With the constant barrage of superhero films, one would think the eventual decline of caped crusaders is inevitable. ‘Doctor Strange’ manages to visually transcend several genre-defining movies (like ‘Interstellar’ & ‘Inception’), and some of its MCU siblings (the ‘Thor’ series, ‘Ant-Man’ & ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’), by showcasing psychedelic realities that could (probably) exist, while being vital to the plot. This doesn’t diminish the astonishing graphics though – not only does the technical wizardry exemplify the multidimensional aspects, but also permits you to absorb these other-worlds with mind-bending CGI. Furthermore, the ‘apocalyptic’ plot plays out relatively formulaic, even if it's unpredictable. However, the Marvel slate has a cursory problem with their big screen supervillains, and while Mads Mikkelsen projects his menacing, enigmatic best as Kaecilius, his antagonist motives are loosely strung, as is Rachel McAdams’ turn as the superfluous ‘will they, won’t they’ love interest. Chiwetel Ejiofor as the noble guide Baron Mordo and Tilda Swinton’s ethereal turn as The Ancient One weave their supreme acting magic into this ‘strange’ origin tale. In a stroke of casting genius, Benedict Cumberbatch embodies Doctor Stephen Strange, who not only looks the part, but also embraces the quirkiness of the character.
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