Assignment 17- Angelica Malkowski

For whatever reason, Rotton Tomatoes won't allow me to create an account (some kind of error I guess), so I'm posting my movie review here. (I saw this movie over winter break by the way, even though it came out a few weeks earlier. I'm not copping out of the assignment.)

Doctor Strange (2016) (Marvel)

**No major spoilers in this review, only slight spoilers that are really just common sense and basic facts of the movie's premise.**

I'd like to start off this movie review with a statement: I am extremely biased. I love Marvel movies, in fact they are my favorite movies, so of course I went into Doctor Strange already excited and expecting an enjoyable movie. I also am a fan of Sherlock and Benedict Cumberbatch in general, so of course I was even more excited to see Doctor Strange. Now, all that being said, I really do think this is a good movie. Benedict Cumberbatch portrays a complex character who, although he is clearly shown to be an ass-hole, somehow becomes endearing. You find yourself routing for this Dr. Strange, even though you know what happened to him was completely his fault. One problem some people may have with this movie is how quickly Strange and Gang are able to defeat the villain. While that's definitely a valid criticism, one must keep in mind that this is an origin movie, meaning Dr. Strange's origin and background are the primary story, so the audience can know a bit of who he is as a person, and better understand his actions in any future movies involving him. While the fighting of and defeat of Kaecilius, including all of the hardships that occur in that process, certainly shape Dr. Strange's character, said character is really the star of the movie. I will say that the movie's plot does include a couple unexpected twists, particularly one at the very end. To recap, if you like superhero movies, or movies featuring arrogant characters who then undergo tragic and strange (;) circumstances which lead to character develop, or if you like Benedict Cumberbatch (aka an attractive man with great hair), then this movie is for you!