Dr. Strange
	Rating
	Type	Video On Demand
	Audience Rating	PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
	Release Date	2008-10-01
	Director	Jay Oliva; Frank Paur;
	Length	77 minutes
	Special Price
	Lowest New Price	$2.99
Categories
Superheroes  Animation  Fantasy  Lionsgate
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Description
Dr. Stephen Strange embarks on a wondrous journey to the heights of a Tibetan mountain, where he seeks healing at the feet of the mysterious Ancient One. But before his wounds can mend, Strange must first let go of his painful past and awaken a gift granted to very few. The gift of magic. Empowered as the new Sorcerer Supreme, Dr. Strange now tests his limits, rising up against monsters this push at the gates, facing the much terrifying entity humankind has ever known.
Customer Reviews
Surprisingly good!   2010-07-10
By Isaac J. Mahoney
I went into this with low expectations. Given that Marvel's other films hadn't done well, even with their all-star Avengers cast, I wasn't expecting much from Dr. Strange. But surprisingly, this was quite enjoyable. It begins with Dr. Strange as a brilliant yet self-centered surgeon whose interests lie solely in wealth and prestige. But an encounter with the spiritual realm causes a crippling car accident, leaving Dr. Strange without the intricate use of his hands. Strange exhausts his fortune seeking reconstruction surgery, but no-one is able to restore his fractured hands. Years later, poor and destitute, a desperate and near suicidal Strange journeys to Tibet to explore his last hope, "the Ancient One". Dr. Strange seeks the restoration of his hands, but his magical tutors are more interested in the redemption of his soul. Strange slowly begins to discover the world of magic and learns to become its guardian. Finally, he and his companions must make a stand against the dark forces seeking to destroy Earth. I never thought a movie about magic could be this interesting. I expected some really laborious magical duels that just look like two people doing sign language, but thankfully Dr. Strange delivers both visually and kinetically. The action is beautifully choreographed and emotionally resonant. The art style is sharp, visually engaging, and memorable. But the highlight of Dr. Strange is in its characters and storytelling; the journey of a selfish yet resourceful doctor to a humble leader and protector of earth. Doctor Strange: the Sorcerer Supreme is a memorable and emotionally engrossing film, and one of Marvel's finest.
Magical   2010-06-24
By David A. Smith (Webberville, Mi, USA)
When i went to review this movie i saw an older live action movie of dr. strange and i think it would be coll if they put it on dvd so we can buy it. i would love to see them do an update to this character. But this animated movie is awesome and the dr. strange character is interresting i love this movie. if you have not seen this movie then you should
TV series please   2010-04-16
By gambitrmp (PA)
I enjoyed it. I felt it gave a good background to the charactor. Now if only we could get a TV series to further develope the charactor & his enemies.
Excellent movie   2010-03-20
By D. Goss (McChord AFB, WA USA)
I loved this movie! Of course I've never read any of the Dr. Strange comics or was even a big fan but I might look into is now. Great movie, good animation.
The best direct to DVD from Marvel to date   2010-01-11
By tiger72
Who would have thought that an animated direct to dvd movie about a B list Marvel superhero would turn out to be an almost poignant meditation on the themes of loss, recovery, and heroism? Dr. Strange pops up in a lot of Marvel comic books but we never really learn that much about how he became the sorcerer supreme. This film tells that story in detail. It begins with Dr. Strange's prior career as a medical doctor and surgeon who is still struggling to cope with the loss of his sister. After his hands are injured in an accident he is no longer able to perform surgery. In a state of depression, Doctor Strange travels to the Himalayas where he ends up finding both inner peace and his true destiny under the guidance of the "Ancient One." The film has some excellent animated action sequences and does a very convincing job of relating Doctor Strange's transformation. I think it will appeal to both younger audiences and to older comic book fans. It is to date the best of all of Marvel's direct to dvd movies.