Enrapturing and absolutely beautiful

Rating: 9/10 (22 November 2016)

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is one of the biggest franchises and sits right in the league of franchises like James Bond, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Harry Potter and Pirates of the Caribbean. The thing that unites these universes is that people will never get tired of watching these movies. Doctor Strange is the 14th movie in the MCU continuity, and is the 6th origin story. It has all the elements of an origin story; an arrogant genius/talented man, a pretty dame, a skeptical trainer, a bad guy who isn't a bad guy, and a CGI character.
But one of the winning factors for Doctor Strange is its innovative camera work and its mind-boggling visual effects. The comic elements are well placed and the seriousness of the situation is well emphasized. Benedict Cumberbatch returns as Doctor Stephen Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme, whose character flaws are very similar to the iconic Sherlock Holmes that Benedict is best known for. Despite this gaping flaw, Dr. Strange manages to widen the gaze of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
From flying mutants to Super soldiers, Geniuses to monsters, androids to Gods, The MCU has given us a fantasy world that we have made our own. Among these heavy weights, Doctor Strange seems like the new kid who brought his own football to the field.
The biggest flaw in this story is that of the casting of Tilda Swinton. Though for the normal Marvel fan this may be okay, but for those fans who breathe comics, making the Ancient One a forty something, pale and bald lady is not right. No offense to Tilda, she is a fine actress. But this role would have suited an Asian or Indian man better, since they have based Kamar-Taj in Kathmandu.
This movie is a must watch, and there are a hundred Easter eggs dropped your way. PS. look out for Chris Hemsworth in the Mid-Credits scene (the man really loves beer, and Ben being the Brit offers him Tea).