Benedict cumberbatch is unpredictable and intriguing as the marvel superhero in a brainmelting tale that reinvigorates the genre. Strangelove for perhaps the 10th time, i discovered what george c. Sep 06, 2017 doctor strange movie costume indepth analysis when the walking dead delayed season 10 finale might air tower of god composer waited 10 years to adapt the series. Doctor strange is an odd movie in terms of the mcu.
The broken hands of doctor strange christianity today. In the comics mordo has allied with other infamous marvel villains, so in doctor strange 2, assuming mordo is a key antagonist, there could very well be another. The film was released on october 25, 2016 internationally and on november 4, 2016, in the united states. Doctor strange character analysis 922 words 4 pages the 2016 theatrical film doctor strange by marvel studios is an actionpacked fantasy superhero film, 1 hour and 55 minutes in length and is currently. The synopsis below may give away important plot points.
Nov 17, 2016 i recommend doctor strange to all fans of comic books, mythic heroes, religious allegories, and psychedelic special effects. His performance is the funniest thing in the moviebetter even than the inspired triple performance by peter sellers or the nutjob general played by sterling haydenbut this time i found myself paying special. Determined to find a cure, he looks to repair them frantically. Doctor stephen strange benedict cumberbatch is a genius, rich neurosurgeon with an ego that could rival tony starks. Ripper sterling hayden fondling a phallic cigar while launching an unauthorized nuclear strike against russia. Ripper decides to unilaterally start a nuclear wwiii.
Marvels doctor strange follows the story of the talented neurosurgeon doctor stephen strange who, after a tragic car accident, must put ego aside and learn. Dr this is visually one of the best marvel films ever produced, strong cast, overall a great film, though i do have to say these marvel films are starting to feel a bit safe. But some of those scenes, which have beautiful folding effects as the sorcerers change. Mostly because there are too many things that raise questions. Summary of the movie doctor strange 11 words bartleby. The thing that i found most appealing was that they maintained the aesthetic and look of the comics, but infused a middle eastern reality to them. Dec 28, 2015 marvel studios today released a first official look at benedict cumberbatch in costume as doctor strange for the upcoming film. Civil war which at the time of writing is still on track to be my film of the year, but now marvel takes a different tack and jumps into the world of the mystical. Naturally a world without nightmares, however temporary, leaves nightmare utterly powerless.
Nov 02, 2016 after almost a decade of superheroes with advanced technology suits of armor, enhanced powers due to government experiments and even a trip out into the far reaches of space, marvel studios takes us into the world of the supernatural with this weeks doctor strange. Marvels mindbending new superhero movie is their best since the avengers. Those who like movies and tv series of medical genre are in for. Marvels doctor strange teaser trailer so the trailer starts out with the car crash that changes stephan strange. Once a highly successful, yet notably egotistical, surgeon, doctor. Of special notes are ditkos surreal visuals for magic dimensions, and lees invocations for the spells that strange. Doctor strange film marvel cinematic universe wiki fandom. He has become convinced that the commies are poisoning the purity and essence of our natural fluids by adding fluoride to the water supply. Doctor strange is an early marvel comics character, appearing in 1963. Stephen vincent strange was born as the oldest of the 3 children of eugene and beverly strange in philadelphia in 1930. While on a journey of physical and spiritual healing, a brilliant. Recently, the trailer to the doctor strange movie has been released, and it left no fans indifferent. Marvels 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. Doctor strange character analysis 922 words bartleby.
Doctor strange is an entertaining, welltold story with excellent performances. If anyone has any good idea about whether or not the movie character matches up or if my analysis matches the comic, please let me know in the comments down below. In the 2015 doctor strange series hes defeated by strange inventing a new spell one that makes stephen experience the nightmares of every person on earth and gives the rest of. Doctor strange trailer analysis april, 2016 by mike cecchini. Formerly a renowned surgeon, doctor stephen strange now serves as the sorcerer supremeearths foremost protector against magical and mystical threats. Doctor stephen strange is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Doctor strange is a 2016 american superhero film based on the marvel comics character of the same name. The costume seems to a huge amount of inspiration from creator steve. The costume seems to a huge amount of inspiration from. The movie is littered with spiritual themes which adds further depth to this already amazing story. That is why we decided to answer some of them in this article. Various incarnations of a doctor strange film adaptation had been. Doctor strange and his most excellent adventure the. Apr, 2016 needless to say, marvel movie fans have much to digest with phase 3 of the marvel cinematic universe kicking off in a big way, so lets take a deeper look at the first doctor strange trailer and recap what we know about the film, its characters, and how it may differ from the source material.
