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 & 64 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 | neurosurgeon | sorcerer | alternate dimension | 

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Taglines:

Question reality. Change your destiny.

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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

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, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$232,641,920

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$677,718,395

Company Credits

Production Co:

Marvel Studios, Isobel Griffiths Limited, 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:

2.39 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Mads Mikkelsen is the fifth actor to play a villain in both a comic-book film and a James Bond film:

-Sir Christopher Lee was the main villain in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) and Captain America II: Death Too Soon (1979).

-Louis Jourdan was the main villain in Octopussy (1983) and Swamp Thing (1982).

-Christopher Walken was the main villain in A View to a Kill (1985) and Batman Returns (1992).

-Christoph Waltz was the main villain in Spectre (2015) and The Green Hornet (2011).

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Goofs

Dr. Palmer washed her hands and is called to the E.R. She holds and kisses Dr. Strange before walking away. She never re-washes her hands before presumably performing surgery.

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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

There is a message at the end of the credits warning viewers to not be distracted when driving. This is a reference to Dr Strange's catastrophic car accident, but it is also a running gag in the film about essential warnings appearing after (not before) instructions.

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Connections

Referenced in Half in the Bag: Deadpool and Comic Book Movie Predictions (2016)

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Soundtracks

Shining Star
Written by Philip Bailey, Larry Dunn, and Maurice White
Performed by Earth Wind & Fire (as Earth, Wind & Fire)
Courtesy of Columbia Records
by arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

User Reviews

Trippy, Weird, Amazing and Jawdropping!

I was lucky enough to be among the press-junket last Wednesday to witness this movie! I usually rate movies by different aspects, but i'll also answer some questions my friends had about this film which I also had myself!

Acting (10/10): This cast is amazing! They embody their characters instead of trying to act like the character. Benedict as Dr. Strange was a portrayal right out of the comics! Tilda as the ancient one killed it!

Action (10/10): Wow! I could argue the action in this movie being on par with the scenes in civil war. It was so incredible watching this scenes with million pieces moving yet focus sing on the main characters. Wide angles, long shots and great choreography. what else do you want?

Story(8/10) : This movie had a solid story and you believed what, how and why things were going on! Villain was good and actually a memorable one for once(stab, you're welcome dc fans). It was not flawless though. The pace kind of slows down before the final act which was unnecessary!

Cinematography/VFX 10/10: The images in this film blew my mind! There is a scene in the beginning where the ancient one shows Dr strange "the magic" and it is great! Some serious mind-bending stuff combined with great visuals to let it manifest itself to the audience. Most artistic movie yet of marvel.

Overall, i'd give this movie an 8.5. Though this isn't THE best marvel movie, it is truly one of best out there. After the disappointing Jason borne, jack reach er etc. we finally have a movie that lives up to the hype! GO Watch this movie in Max 3d if possible, because it is worth it for once!

Some questions that my friends asked:

"Is this better than civil war?" - Well visual-wise on par, but story-wise civil war is better for many reasons including the fact that civil war had a lot of background information to work with. This was more of a standardized origin film.

"Is there a post-credit scene?" - Ah yes sir! Apparently there are two, but we got to see only 1.

"Is this the most mind-boggling thing you've ever seen on screen?" - Ehm yes and no. Yes, because the effects were amazing and things I've never seen before. No, nothing was so mind-blowing that it made me think different of the world or something.