Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange

2016Movie115 minEnglish

After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under her wing and trains him to defend the world against evil.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users86%
Director: Scott DerricksonGenres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Brilliant but arrogant surgeon Stephen Strange suffers a career-ending car accident. Seeking a cure, he discovers a hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions. Strange becomes a powerful sorcerer, tasked with protecting Earth from mystical threats.

Critical Reception

Doctor Strange was generally well-received by critics, who praised its stunning visual effects, Benedict Cumberbatch's performance, and its unique take on the superhero genre within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While some found the plot formulaic, the film was lauded for its originality and introduction of magical elements to the MCU.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its groundbreaking visual effects and imaginative depiction of magical realms.
  • Benedict Cumberbatch's performance as Stephen Strange was widely lauded for its charisma and depth.
  • Applauded for successfully integrating magic and mysticism into the established MCU narrative.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated Doctor Strange for its spectacular visuals and engaging storyline, finding it a fresh and exciting addition to the Marvel universe. The film's blend of action, humor, and mystical elements was a common point of praise, although some viewers wished for a slightly deeper exploration of the mystical concepts.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.

Fun Fact

The distinctive costume worn by Doctor Strange was designed to be a blend of classic comic book elements and modern fashion, with Benedict Cumberbatch personally contributing to its final look by suggesting specific details like the aged look of the Cloak of Levitation.

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10 reviews
AndrewMartinez

AndrewMartinez

This movie might give DCEU a run for their money. Doctor Strange is a personal best for 2016. Great watch!
StevenGarcia

StevenGarcia

Doctor Strange gave me an Inception vibe with effects that were much on a grander scale. I'm a Nolan fan and even after seeing Dr. Strange, I'm impressed.
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tmdb44006625

It was only a matter of time before magic and time travel found their way into the MCU, but Doctor Strange is a really well put together origin story on a character that could have been a mess to adapt as a film. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel Mc...
Watcher

Watcher

I thought marvel was going to far with all the releases.I was right about this one,Dr Strange was like Inception on DMT.Far to much CGI!.And for the story it started off in the right direction then it just ended up going STRANGE.All in all ...
Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

It is actually quite some time since I watched Doctor Strange but somehow the movie must have slipped between the cracks since I appear to have forgotten to review it. So I am about to remedy that now. To put it in simple terms: This is an ...
Reno

Reno

**When a science person was the chosen one in the spiritual world!** You would have not expected it from this director if you had seen his previous films. This was based on the Marvel comics that I haven't touched. So basically I had hig...
Kalim432

Kalim432

I will begin this by saying I was hyped about this film since it was announced because I was always attracted to magic and the supernatural and Doctor Strange is one of my favorite Marvel superheroes. PLOT:A simple enough story,a brillian...
Gimly

Gimly

Though the core events may not be anything new for the MCU, particularly in so far as its origin stories go (Stephen Strange's A-to-B is virtually identical to Tony Stark's in the first _Iron Man_ film) the psychedelic filter through which ...
Frank Ochieng

Frank Ochieng

All continues to be well in the Marvel Comics Universe as the film adaptation of another mischievous and majestic superhero from Stan Lee’s printed page empire emerges and reigns supreme on the big screen. The latest cure from the Marvel mo...
iheardthatmoviewas

iheardthatmoview...

With each new Marvel film one could expect the studio to push the limits of what a superhero film should consist of. Films such as Captain America: Winter Solider, Guardians of the Galaxy and Ant-Man all consisted of elements that we have n...