4.4 out of 5 stars 35. Doctor Strange had its world premiere in Hong Kong on October 13, 2016, and was released in the United States on November 4, as part of Phase Three of the MCU. Fans attending the event received an exclusive IMAX poster for the film. $22.32 $ 22. The special effects were probably the biggest selling point for this movie. "[134], Principal photography began in Nepal on November 4, 2015, under the working title Checkmate. [37] Alonso Duralde, reviewing for TheWrap said, "True, Doctor Strange is an origin story, and occasionally hemmed in by the genre's narrative requirements, but it's smart enough to bring in great British actors to make the predictable paces and life lessons feel fresh and fascinating." Strange and Mordo arrive in Hong Kong to find Wong dead, the Sanctum destroyed, and the Dark Dimension engulfing Earth. Fellow surgeon Christine Palmer tries to help him move on, but Strange vainly pursues experimental surgeries to heal his hands. [150] The real Kathmandu street that led into the fictional Kamar-Taj courtyard was replicated at Longcross, which production designer Charles Wood described as "very hard because Kathmandu is a most beautiful city and it's steeped in history. Doctor Strangefate was a combination of Doctor Strange, his mystic DC counterpart Dr. The Hong Kong time sequence was done mainly by ILM's London office. It aired on SBS from May 5 to July 8, 2014 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 KST (UTC+9) for 20 episodes. [202] In its second weekend, the film opened in 22 additional markets, becoming the top film in China with $44.4 million, the highest 3-day opening weekend for a first installment superhero film there. dr. strange videos and latest news articles; GlobalNews.ca your source for the latest news on dr. strange . @scottderrickson @Marvel", "A very good and strange recording session here at Abbey Road! Showing slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES} Comic Book Hero Action Figures. Marvel's "Doctor Strange" follows the story of the talented neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a tragic car accident, must put ego aside and learn the secrets of a hidden world of mysticism and alternate dimensions. [93], Derrickson and Marvel had originally discussed him writing the film alongside his Sinister co-writer C. Robert Cargill, with Derrickson also directing, but Marvel felt that they would not be able to reach their intended release date of July 2016 if Derrickson filled both roles. "[93] Feige called Doctor Strange the "doorway" into the supernatural side of the MCU,[128] a role that Derrickson noted was also served by the character in the early comics, when the Doctor Strange comics "broke open the Marvel comic book universe into the Marvel multiverse". [141] Wong indicated that the reshoots had been completed in August. Forbes added that the structure of the trailer resembled early marketing for the film Batman Begins. [53] Additionally, Linda Louise Duan appears, unnamed, as Tina Minoru,[54][55] Mark Anthony Brighton portrays Daniel Drumm,[53] and Topo Wresniwiro portrays Hamir,[56] all Masters of the Mystic Arts under the Ancient One. At first we thought they'd be able to do both movies, but Dr. [180][181] Derrickson had hoped to use either "Interstellar Overdrive" or The Jimi Hendrix Experience's "Are You Experienced?" "[228] Justin Chang of the Los Angeles Times said, "Within the familiar narrative contours of the origin story, writer-director Scott Derrickson crams in enough out-of-body experiences, spatial-temporal shenanigans and dazzlingly kaleidoscopic visuals to make you wonder if he and his co-writers ... were dropping acid behind the scenes. The Shape Shifting realm originally had Strange morphing and changing shape, but that was ultimately removed as Derrickson felt the audience needed to see Cumberbatch. [225] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale, while PostTrak reported filmgoers gave it a 91% overall positive score and a 73% "definite recommend". Marvel's "Doctor Strange" follows the story of the talented neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a tragic car accident, must put ego aside and learn the secrets of a hidden world of mysticism and alternate dimensions. 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[70] By June 2001, Dimension Films acquired the film rights, with Goyer back on board as writer and director. Spaihts said that they talked "all afternoon, and the fit was right",[95] but he received a call from Marvel several days later saying that they were not completely sure they wanted to take the film in the same direction as Spaihts, and were going to look at other writers. Unable to save his sister, Strange decided to become a doctor to save lives. The sorcerers' task is to protect the Sanctums, though Pangborn instead chose to channel mystical energy only into walking again. in what order does this movie fit historically into the marvel universe? [30] A second issue, centered on the Ancient One training apprentices in the magical arts at Kamar-Taj, was released a month later. Additionally, Hong Kong ($3.2 million), Thailand ($2.5 million), Malaysia ($2.4 million), and Singapore ($2.2 million) also had the biggest opening weekend ever for an original Marvel film. In New York City, Stephen