Yet another Marvel experiment

Rating: 5/10 (16 February 2017)

I did not think possible that Marvel Studios would re-propose another example of empty movie, devoid of any plot, filled with kaleidoscopic CGI : but here we are.
There were times in which movies concerning superheroes were inspiring; one watched them at found it pleasant to "rewatch" them over and over in their mind, to speculate about them with stimulated fantasy.
Those days are gone. I've spent too many hours watching motion pictures that are not worth anyone's time : I am referring to Iron Man 2 and 3, Thor 2, C. America 2, The Avengers 2, Guardians of the Galaxy. And now Doctor Strange as well.
I appeal to the readers memory for a comparison : does anyone remember Iron Man (2008, Jon Favreau)? Was it necessary to ruin every minute of that movie with senseless fights? Did the writers deem it mandatory to accelerate the story ignoring logical passages? Was "Iron Man"'s only purpose to prepare the ground for an unwanted sequel? Of course not. And what do we have? A complete movie, entertaining and funny, inspiring and meanwhile full of action, and more importantly, an intellectually interesting experience.
"Doctor Strange" is the opposite of all that. Too many side characters, too much "noise" : where's the true story? And the way he confronts the monstrous villain (the only moment the audience could have been actually interested in) : grotesque.
The CGI is so evident and ever-present one could almost say it's the only true protagonist of the motion picture. The visual effects are often remarkable, but one wonders if they are always necessary and proportionate to the scenes they are located in.
Just like the whole new superheroes saga : did we really need it?