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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Benedict Cumberbatch says Hollywood is “grossly wasteful” with resources on film and TV projects

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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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Update: Benedict Cumberbatch says he will show up in Avengers: Doomsday after all & teases Doctor Strange 3

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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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Bruce Campbell playfully hypes up his future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He's more than just Pizza Poppa!

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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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Jack Huston may be in the running to play Doctor Strange

When news came down recently that BOARDWALK EMPIRE fan favorite Jack Huston was cast in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES, the comments were fully in support of the talented Brit getting an even bigger role to showcase his acting chops....

Posted 12 years ago

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Daniel Radcliffe has met with Marvel; was it for Doctor Strange?

Posted 12 years ago

In an interview with BBC Radio, Daniel Radcliffe said he recently had a conversation with Marvel, and some think he might be up for a role in one of their upcoming films. Radcliffe revealed the news while talking about dressing...

Scott Derrickson’s Doctor Strange movie might not be an origin story

Posted 12 years ago

Many expected Marvel to make a big announcement involving DOCTOR STRANGE at this year's SDCC, but unfortunately it just didn't happen. In fact, besides casting rumors like this one, there hasn't been a lot of news about the project since...

Sources say Joaquin Phoenix in negotiations to play Doctor Strange

Posted 12 years ago

Looks like Benedict Cumberbatch may have been telling the truth about not being the lead in DOCTOR STRANGE as new sources are contending that Oscar nominee Joaquin Phoenix is in negotiations to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Wrap contends...

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Benedict Cumberbatch dances around Doctor Strange questions at Comic Con

Posted 12 years ago

Sure, Benedict Cumberbatch is only at San Diego Comic Con because he is plugging Dreamworks’ PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR. He couldn’t possibly be there for anything like, say, a big Marvel announcement on Saturday? You can speculate all you want but...

Do you want three Marvel movies a year? Another mystery movie set for 2018

Posted 12 years ago

Last week Marvel set dates for five new films through to 2019, I guess they were not done announcing release dates for UNTITLED. Today they have announced that May 4, 2018 will see yet another entry in the Marvel Cinematic...

Marvel to release one sequel and one new franchise each year

Posted 12 years ago

Last week Marvel announced release dates for five untitled films, and now Kevin Feige has revealed the studio's plans for their upcoming movies. In an interview with IGN, Feige says the studio might release one sequel and one new franchise...

Marvel sets dates for five new films through 2019!

Posted 12 years ago

The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to grow with the announcement of five new release dates. This will take us right through 2019 if you can believe it. The studio already has placeholders for unknown films on July 8, 2016 and...

Jon Hamm Rumors: Doctor Strange, True Detective, and The Walking Dead

Posted 12 years ago

Jon Hamm will be wrapping up work on the final season of MAD MEN next year and then the sky’s the limit for the actor with matinee idol good looks. Hamm has been rumored for numerous roles since making Don...

Edgar Ramirez has been talking about Doctor Strange with Scott Derrickson

Posted 12 years ago

In an interview with IGN, Edgar Ramirez revealed he's had conversations with his DELIVER US FROM EVIL director Scott Derrickson about a role in DOCTOR STRANGE. The site wanted to know if Derrickson has spoke with Ramirez about possibly starring...

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