Strange, a wealthy, acclaimed, and arrogant neurosurgeon, severely injures his hands in a car crash, leaving him unable to operate. This gave Derrickson time to work on the script himself, for which he brought Cargill on to help. After repeatedly killing Strange to no avail, Dormammu finally gives in to Strange's demand that he permanently leave Earth alone and take Kaecilius and his zealots with him in return for Strange breaking the loop. "[231] Rex Reed of the New York Observer called Doctor Strange "an awkwardly cliché-riddled mix of hamstrung imagination and bizarro reality" and said, "None of it makes any sense... For characterization, dialogue, narrative arc, acceptable acting and coherence, go elsewhere. If you look at the detail of the shapes that we have in the Dark Dimension, you can almost point to things in the comic books [that] we really tried to be faithful to. Vision Research Phantom Flex 4Ks, which shoot up to 1000 fps, were used for high speed sequences like Strange's car crash. 2.00. sold out. In Kathmandu, the sorcerer Kaecilius and his zealots enter the secret compound Kamar-Taj and behead its librarian. The images showed artwork of Cumberbatch in a traditional Doctor Strange outfit from the comics, as well as a rough sequence of the plot, highlighting points such as Strange's car crash, his journey for healing, and fighting Ejiofor as Mordo (before the character was moved away from a villainous role in the film per discussions between Derrickson and the actor). [141] Cargill said that the location of Kamar-Taj was shifted from Tibet to Nepal to prevent censorship by the Chinese government. In [Guardians], it's more sci-fi oriented and crazy colors. Collect and display all Dr. While on a journey of physical and spiritual healing, a brilliant neurosurgeon is drawn into the world of the mystic arts. Ceretti called Cloak's actions "kind of scripted but not as deeply" as the end result, and said that during the pre-visualization process "we had a big discussion about the arc of the story of the Cloak in the film". So I think it makes sense to them, and it's exciting to them". In June 2014, Derrickson was hired to direct, with Spaihts re-writing the script. [137][152] The next month, Feige revealed that the film originally had a prologue that took place in CERN, due to the real world research being done at the facility on alternate dimensions and parallel universes. We use very different techniques, actually. [136] Additional New York City-set scenes were shot at Shepperton Studios,[103][153] and later in London. Overall Doctor Strange is both fun and funny, clever and pretty, well acted and well-written, and is just an all-around great movie. [189] The issue sees four Masters of the Mystic Arts–Kaecilius, Wong, Tina Minoru and Daniel Drumm–pursue a woman who has stolen a mystical relic. However, he noted that during visual effects reviews for the film it became apparent that these sequences were adversely affecting the story when viewed in 2D, which necessitated adjustments so the sequences would work in all formats. Goyer hinted scheduling conflicts might ensue with a film adaptation of Murder Mysteries,[71] and promised not to be highly dependent on computer-generated imagery. [86] By March, Marvel was considering Andrews, Levine, and Scott Derrickson to direct the film. Strange learns about Jonathan Pangborn, a paraplegic who mysteriously regained use of his legs. "[197] IGN's Terri Schwartz said the sequences shown were where "Derrickson's horror aesthetics shine through". Strange Marvel Legends Promo Comic NM . We had to tell that story, and tell our best version of it." Dr. [262][263] Cumberbatch, Wong, and Ejiofor reprise their roles, while Elizabeth Olsen reprises her role of Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch from other MCU media. He added that a sequence shown in which the Ancient One sends Strange "on his first trippy tour through the multiverse" was "where the IMAX 3D really shines. 60 of 81 people found this review helpful. When traditional medicine fails him, he is forced to look for healing, and hope, in an unlikely place - a mysterious enclave known as Kamar-Taj. [46][111] Doctor Strange is part of Phase Three of the MCU. 32 $36.95 $36.95. Dr. Strangely Strange are an experimental Irish folk group, formed in Dublin in 1967 by Tim Booth (born 6 September 1943, County Kildare, Ireland), vocals and guitar, and Ivan Pawle (born 17 August 1943, England), bass and keyboards. [57] Principal photography wrapped in New York City on April 3, 2016. Another Read Profile. "[130] On the film's set pieces, Derrickson reiterated that the film's astral fight scene was based on The Oath comic, while adding that the end fight was "an attempt to capture the quality of that artwork" from the original comics, and the mirror dimension chase was an attempt to take Inception "to the Nth degree and take it way more surreal and way farther. [171] Umberto Gonzales of TheWrap called the footage "stunning to behold". [207], Doctor Strange grossed $232.6 million in the United States and Canada and $445.1 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $677.7 million. It's also a little bit more trippy. