Doctor Strange

About Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange is a 2016 American superhero film based on the Marvel comic character of the same name. The film centers on Doctor Stephen Strange, a brilliant neurosurgeon who, after suffering severe injuries in a car accident, discovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions.

Making / Production

Directed by Scott Derrickson and produced by Kevin Feige, the movie was a part of Marvel Cinematic Universe 's Phase Three. The script was written by Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill and Jon Spaihts, basing their story on the mystical arts.

Actors

• Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Stephen Strange: A world-known neurosurgeon who, after a catastrophic car accident, discovers the mystical arts.
• Chiwetel Ejiofor as Karl Mordo: An apprentice of the Ancient One, who becomes a mentor to Strange.
• Rachel McAdams as Christine Palmer: A surgeon and Strange's former love interest.
• Tilda Swinton as The Ancient One: A sorcerer who takes Strange under her wing, and the tutor of the mystic arts.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The scene where Strange's car crashes was filmed on a road known for having numerous accidents.
• Cumberbatch spent his own money to fly back to New York City for the screen test that won him the leading role.
• Initially, Jared Leto was strongly considered for the lead role.

Awards

The film was a critical and commercial success, receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects.

Quotes

• "Mastery of the sling ring is essential to the mystic arts." - The Ancient One
• "I do not believe in fairy tales about chakras or energy or the power of belief." - Doctor Strange
• "This is just the beginning, Stephen. Word of the Ancient One spread across the multiverse. The Earth is now fully visible within the mystic multiverse." - Mordo

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's score was composed by Michael Giacchino.
• The end credits song, 'Master of the Mystic', end credits by Giacchino became quite popular.
• The soundtrack also includes classic rock songs such as "Feel So Good" by Chuck Mangione and "Interstellar Overdrive" by Pink Floyd.