The movie eschews the more classical Harry Potter form of spell-casting, in favour of the kind of approach Tony Stark would take, if he were a wizardĪt once marrying the high-tech savvy of the Avengers' universe with the magical imagery of Strange's comic-come-to-life, the movie eschews the more classical Harry Potter form of spell-casting, in favour of the kind of approach Tony Stark would take, if he were a wizard. Using modern effects in simply the best possible way, the movie injects you into an unfathomable world of multiple realities and multiple dimensions, blasting your senses with the kind of visual opulence that makes Tarsem Singh's visions feel positively restrained. Right from its Inception-on-acid opening sequence, Strange makes you giddy as a schoolkid all over again, throwing so many wondrous Escher-esque realities at you that your mind will be barely able to keep up. That's what Doctor Strange meant for the Marvel Cinematic Universe back when it was released in 2016, and in a post- Endgame universe, this gift seems more relevant than ever. It'd be a little like Abrams' Star Trek, enabling multiple actors to play the same role without devaluing the franchise or ruining the timeline. Parallel universes, alien dimensions, multiverses, alternate Earths - all of a sudden the beloved characters played by Downey Jr, Hemsworth, Evans and even Ruffalo don't ever have to be 'rebooted' from scratch - we could just investigate their lives in another world, where they could be played by different, even younger actors, and given a new story which hints at what happened before (well, not technically, before, more at the same time). Join Strange on his dangerous, mystifying, and totally mind-bending journey.Imagine the possibilities. Before long Strange – armed with newly acquired magical powers – is forced to choose whether to return to his life of fortune and status or leave it all behind to defend the world as the most powerful sorcerer in existence. He quickly learns that this is not just a center for healing but also the front line of a battle against unseen dark forces bent on destroying our reality. When traditional medicine fails him, he is forced to look for healing, and hope, in an unlikely place – a mysterious enclave known as Kamar-Taj. Stephen Strange whose life changes forever after a horrific car accident robs him of the use of his hands. fans, but audiences are hoping it hits shelves sooner rather than later.įrom Marvel comes DOCTOR STRANGE, the story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr.
So far, there has been no word on when Doctor Strange will be released on home video for U.S. Marvel UK confirmed on Twitter that the magical blockbuster would go be available for Blu-ray and DVD on March 6, 2017. Why? Well, there's no official home release date set for Doctor Strange in the U.S. For those who live elsewhere, you may want to tone down your enthusiasm just a tad. So, if you are in the UK, then you should rejoice.