Thursday, October 27, 2016

Movie Review: Doctor Strange (2016)


If the tagline "The Impossibilities Are Endless" didn't clue you in on what is fact for most fans already, Marvel Studios is literally full of wonderful expectations and ideas that are drawn from the magical well that is comic books and turned in blockbuster material that continues to enchant audiences worldwide. Starting with 2008's "Iron Man" and bringing unique individuals with powers together in "The Avengers", the world of superheroes and film has certainly grown exponentially over the last eight years, and it's a ride that sees no end in sight just yet. In fact 2016 marked the beginning of "Phase Three" of the ever growing Marvel Cinematic Universe, and last April/ May started things with a bang by pitting Earth's Mightiest Heroes against one another in"Captain America: Civil War". That sequel pitting "brother against brother" in story laced with action and political intrigues opened the floodgates for more ambitious things to happen in the MCU, and that time has come with the arrival of a well known Marvel character who hasn't had his time to shine in live-action... Until now.


Finally ready to draw from the mystic well and show himself in cinematic form, Doctor Strange has emerged and joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe proper! Here's my review for the film, and special thanks goes to Walt Disney Studios PH and Marvel PH for the IMAX 3D Premiere last October 24th! Possible SPOILERS below, so read with caution!