Marvel needs to settle villain issues.

Rating: 8/10 (6 November 2016)

Dr. Strange - 8.25/10 One movie I was bound to watch in a theater. I don't believe in watching movies about the time they get released for the simple reason that it would mean washing my face and being social. Needless to mention, the times that I have been to a theater of any kind I went alone. Same for this movie. The internet is filled with discussions and criticism about every possible angle of the movie, especially "DORMAMMU, I'VE COME TO BARGAIN!" and bits and pieces of the movie are indeed questionable but for me the real stick in the mud was not being able to utilize Mads Mikkelsen to his potential. Now when I say the guy has a certain talent to him, I mean it. Though if you ask me, someone like Giancarlo Esposito would be ideal for the role; Mads has a villain-like charm to him that can be realized completely only when the direction is apt. Which brings me to my other point: Marvel movie villains are pathetic. One would not expect anything equivalent of say Ridley's Dr. Lecter but even 10% of him would be a delight to watch. That said I can only hope that Marvel takes note of this and does justice to Thanos because only God knows what a catastrophe it would be otherwise. Moving on, I tend to be biased 9/10 times when I have to review Cumberbatch as the lead or even when he is playing the duck. So, I'd leave out my critic with respect to him. Tilda Swinton shows some of her Only Lovers left Alive level performance in this one and full points to her, though the direction in the last of her scenes was not up to the mark. What I loved most is that Ejiofor has moved on since his 2012 days and started making adult choices when it comes to signing movies, The Martian and Dr. Strange included. He is also showing good timing skill. A win-win for everyone, I bet. Benedict Wong is one actor I have always adored and his filmography shows an upward graph as well. I like how Ejiofor and Wong have been re-cast together albeit successfully despite there being a lot of other options. Also, I guess movie with 2xBenedict is worth a watch, so I'd recommend go book a seat and enjoy your date with Dr. Strange.