Serving as the next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and being the fourteenth film in it, Doctor Strange takes on a relatively obscure character for the big screen. Doctor Strange himself has more otherworldly and unique powers compared to the other Marvel superheroes, being that he gains the power of the mystic arts, able to bend time, dimensions and other awesome things. This gives way to some amazing and fantastic visual spectacles through various sequences in the film, these are some of the best special effects we've had (although there were still scenes where the effects were subpar and awkward). The plot is a classic superhero origin story but Benedict Cumberbatch does a great job at being charismatic even when his character is a jerk. The plot does eventually boil down to preventing the villain from summoning an evil entity that will take over the world but the resolution and showdown was funny and fitted perfectly with the tone of the film. The film flits between subtle humor and more obvious gags but it works for the most part and doesn't get in the way of the story. The mid-credits and post-credits scenes are interesting and teases us for future films. Overall, Doctor Strange is a strong film that manages to not be overshadowed by its predecessors.
