DIRECTOR: Scott Derrickson

CAST: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tilda Swinton, Benedict Wong, Mads Mikkelsen, Rachel McAdams

REVIEW:

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is now the Marvel Cinematic Multiverse.  Doctor Strange fans are likely rejoicing as, after many years of waiting while other superhero franchises flourished, their hero has finally made his way to the big screen.  For most Doctor Strange fans, the product will be worth the wait, even if it doesn’t scale its way to the top of the MCU.  Doctor Strange is entertaining and visually dazzling, but saddled with the obligatory tropes and limitations of “the origin story”. Continue reading →