Dr. Stange

Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), an arrogant, self-centered neurosurgeon, is in a life-changing car accident that results in him losing the use of his hands.  When traditional treatment doesn’t help, he searches for healing outside of traditional medicine after hearing about a paraplegic, Jonathan Pangborn (Benjamin Bratt), who can walk again.

Dr. Strange travels to Tibet, where he meets the Ancient One (Tilda Swinton), and under her guidance learns about magic, alternate dimensions and the astral plane.  Dr. Strange ultimately has to decide whether to use what he learns for his own benefit or for the greater good when confronted with a sorcerer, Kaecillus (Mads Mikkelsen), who has his own agenda.

This is an enjoyable movie, and Cumberbatch’s performance is a big reason.  He captures the personality of an egotistical individual learning it’s not all about him well.  Tilda Swinton does as excellent job in her role as the Ancient One who has taken on the task of helping her student realize he must overcome his arrogance, although the whole cast contributes to the film with strong performances.  The special effects are well done and imaginative also.   Dr. Strange is worth seeing.