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

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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 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...

Review: Doctor Strange

Posted 10 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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Exclusive: Spoilery MCU details on Civil War, Doctor Strange, Ant-Man & more

Posted 11 years ago

All right, guys, first things first, as usual. SPOILERS. I'll say it again. SPOILERS. I even put it in the headline, so before you scan another word take note that it's been said three times. You've been warned. If you...

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The second phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will come to a close this summer with ANT-MAN, but as you already know, Marvel is hard at work getting things ready for their phase 3 slate of movies. Marvel Studios president...

Chiwetel Ejiofor near deal to star in Marvel’s Doctor Strange

Posted 11 years ago

Chiwetel Ejiofor could be in line for his first comic book movie. The Oscar nominated actor is being eyed by Marvel to take on a role in the upcoming DOCTOR STRANGE film. He would join his 12 YEARS A SLAVE...

Benedict Cumberbatch talks meditation and comics to prep for Doctor Strange

Posted 11 years ago

I think it's safe to say that few people have any qualms with Sherlock actor Benedict Cumberbatch playing the Sorcerer Supreme in Scott Derickson's DOCTOR STRANGE. While the news that he would be taking on the role hit about this...

Exclusive Cool Video: Guide to Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Posted 11 years ago

Phase 2 of Marvel's Cinematic Universe wraps up next year with AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON (May 1) and ANT-MAN (July 17), and then it's on to Phase 3, which will consist of nine movies: three sequels (CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR,...

Scott Derrickson shares image of Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange

Posted 11 years ago

Director Scott Derrickson tweeted out a rather cryptic image last night that has a lot of Marvel fans talking today. It’s an image of what many say to be Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange. It’s accompanied by the quote "Strange...

Rumor: Nighy, Watanabe & Freeman eyed to play Ancient One in Doctor Strange

Posted 11 years ago

Now that we know Benedict Cumberbatch will be playing Doctor Strange in the upcoming Marvel movie, which actors might be up for the role of The Ancient One, Strange's mentor? It's not clear how big of a part it will...

Benedict Cumberbatch will officially play Doctor Strange!

Posted 11 years ago

It’s finally official! After rumors and more rumors, Marvel confirmed that Benedict Cumberbatch has been cast as DOCTOR STRANGE. It was back at the end of October that when we shared with you reports that Cumberbatch was in final negotiations...

Marvel officially releases Phase 3 timeline with a handy image

Posted 11 years ago

It seems like just yesterday Marvel took the stage at the El Capitan Theater to announce their Phase 3 plans to the world. I think people were more than satisfied with what they laid out for all of us, and...

Benedict Cumberbatch in final talks to play Doctor Strange

Posted 12 years ago

After months of back and forth, denials and rumors, we now have confirmation that Marvel has found their lead for DOCTOR STRANGE. Deadline is reporting that Benedict Cumberbatch is in final negotiations to play the Sorceror Supreme for director Scott...

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