Doctor Strange (2016)

While on a journey of physical and spiritual healing, a brilliant neurosurgeon is drawn into the world of the mystic arts.

Director:

Scott Derrickson

Writers:

Jon Spaihts, Scott Derrickson

Stars:

Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 20 wins & 65 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Benedict Cumberbatch	...	Dr. Stephen Strange
Chiwetel Ejiofor	...	Mordo
Rachel McAdams	...	Dr. Christine Palmer
Benedict Wong	...	Wong
Mads Mikkelsen	...	Kaecilius
Tilda Swinton	...	The Ancient One
Michael Stuhlbarg	...	Dr. Nicodemus West
Benjamin Bratt	...	Jonathan Pangborn
Scott Adkins	...	Lucian / Strong Zealot
Zara Phythian	...	Brunette Zealot
Alaa Safi	...	Tall Zealot
Katrina Durden	...	Blonde Zealot
Topo Wresniwiro	...	Hamir
Umit Ulgen	...	Sol Rama
Linda Louise Duan	...	Tina Minoru (as Linda Duan)

Storyline

Marvel's "Doctor Strange" follows the story of the talented neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a tragic car accident, must put ego aside and learn the secrets of a hidden world of mysticism and alternate dimensions. Based in New York City's Greenwich Village, Doctor Strange must act as an intermediary between the real world and what lies beyond, utilising a vast array of metaphysical abilities and artifacts to protect the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Plot Keywords:

magic | wizard | time loop | neurosurgeon | doctor | 

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Taglines:

Open your mind. Change your reality.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sci-fi violence and action throughout, and an intense crash sequence

Did You Know?

Trivia

One of the relics in the New York Sanctum is a white mask with an ankh next to it. This is a reference to the Moon Knight, a superhero who was empowered (and sometimes possessed) by the Egyptian moon god Khonshu and wielded a stick shaped like an ankh.

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Goofs

(at around 19 mins) The whole reason for Doctor Strange's journey is because he is told Jonathan Pangborn made a complete recovery from a spinal injury at C7-C8 level. There are only 7 cervical vertebrae. There is a nerve between the C7 and T1 vertebrae that is called C8. This may be what Pangborn was referring to.

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Quotes

[first lines]
The Ancient One: Master Kaecilius. That ritual will bring you only sorrow.

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Crazy Credits

A new Marvel logo appears with this film: comic-book pages, scripts and MCU film stills/scenes form the Marvel logo in a three-dimensional manner.

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Connections

Referenced in Studio C: Episode #6.21 (2016)

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Soundtracks

Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)
Written by Beyoncé, Kuk Harrell (as Thaddis Harrell), Christopher Stewart, and The-Dream (as Terius Nash)
Performed by Beyoncé
Courtesy of Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records
by arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

User Reviews

Marvel at its finest

I had low expectations for this movie after the trailer and boy that was a pleasant surprise. Doctor Strange is one of the best Marvel movies and definitely FX masterpiece. Strong story line, strong characters and stunning visuals. Mavie has it all covered with tons of humor on top of it. We are introduced to a new superhero and a new mystical universe. Its a classical character journey of main character from the gutter to saving the world, but there is so much more to it. We have some power, ego and responsibility dilemmas, teacher-student relationships and I cant stress enough how much work went into visuals. But Doctor Strange has its downsides also. Jon Spaihts and Scott Derrickson lack of talent in dramaturgy is very obvious. Many important scenes were done carelessly and lack dramatism they needed. Also many poor cuts made into the final edit. This movie could be so much more.

Details

Official Sites:

Marvel [United States] Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 November 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dr. Strange

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$165,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$85,058,311, 6 November 2016

Gross USA:

$232,641,920

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$677,718,395

Company Credits

Production Co:

Marvel Studios, Walt Disney Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Atmos Dolby Digital Dolby Surround 7.1 IMAX 6-Track 12-Track Digital Sound (IMAX 12 track)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1 / (high definition)