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. He's a fun character, and I get the feeling Eggs Benedict Cucumberpatch felt the same. Doctor Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) is a genius, rich neurosurgeon with an ego that could rival Tony Stark’s.He moves through the world with little regard for the people around him. And not have my headspace in something so dark for so long. The whole idea is he's a character that lives in-between dimensions. Kaecilius uses the stolen pages to contact Dormammu of the Dark Dimension, where time is non-existent. [77], In March 2009, Marvel hired writers to help come up with creative ways to launch its lesser-known properties, including Doctor Strange. [154] By the end of November, the casting of Mikkelsen and Stuhlbarg was confirmed,[2] alongside Amy Landecker and Scott Adkins in unspecified roles. [134] Frank advised on "the human experience of space and time", helping Marvel conceive ideas for their cinematic multiverse, and suggesting dialogue for characters based on their beliefs, whether they were materialist, rationalist, reductionist, or "had this enlarged perspective. Based in New York City's Greenwich Village, Doctor Strange must act as an intermediary between the real world and what lies beyond, utilising a vast array of metaphysical abilities and artifacts to protect the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Strange is currently back as a member of the Illuminati.. [156] Lamborghini provided six Huracán LP 610-4s for use in the film, one of which the production wrecked during filming. [63] By 1989, Alex Cox had co-written a script with Doctor Strange co-creator Stan Lee. China's opening was also the third highest for an MCU film, behind Avengers: Age of Ultron and Captain America: Civil War, as well as the best 3-day opening for an IMAX film in November with $6.3 million. 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"[144] The eventual filming locations around the Kathmandu Valley included the Pashupatinath and Swayambhunath Temples;[145] Thamel and New Road in Kathmandu;[146] and the Patan Durbar Square in Patan. Doctor Strange serves as the Sorcerer Supreme, the primary protector of Earth against magical and mystical threats. "[169] He said that "there are sequences of the film that 3D is actually necessary to tell the dimensional story that is happening through visuals". "[174] Feige explained that one of the more difficult areas to be inventive was the action sequences, as Derrickson did not want them "to simply be: someone shoots a bolt of lightning, and someone blocks a ball of lightning, so someone throws another bolt of lightning..." Instead, they tried to incorporate the use of different dimensions into the action "in the interest of creating a visual tapestry that is totally different in terms of an action scene we've seen in any other movies. [N 1] In a post-credits scene, Mordo confronts Pangborn and steals the mystical energy he uses to walk, telling him that Earth has "too many sorcerers". [173] Framestore also worked on environment shots, the Mandelbrot set sequences, high resolution digital doubles, the astral form, and the Crimson Bands of Cyttorak restraint for Kaecilius, totaling over 365 shots. Rubie's Costume Co. Men's Doctor Strange Economy Cloak of Levitation. Steve Rogers, a rejected military soldier, transforms into Captain America after taking a dose of a "Super-Soldier serum". The actress believed she was later cut from the first scene, but she is still credited for a brief appearance. Marvel Infinity War Titan Hero Series Doctor Strange with Titan Hero Power FX Port. The Ancient One demonstrates her power to Strange, revealing the astral plane and other dimensions such as the Mirror Dimension. Earlier in his life, he was a professional surgeon who had been infamous for his arrogance. before which movie. McCarthy, in addition to praising the acting, felt that there were certain sequences that "go far beyond [Inception] in visual spectacle" and that the time manipulation sequences, "seen to outstanding advantage in 3D, [were what] mind-trip-seeking audiences back in Doctor Strange's origin days would have called 'far-out' but today's fans will simply deem 'amazing'. "[105] Marvel then placed Leto, Ethan Hawke, Oscar Isaac, Ewan McGregor, Matthew McConaughey, Jake Gyllenhaal, Colin Farrell, and Keanu Reeves on their shortlist for the character. "[227] Manohla Dargis of The New York Times said, "The giddily enjoyable Doctor Strange ... is part of Marvel's strategy for world domination, yet it's also so visually transfixing, so beautiful and nimble that you may even briefly forget the brand. However, he was able to include the song "Interstellar Overdrive" by Pink Floyd. A film using this script was almost made by Regency, but the company's films were distributed by Warner Bros. at the time, which was in a dispute with Marvel over merchandising. In addition to Dormammu and the Dark Dimension, Luma Pictures also created the first mirror sequence at the beginning of the film. Doctor Strange uses bolts of magic frequently - so frequently that while there have been a few of these bolts that have received names over the years, the vast majority of them go nameless, as Strange sending blasts of energy from his hands against bad guys is just a simple way of depicting that Strange was doing something active. A sequel, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, is scheduled for release on March 25, 2022. Bruner. Regarding the same sequence where the Ancient One sends Strange through the multiverse, Hayes said, "Seth Rogen's comedic drug trip sequences have nothing on the psychedelic visuals employed here.