Doctor strange serves as the sorcerer supreme, the primary protector of earth against magical and mystical. This sorcerer then takes two large knives, and decapitates the man before escaping with the pages and his men. Hes seen it all go down more than 14 million times and knows that only one version of the future will bring. Doctor strange trailer analysis doctor strange week day 7.
For all its wondrous worldbuilding and trippy effects, doctor strange isnt the evolutionary step forward for marvel that it needs to be. Marvel studios today released a first official look at benedict cumberbatch in costume as doctor strange for the upcoming film. Doctors story starts as every regular story a young man decides to become a neurosurgeon. If anyone has any good idea about whether or not the movie character matches up or if my analysis. Doctor strange wasnt a complete marvel home run for me, but no question this is a big screen outing well worth the ticket price with plenty to please the fans and uninitiated alike. Strangelove summary convinced that the commies are sapping and contaminating our precious bodily fluids, the deranged brigadier general jack d. Hes one of stan lee and steve dikto s most memorable creations. I thought it was about time that i took a look at the. At a young age, stephen strange had dreams of becoming a doctor.
Needless to say, marvel movie fans have much to digest with phase 3 of the marvel cinematic universe kicking off in a big way, so lets take a deeper look at the first doctor strange trailer. Strange is currently back as a member of the illuminati origin. Doctor strange postcredits scene explained screen rant. For centuries, the ancient one protected earth from mystical threats, and dedicated herself to helping. After being distracted looking at medical documents while driving he may be smart but his ego makes him think hes invulnerable, strange.
Doctor strange 2016 movie summary and film synopsis. Once a highly successful, yet notably egotistical, surgeon, doctor stephen. It is the fourteenth film in the marvel cinematic universe, and the second film of phase three. The movie stars benedict cumberbatch as the title character, a renowned. Every time you see a great film, you find new things in it. So we can see from the trailer that the movie will definitely include doctor strange s origin story as well as some new things that are hidden in mystery. With doctor strange, most of the costumes are seen in the magicbased characters such as doctor strange, mordo, wong, kaecilius, and the ancient one. He moves through the world with little regard for the people around him. Stephen strange, brilliant but egotistical surgeon, whose success is disrupted by a lifethreatening accident where his hands the tools of his trade are destroyed and severely affect his ability to perform surgery. But both of these big names in cinema took a crack at pulling a doctor strange movie out of the bag in the years. Unfortunately, the best character moments tend to cool down and fizzle out during the big action sequences. Even if youre suffering from superherofilm fatigue, doctor strange is not one to miss. Doctor strange is an amalgam of inception, the matrix and other science fictionfantasy films of recent note, but unlike most presentations except for perhaps the matrix is one of the most. Strange, seeking immediate results, blanches at such evasively unscientific terminology, but soon submits to a trip through inner and outer space that, had a doctor strange movie been.
The problem is, all my attempts at determining a storyform have fallen short. Well, this marvel machine keeps on churning, earlier this year we had the fantastic captain america. In the 2015 doctor strange series hes defeated by strange inventing a new spell one that makes stephen experience the nightmares of every person on earth and gives the rest of earth a good nights sleep. Doctor strange movie costume indepth analysis when the walking dead delayed season 10 finale might air tower of god composer waited 10 years to adapt the series. And im with steven greydanus, who says that this movie is.
The ancient one was the sorcerer supreme as well as the leader of the masters of the mystic arts. His performance is the funniest thing in the movie. And im with steven greydanus, who says that this movie is an. And since movie started out as a serious thriller, part of what keeps us glued to the screen is the highstakes, fastpaced action, and twistyturny plot. Doctor strange character analysis 922 words 4 pages the 2016 theatrical film doctor strange by marvel studios is an actionpacked fantasy superhero film, 1 hour and 55 minutes in length and is currently available for viewing on canadian netflix as well as physical media. Doctor strange begins with a sorcerer in a gothiclooking library. By exploring the story, casting, costumes, cinematography, score, editing, and action of the film, i will explain where i feel the movie. They style of therapy i use is called acceptance and commitment therapy or act said as the word act rather than the individual letters. Parents need to know that doctor strange is a bit different than other marvel universe movies, since it presents a sorcerer as a superhero. Doctor strange plot summary english movie news times of india.
Jul 19, 2019 doctor strange begins with a sorcerer in a gothiclooking library. We see doctor stephen strange as a fairly straightforward example of an assertive commander entja personality type. The film is directed by scott derrickson and stars benedict cumberbatch as stephen strange doctor. Doctor strange centers on the eponymous and arrogant neurosurgeon stephen strange, who suffers a terrible car accident that renders him unable to properly use his hands. Apr, 2016 doctor strange movie director scott derrickson sinister certainly looks like he tried to deliver something a little different from the usual marvel studios formula for this first trailer.
