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Trailer 2

Anyone got any air sickness pills? Cuz that's how I feel watching this trailer. It's fun, but I feel nauseated watching it. svomit_100-116.gif

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Anyone got any air sickness pills? Cuz that's how I feel watching this trailer. It's fun, but I feel nauseated watching it. svomit_100-116.gif

I hadn't even read you comment clicked on the trailer link, but that's exactly what I thought. I mean, I'll watch it in the theater, but I'm not sure I'll make it all the way through that kaleidoscope world effect keeps happening at length,

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Wow, that will be mandatory seeing in the theater just to take in all of that scenery.


Maybe because I have the SDCC 2015 Box set but this series holds very little interest for me. It's just lazy, really. They didn't even bother to repaint the Doctor Strange Figure or Brother Voodoo. They didn't repaint Dormammu either but I will credit them with making far more interesting colored flaming skulls than in the Box Set.

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- Kaecilius is allied with Dormamu

- Dormamu was kept contained by the Ancient One, using forbidden magic

- the Ancient One gets killed by Kaecilius and so Dr Strange succeeds her as the Sorcerer Supreme

- Kaecilius brings Dormammu to Earth

- Dr Strange defeats Dormamu by using the Eye of Agamotto, which is an Infinity Gem that can control time; he ends up pushing Kaecilius through a vortex and he gets disintegrated by Dormamu

- Baron Mordo is not a villain but a by-the-rules character, who loses faith in the Ancient One and Dr Strange because of their unorthodox ways being too risky

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"Dormammu, I've come to bargain!"

Marvel once again hits a home run with Doctor Strange. Originally, I was unsure about Benedict Cumberbatch doing an American accent, but it works perfectly with his stunning portrayal as Dr. Stephen Strange. The visual effects are nothing short of stunning, taking obvious cues from Inception, but adding more kaleidoscope effects in the mix.

There's even some martial arts in this film. I didn't know Scott Adkins (Boyka in Undisputed II-IV, Casey in Ninja) was here until he suddenly gave Doctor Strange his patented "Guyver Kick" in one of the fight scenes.

As for the supporting cast, some work while others are simply there. Tilda Swinton as The Ancient One does okay for a mentor figure. Rachel McAdams as Christine Palmer barely has enough screen time as a love interest. And just like majority of the MCU films, this film's Achilles heel is its villain.

Mads Mikkelsen as Kaecilius is not bad, but his motives are pretty vague to the point where he's less important to the plot than the villains of Thor: The Dark World and Iron Man 3. And Dormammu, despite his imposing presence and abilities, just gives up after less than five minutes of screen time.

All flaws aside, Doctor Strange is a worthy addition to anyone's Blu-ray collection.

As far as ranking goes:

Marvel Cinematic Universe

1. The Avengers

2. Iron Man

3. Captain America: Civil War

4. Guardians of the Galaxy

5. Captain America: The First Avenger

6. Captain America: The Winter Soldier

7. Doctor Strange

8. Ant-Man

9. Avengers: Age of Ultron

10. Thor

11. Iron Man 3

12. The Incredible Hulk

13. Thor: The Dark World

14. Iron Man 2

All Marvel Films (Including Icon Comics)

1. The Avengers

2. Iron Man

3. Captain America: Civil War

4. Guardians of the Galaxy

5. Kingsman: The Secret Service

6. Deadpool

7. X-Men: Days of Future Past

8. Captain America: The First Avenger

9. Captain America: The Winter Soldier

10. X-Men: First Class

11. Doctor Strange

12. Ant-Man

13. Avengers: Age of Ultron

14. Men in Black

15. The Amazing Spider-Man

16. The Wolverine

17. Kick-Ass

18. Thor

19. Spider-Man 2

20. X2

21. Iron Man 3

22. Blade

23. Spider-Man

24. X-Men

25. The Incredible Hulk

26. Thor: The Dark World

27. Iron Man 2

28. The Amazing Spider-Man 2

29. Blade II

30. Men in Black III

31. Spider-Man 3

32. Kick-Ass 2

33. The Punisher (2004)

34. The Hulk

35. Men in Black II

36. X-Men: The Last Stand

37. X-Men Origins: Wolverine

38. Fantastic Four

39. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

40. Blade: Trinity

41. Punisher War Journal

42. The Punisher (1989)

43. Ghost Rider

44. Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

45. Man-Thing

46. Howard the Duck

47. Fant4stic

48. Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

49. Daredevil

50. Elektra

51. Captain America (1979)

52. Captain America II: Death Too Soon

53. Captain America (1990)

54. The Fantastic Four (1994)

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Saw the sydney press screening, and I loved it. Fun, action packed, and made me give a damn about Doc Strange, where previously I hadnt before. Agree with everything A7 said, though i thought the villain had enough charisma and presence to get him through a lot more than some other Marvel villains.

My rankings:

Marvel Cinematic Universe

1. Avengers: Age of Ultron

2. The Avengers Iron Man

3 (tie). Captain America: The First Avenger/Guardians of the Galaxy/Iron Man

4. Captain America: The Winter Soldier

5. Doctor Strange

6. Captain America: Civil War

7. Thor

8. Ant-Man

9. Iron Man 3

10. The Incredible Hulk

11. Thor: The Dark World

12. Iron Man 2

Yeah Im cheatin with 3, but i love those movies equally and so so much.

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