Kick you out perhaps? Instead, he ends up learning about magic. This one was more about the environments and effects". The director agreed, elaborating that the casting implies that Dormammu does not have a normal physical form in his own dimension, and so is simply imitating Strange for their confrontation. [21], During the early development process, Marvel, Derrickson, and Spaihts all envisioned Benedict Cumberbatch playing the title role. [182][183], In August 2015, a concept art trailer narrated by Derrickson was shown at the D23 Expo. Doctor Strange Is The Most Religious Superhero Movie Ever November 7, 2016 Paul Asay Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! 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[84] In February 2014, The Hollywood Reporter wrote that Marvel was considering Mark Andrews, Jonathan Levine, Nikolaj Arcel and Dean Israelite to direct the film, and was considering Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger to rewrite the film's script. It also became the highest-grossing original MCU release in India, Hong Kong, South Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. For me, anyway. [179] Derrickson, a Bob Dylan fan, looked for a place in the film to include one of his songs, but could not find one. [68] By April 1997, Columbia Pictures had purchased the film rights and Jeff Welch was working on a new screenplay, with Bernie Brillstein and Brad Grey producing. [52], Chris Hemsworth reprises his role of Thor from previous MCU films in the film's mid-credits scene. [24] Additionally, Benjamin Bratt was revealed to have been cast[35] as Jonathan Pangborn;[36] Adkins' role was revealed to be Lucian, a follower of Kaecilius;[56] and Landecker's role was later revealed to be anesthesiologist Dr. [209] Deadline Hollywood calculated the net profit of the film to be $122.65 million, accounting for "production budgets, P&A, talent participations and other costs, with box office grosses and ancillary revenues from" home media, placing it 11th on their list of 2016's "Most Valuable Blockbusters". It sets the tone really well, and it actually manages to carry that all the way through. He's an engaging character with plenty of faults and just as much charm. Preview October 10", "How Rocket and Groot Inspired Doctor Strange's Breakout Character", "Go inside 'Doctor Strange's' mind-bending fight scene", "How Doctor Strange's Big Bad Was Created", "Things are about to get, well... really STRANGE. Directed by Patrick Archibald, Frank Paur, Dick Sebast. [140] In creating Dormammu, Ceretti stated that they wanted to avoid the fiery head look from the comics as "it had been done before. [165], ILM worked on the folding Manhattan mirror sequence (chosen because of their work creating a digital New York in The Avengers) and the time fight sequence in Hong Kong, which consisted of 200 and 150 shots, respectively. But it was also weirdly similar because of the fantastical nature of the movie". Doctor Strange (2016) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Gunn contacted Derrickson during the shoot to ensure that the shot matched up with the respective Doctor Strange scene, and "kept throwing lines at" Lee on the day to give Derrickson and Marvel plenty of options to choose from for the film. [61] Also, Derrickson revealed that Lulu Wilson had been cast as Strange's sister, for a scene depicting her drowning at a young age. [56][61], A film based on the Marvel Comics character Doctor Strange was initially listed as being in development at New World Pictures,[62] with a script dated January 21, 1986 by Bob Gale. [120] Mads Mikkelsen entered into early negotiations to play a villain in August,[121] "one of a number of actors being considered for the unspecified villainous role. [204] Overall, Doctor Strange had the widest IMAX release ever globally, along with being the first film to release on more than 1,000 IMAX screens. [147][148], Production moved to Longcross Studios in Surrey, England on November 11,[149] and was scheduled to stay there until March 2016. When Tony Stark and Bruce Banner try to jump-start a dormant peacekeeping program called Ultron, things go horribly wrong and it's up to Earth's mightiest heroes to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plan. [220] Its fourth weekend saw China's total gross surpass $100 million, "an increasingly rare feat in 2016. [19][184] The trailer was met with "a very big reaction from the gathered crowd. To transition from that level of detail and history, with the shape of the streets, the warping of the buildings, these ancient bricks and these ancient tiles, was a real challenge." As Master of the Mystic Arts and Sorcerer Supreme, Dr. Stephen Vincent Strange, M.D., is typically considered Earth's foremost expert on magic. The sequence was handled by Method's Los Angeles studio, with their Vancouver studio contributing the opening shot of the sequence. Earth's mightiest heroes must come together and learn to fight as a team if they are going to stop the mischievous Loki and his alien army from enslaving humanity.