I have a new favorite Superhero!

Rating: 8/10 (31 October 2016)

Last week I was given the opportunity to enjoy an advanced screening of Marvel's Doctor Strange. I will be honest that I am not as familiar with this character, and am much better versed in Spider-Man, the Avengers, the Hulk and many others. After seeing this film he is my new favorite Marvel Superhero. I could relate to so much that he was going through on several levels and I love the spirituality of his journey and how he overcomes so much.
What I loved: Some of my favorite things about this movie include the mysticism that surrounds the story. I love the Sci-fi aspects of time traveling and going between dimensions and to other worlds. I loved that as a doctor he took a Hippocratic Oath that he holds true and important (at least for now) "to do no harm" thus trying not to kill anyone. He fights, no question but he also problem solves in ways I don't remember seeing from the other superheros. This was surprising and welcome.
I LOVED the humor in this film. I found I was giggling through several scenes. This happened more for me in this movie than most of the other (outside of Dead Pool - that movie was hilarious!).
I thought this was a really solid movie and the story line was well written and engaging. The action sequences were pretty intense and fun.
I really felt that the movie was well cast and the acting was great. Sometimes these movies feel like they are over acted and this one felt like everyone was comfortable and kept things right where they needed to be.
Recommendations: I took a couple of friends with me to see this movie. They are big superhero fans and suggested that you should really check this out in 3D. As someone who struggles a little bit watching 3D movies, I felt like as long as it is on the big screen you will be happy (and a big screen for this really lets you see more of the effects).
For parents considering taking small children, please be aware that in the first few minutes of the film a man is beheaded. It is seen as a shadow and no blood shows, but you see the head coming off the body and going into a pot. There are also some hospital scenes that aren't gory but might be confusing to little ones. And there is an impaling later in the film.
Not so spoiler-spoilers: As always Stan Lee makes his appearance, but it is a blink and you will miss it situation (I love that he does this!). Thor also makes an appearance in the movie, but you will have to wait for the credits. There is a hidden scene at the very end, so make sure you sit through the credits...you will want to see it!
I really enjoyed the movie and highly recommend it!