Doctor Strange [4K UHD]

Bought all of the Marvel backstory films before Avengers Assemble. Did not care for later Dr Strange films but first film was reaygood.

This is a true must-see movie in my opinion. I do not normally give movies 5 stars as i prefer to give 4 and have people actually read them instead of glossing over any 5 stars as fake. This is not a fake review at all. I prefer to give 4 and then qualify it in the details section, but let my joy get ahead of me and I clicked 5 and then save before I forgot. LOL. Anyway, the theatrical version was much better than the first time I watched it when it came out. You cannot go wrong by either renting this or purchasing it if it is not too expensive. It makes me thirst for a Theatrical release of the 2nd film in the Dr. Strange realm. I hope there is another one. They can keep on making these and I will keep on watching them.

One of the best 3D titles with actual pop-outs.

I got to say that there is no stopping the Marvel Cinematic Universe as it surges with success in a year that showed Marvel’s dominance with Captain America Civil War. This movie shows that Marvel can be successful with something new in a long-time favorite in Doctor Strange. Standing on its own, the film is about Steven Strange, a prominent surgeon who ends up with the horrible misfortune of being in a car accident that cripples his hands. This pretty much ends his career as he spends every dime to fix his hands but to no avail. But he is desperate to get his life back, so when a lead to getting better must take him to the other side of the world, he takes it and ends up being a part of something greater. Strange discovers magic from a powerful sorcerer known as The Ancient One who slowly and steadily grants him the knowledge to wield powers that could heal him, but even more important she wants him to become something greater in the fight against supernatural evil. Especially when a former disciple of The Ancient One wants the ultimate power of life and death, Strange must use all the knowledge at his disposal to save the world. The MCU stories are of adventure, comedy, sci-fi, but this one actually entertains magic, and it is amazing and as real as all the other Marvel films. Marvel brings forward a good story with exceptional actors and actresses, from Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mads Mikkelsen, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, and Tilda Swinton. But it is the special effects that are amazing as well as a phenomenal story. The 3D Blu-ray experience is still great, with phenomenal quality as the effects truly pop out. The special features are great with a good number of behind-the-scenes as well as deleted scenes. As well as a much-appreciated digital copy.

Great movie. Benedict Cumberbatch outstanding. He IS Dr. Strange in the flesh as if he stepped out of the comic books.

"Doctor Strange" is chock full of mind-bending special effects and that's great. But what makes this truly a 5-star movie, in my opinion, is the writing. The plot is interesting and the dialogue rich, combining humor with pathos in an effective script that tells a very intriguing story. Strange is a complex character who is almost unique in the superhero genre. For example: He is not a mutant nor has he been "created" in the same manner that The Hulk was through a scientific experiment that went wrong or Captain America was through a scientific experiment that went right. He is also not an "accidental superhero" who was given special powers from an external source ala Spiderman. Instead, his power lies within himself and because it does that makes Doctor Strange oddly accessible to those of us who are otherwise "ordinary" human beings. He, in essence, gives us a ray of hope, allowing us to think - even believe - that we, too, can become a superhero if we have the discipline to tap into the hidden strengths we all possess. (Few of us have that kind of discipline - I certainly don't - but that doesn't lessen the fact that Stephen Strange helps us understand that we all have the potential to be much greater than we currently are.) Director Scott Derrickson - who also co-wrote the script - did not, much to my great relief, allow himself to be seduced by the amazing CGI but, instead, used the special effects to enhance the movie while allowing his actors to not just tell the story but actually be the story. I only wish more directors did that. The cast is terrific, something that I've come to expect when Marvel movies are made. Benedict Cumberbatch is perfect in the role as the egotistical Stephen Strange but although he is nominally the star of the film his supporting cast is equally wonderful. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, and Tilda Swinton are brilliant as is Mads Mikkelsen as the villain. There are, in fact, no weak links in the cast. And that, along with Derrickson's seamless direction and some truly great writing, make this a wonderful film.

I am extremely happy with this DVD! I have looked for it everywhere, and the price was perfect also!

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Toujours du DC Marvel qui nous enchante. Une trame prenante et des acteurs parfaits. Images et bande son excellentes, qui peuvent servir de démonstrations. Film recommandé.

Great quality in 4K movies. Awesome movie and even better in 4K

Lo compré conociendo su estado y sus limitaciones en las lenguas, no me importó porque ya sabía que estaba en inglés. El producto estaba muy bien detallado, e incluso disponiendo de sus imperfecciones.

“Doctor Strange” è uno dei più recenti capitoli del Marvel Cinematic Universe e introduce un personaggio meno conosciuto rispetto, ad esempio, a Thor e Capitan America, ma non meno affascinante. Il percorso che porta l’arrogante medico Stephen Strange a diventare un maestro delle arti mistiche e soprattutto a mettere da parte il suo ego smisurato, trovando una nuova motivazione, è reso davvero con efficacia. Il film alterna sapientemente scene d’azione e combattimento e momenti più introspettivi, dedicati all'evoluzione del personaggio. Gli effetti speciali, soprattutto quelli che ricordano le geometrie dell’artista olandese M.C. Escher, sono spettacolari. Bellissimi scene e costumi e ottima la colonna sonora, che alterna motivi epici ad altri di stile orientale. Ottimo il cast, che ha reso sapientemente i personaggi. Veramente incantevole Tilda Swinton nei panni dell’Antico e Benedict Cumberbatch è uno Strange perfetto. Come tutti i film Marvel, dopo i titoli di coda sono presenti due scene che schiudono nuove prospettive di come si potrebbe evolvere la storia nel MCU. Molto divertente è la prima, in cui vediamo Strange e Thor e che sicuramente è propedeutica al prossimo film sul dio del tuono. In definitiva, un film avvincente e godibile, un must per i fan degli eroi Marvel. Mi sento di fare solo un piccolo appunto: l’antagonista Kaecilius - un affascinante Mads Mikkelsen - è poco approfondito, sarebbe stato bello sapere qualcosa di più del suo passato. L’edizione blu-ray è arricchita da una serie di contenuti speciali, come le tradizionali scene tagliate, i dietro le quinte, il processo creativo che ha portato alla nascita del film, la realizzazione delle scene di combattimento e così via. Molto divertente il video “Team Thor: part 2” in cui possiamo seguire Thor alle prese con problemi molto terresti, come il pagamento dell’affitto.