimensional character for the most part.
Wong will have left a more lasting impression on most viewers than Mordo.
The story is relatively simple and there isn't a lot happening that is going to be hard to keep track of.
However the film really does work as an overall origin story. Strange's journey is the highlight and does a good job of binding the narrative together, despite the many issues I have listed. Rachel McAdams delivers a fine performance, and was memorable in the short screen time she got.
While its not a perfect film, far from it in fact, but the action coupled with the amazing graphics and effects, the film has enough about it to keep viewers entertained and involved throughout.