It was worth the wait, and possibly even moreso to have it playable in the privacy of my home where I can blast forth with gawky laughter without fear of reprisal. This isn't quite the Strange I remember from the comics of the 90s, and coming in blind was probably the best thing for me. I'd heard a reviewer say as much, and not reading the rest of their review did me all kinds of favors.
Yes I was optimistic with Benedict Cumberbund starring as the titular hero, the charm and personality we've come to expect from movies like Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Guardians of the Galaxy is present, though less bombastically. So little is explained, but just enough so you aren't lost.
This may be the most dialogue light Marvel film in this franchise. Oh and while I'm not spoiling anything, how about that cloak? It's own brand of levity was a masterstroke! The effects were enthralling, and somehow not visually chaotic. No camera shakes here, foiks - you'll provide for that.
I haven't enjoyed a movie that much since Guardians of the Galaxy, and I am completely comfortable with the "new" Doctor Strange. It's adaptations like this that justify the extra resolution and detail that go into them. There's a fine balance between nosehair emphasis and sprawling supernatural vistas, and this one does it right.
honestgamer Staff Feb 20, 2017
hastypixels Blogger Feb 20, 2017
If you enjoyed Iron Man, you'll enjoy: Captain America: The Winter Solder, Avengers (which is as enthralled an origin story as Iron Man was), Avengers: Civil War (you can skip Age of Ultron without missing much, though it is still pretty dang good) ... and of course Guardians of the Galaxy ... and for now that's it.
Even the least of these (Age of Ultron) is still time you won't regret spending. They're all significant cultural references and major franchises for a reason. Joss and the writers he inspired have reinvigorated our favorite superheroes and turned them into people.
Here's a hint: Music plays a big role in their lives as it does ours, and naturally, what they listen to tells us about who they are. Pretty basic storytelling, right? Marvel uses that understanding to its best advantage.
Trust me, you're going to walk away from those films with solid memories and fond ones, as well.
"Did you come here to start a war?"
"Does a boot have a quarrel with an anthill?"
"Are you planning to step on us?"
From memory - Avengers is possibly my single favorite movie. It's just that dang good. Whatever Joss Whedon is doing now, I'm glad he put Marvel on this track.
JoeTheDestroyer Staff Feb 26, 2017
hastypixels Blogger Mar 2, 2017