The filmmakers behind doctor strange may be wellintentioned but that doesnt soften the racism threading the movie. Doctor strange plot summary english movie news times. For unknown reasons, gales film never went further into production. This sorcerer then takes two large knives, and decapitates the man before escaping with the pages and his m. A film based on the marvel comics character doctor strange was initially listed as being in development at new world pictures, with a script dated january 21, 1986 by bob gale. Doctor strange is instrumental to the avengers defeating thanos in avengers.
For centuries, the ancient one protected earth from mystical threats, and dedicated herself to helping others in need by educating them in the magical arts to give them new hope. Produced by marvel studios and distributed by walt disney studios motion pictures, it is the 14th film in the marvel cinematic universe mcu. Doctor strange movie director scott derrickson sinister certainly looks like he tried to deliver something a little different from the usual marvel studios formula for this first trailer. In the comics mordo has allied with other infamous marvel villains, so in doctor strange. Theres still some magic left in the marvel cinematic universe, but as doctor strange demonstrates, familiarity can diminish the companys. Despite the desire to be inventive, doctor strange unfortunately repeats many of the mistakes of its predecessors beyond uncomfortable racial politics. Just when i think im done with marvel studios films, they pull me right in again. Ripper sterling hayden orders the 34 nucleararmed b52s of the 843rd bomb wing past their failsafe points where they normally hold awaiting possible orders to proceed and into soviet airspace. If the two films have the same internal multiplier, then doctor strange. At the start, the main characterbenedict cumberbatch is arrogant and selfish, but he slowly learns humility. The latest entry in the marvel cinematic universe, doctor strange stars benedict cumberbatch as a neurosurgeon who is forced into a lengthy healing journey after suffering a career. Marvels doctor strange follows the story of the talented neurosurgeon doctor stephen strange. Air force base somewhere in the continental usa, the eccentric brigadier general jack d. Plot summary the movie begins with kaecilius mads mikkelsen, a renegade former disciple along with.
While on a journey of physical and spiritual healing, a brilliant neurosurgeon is drawn into the world of the mystic arts. It is the best supernatural action thriller in nearly a decade. During this time, he learns various eastern mystical, magical ways from the socalled ancient one. Hey all, ive wanted to talk about this film for a long time. Doctor strange is a 2016 superhero film, based on the marvel comics superhero of the same name. I recommend doctor strange to all fans of comic books, mythic heroes, religious allegories, and psychedelic special effects.
You take the inbred flamboyance of benedict cumberbatch into consideration and remove those palisades of expression that bind him, you take his. In the film, strange learns the mystic arts after a careerending car crash. This film is so giddily enjoyable and visually transfixing, you might forget that its. The marvel comics movie universe gets a bit bigger, though not appreciably better, with doctor strange. Apr 15, 2016 so we can see from the trailer that the movie will definitely include doctor strange s origin story as well as some new things that are hidden in mystery. A side conversation between turgidson and another guy lets us know that this guy whos now head of weapons development for the u. Stephen vincent strange, better known as doctor strange, is a superhero and powerful sorcerer from marvel comics. Hey guys its time to end doctor strange week with a trailer analysis on doctor strange. He tears the pages from a chained book while his groupies restrain the librarian using bands of energy. With benedict cumberbatch, chiwetel ejiofor, rachel mcadams, benedict wong. They style of therapy i use is called acceptance and commitment. Most of doctor strange s seriousness is a burden carried by chiwetel ejiofor s mordo character, but comic fans will at least know the reason why. I will do this from the viewpoint of the movie as i do not feel i have read enough of the doctor strange comics to make a judgement on the comic version of the character. Doctor stranges script is really familiar to anyone whos ever seen a marvel movie.
May, 2015 the doctor strange movies that nearly happened news marvels sorcerer supreme hits the big screen in 2016, but its not the first time hes been tipped for movie treatment. Minor gripes aside, this is a brilliant, thoughtful movie that i dearly wish id made or written. Oct 24, 2016 the latest entry in the marvel cinematic universe, doctor strange stars benedict cumberbatch as a neurosurgeon who is forced into a lengthy healing journey after suffering a careerending car accident. Doctor strangehelmed by criminally underrated director scott derricksonis a wonderful film that demands to be seen. Strangelove, the exnazi scientist who now develops weapons for the u. Stephen vincent strange was born as the oldest of the 3 children of eugene and beverly strange. However, later on, she was challenged by a former student, kaecilius, who had become corrupted by the dark dimension. From a very young age, stephen had been destined to replace his future master, yao the ancient one, as. As a psychologist, this film struck a special chord with me. In the first scene of his origin movie, we have stephen strange, the surgeon, affably joking and playing music trivia with the staff while operating on a. This postcredits scene confirms it and now we can speculate about when doctor strange 2 will release could be as early as 2019 as the beginning of phase 4 and what itll be about.
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