Doctor Strange

Theatrical - Wide 2016-11-04

Cast Benedict Cumberbatch Chiwetel Ejiofor Tilda Swinton Rachel McAdams Michael Stuhlbarg Mads Mikkelsen Amy Landecker Benedict Wong
Directed by Scott Derrickson
Written by Thomas Donnelly Joshua Oppenheimer Jon Spaihts

Genres: Adventure Comic Book Science-Fiction

JoBlo's Rating

6/10

Synopsis

Based on the Marvel Comics character created by Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko. Stephen Strange beset by demons controlled by apprentice sorcerer Karl Mordo, but was rescued by Mordo’s mentor, the Ancient One, a millennia-old sorcerer who protected the Earth... See more dimension as its Sorcerer Supreme, a role Strange was destined to inherit. He offered himself as a disciple to the Ancient One, who accepted, having known of Mordo’s treachery all along. The Ancient One spent years instructing Strange in the art of sorcery, teaching him how to tap the innate mystic powers of both himself and the world around him.

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Industry scooper Jeff Sneider hears that Sam Raimi is nearing a deal to direct Doctor Strange 3 for Marvel Studios

Industry scooper Jeff Sneider hears that Sam Raimi is nearing a deal to direct Doctor Strange 3 for Marvel Studios

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The actor talked about the excessive meals he consumed while bulking up for Doctor Strange and other abundant things used for productions.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, post-credit

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, post-credit

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Benedict Cumberbatch teases Doctor Strange 3 and says he will be appearing in Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday after all.

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Doctor Strange (Movie Review)

Posted 9 years ago

PLOT: After his hands are destroyed in a car accident, a talented surgeon travels to Nepal in order to receive healing from a mystical sect led by the immortal Ancient One. After joining their ranks, Strange learns he’s now on...

Review: Doctor Strange

Posted 9 years ago

Read Eric Walkuski's review HERE! After capitalizing on its steady stable of established heroes many times over, Marvel Studios is now dipping its toe in uncharted waters with DOCTOR STRANGE, a modestly trippy superhero film that follows the brand model...

Review: Doctor Strange

Posted 10 years ago

PLOT: After his hands are destroyed in a car accident, a talented surgeon travels to Nepal in order to receive healing from a mystical sect led by the immortal Ancient One. After joining their ranks, Strange learns he's now on...

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Cool Videos: Doctor Strange conjures up some laughs for a funny gag reel

While there's nothing funny about botching the intricate incantations of a powerful spell, the cast of DOCTOR STRANGE certainly found ways of keeping themselves entertained when making mistakes on-set, as evidenced by this brief but charming gag reel courtesy of...

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Marvel releases two deleted scenes for Doctor Strange

Posted 9 years ago

Man, just when I'm getting weary of the MCU, something like DOCTOR STRANGE has to come along and pull me back in. It was fun, irreverent, and trippy. Beyond that, it was clever – like the SPOILER city reversing climax...

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Posted 9 years ago

A new month brings a wealth of new Blu-ray and DVD releases, so now's a great time to prepare and see what we have ahead of us in the month of February! You can always head to our BLU-RAY AND...

Scott Derrickson won’t rule anything out for Doctor Strange sequel

Posted 9 years ago

Scott Derrickson's DOCTOR STRANGE certainly wasn't shy about introducing us to the more mystical side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and it set the stage for a sequel which could go, well, anywhere. Although a sequel to DOCTOR STRANGE hasn't...

Almost none of Dan Harmon’s jokes made it in the final cut of Doctor Strange

Posted 9 years ago

I think it's safe to say most people enjoyed DOCTOR STRANGE. While not perfect, it definitely had some very unique visuals, as well as a fun climax that both involved being a rebuke of "city destroying" action, as well as having...

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Check out part 2 of Team Thor on the Doctor Strange Blu-ray this February

Posted 9 years ago

Marvel's DOCTOR STRANGE marked the largest introduction for a single character, and it's almost time to bring the Cumberbatch to your living room! STRANGE hits Digital HD/3D and Disney Movies Anywhere on February 14th. If you're looking for the Blu-ray...

The UnPopular Opinion: Top 5 Most Overrated Movies of 2016

Posted 9 years ago

Well Schmoes, as 2016 draws to a close we reflect on a year of ups and downs at the movies, both critically and financially. There were some surprises in regards to which highly anticipated movies lived up to their trailers...

Face-Off: Iron Man vs. Doctor Strange

Posted 9 years ago

Last week not only saw the face-off of two of the more legendary heroes in the history of film, Luke Skywalker vs. Harry Potter (win went to Skywalker, but the comparison of the two franchises will be revisited soon), but...

Weekend Box Office Report: November 11-13, 2016

Posted 9 years ago

The box office remains Strange! Marvel's marvelously mustachioed sorcerer stayed supreme this weekend, keeping DOCTOR STRANGE at number one with an estimated $43 million! Benedict Cumberbatch's master of mystical arts dipped only 49% from a strong opening last weekend, bringing...

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