Not Strange, but Impressive

Release Date:Nov/4/2016
GenreAction/Adventure/Fantasy/Sci-Fi
DirectorScott Derrickson
CastBenedict Cumberbatch、Rachel McAdams、Tilda Swinton
Viola's Rating:8.3




Feature films produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures are usually released before or during the “summer war”, but their 14th film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), “Doctor Strange”, is going to be released on November 4th which is strange indeed.
As the second flick of the franchise’s Phase Three, this adventurous, sci-fi, fantasy action tells the story of a former neurosurgeon, Doctor Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), who embarks on a journey of healing in Nepal and is drawn into the world of the mystic arts.

Doctor Strange is one of those Marvel characters who doesn’t go through any high tech process to gain special power, so he is acknowledged as one of the most bizarre superheroes of all. He’s as egotistic as Tony Stark, the Iron Man, but after his lethal car accident, Strange seeks solution for his life through supernatural methods.
Since a big percentage of the motion picture is set in Nepal, “Doctor Strange” aroused controversy when Marvel Studios announced that the significant Asian master, The Ancient One, will be starred by Oscar winning actress Tilda Swinton. Aficionados consider the casting as racial discrimination, especially when there’s a “White Oscar” protest this February. However, Director Scott Derrickson explained that actually the decision was made to prevent racial stereotype, and he even strengthened another Asian character who is merely a tea-making manservant without performing any martial arts in the comics. From the audience’s feedback, the casting produces good effect, not to mention the other two leading actors Cumberbatch and Ejiofor are both Oscar nominated.
Just as Doctor Stephen Strange has a very careful attribute, it’s interesting to focus on details in the movie. Even the punchline included in the credit is related to Doctor Strange’s story, and even though “Doctor Strange” is not as humorous as its previous franchises as a result of the protagonist’s characteristic, the Easter Egg in the end doesn’t let moviegoers down. It not only concludes some of the funny points in the feature film, but also connects Strange to other Marvel superheroes as always.
Besides having a conscientious crew, “Doctor Strange” is appealing because of its amazing shots. Bird view and first person shots are made due to psychedelic scenes and spacious changing plots. Also, the 3D effect in the film helps you to take on a journey with Doctor Stephen Strange better, hence the experience watching the 3D version is very pleasant.

Although “Doctor Strange” is an eccentric figure even to Marvel fans, this odd enough flick will impress you with his mystic power in a brilliant way.

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