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Old 25-07-2016, 10:40
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I think the big bad is going to be Chthon, judging by the fact they don't show any mystic energy around Kaecilius, because if it were Chthon possessing him it would be
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Old 25-07-2016, 13:18
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I like the more low key Marvel films and will give this a go but I don't know if I'm going to struggle with the whole ignoring reality thing. It's great to see stunning visuals but my mind needs a frame of reference to grasp whilst watching.

It was liked when I watched inception. If it was all imaginary and in a dream then why weren't the characters calling up unicorns and pie throwing dolphins to fight their battles?
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Old 25-07-2016, 13:22
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This looks.... alright?

It really is one of those movies which could be the first blow to superhero movies as a genre or it could be genuinely great, I don't think a movie like this could land in between, but after Guardians of the Galaxy I'm cautiously optimistic about this.
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Old 25-07-2016, 13:42
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Doctor Strange... doesn't this introduce the idea that magic and the supernatural is real in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Up to now, (in the movies, I'm not talking about the comics), everything "strange" has been "explained" *cough* as advanced technology based on science.
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Old 25-07-2016, 14:14
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I thought it was good trailer.

Wi-fi password scene got me chuckle.
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Old 25-07-2016, 14:55
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This looks.... alright?

It really is one of those movies which could be the first blow to superhero movies as a genre or it could be genuinely great, I don't think a movie like this could land in between, but after Guardians of the Galaxy I'm cautiously optimistic about this.
Have you seen Dead Pool? I just watched that and, though I enjoyed it, it was really was the first true parody of the superhero genre. It could be the beginning of the end for the genre, just as comedy versions signaled the end for the Western genre.
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Old 19-10-2016, 10:21
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Don't know if I've missed another thread about this movie, but is anyone else excited about Doctor Strange? It's out next week and I was surprised there isn't more chatter going on here (also surprised there isn't more advance buzz after the recent IMAX preview clips)... the latest clips they're showing are concentrating more on the "trippy" visuals than the "inception-y" stuff, and I think it looks awesome...

I really hope Marvel get this right, I've been a fan of the comics since I was a kid, and it could/should be the perfect bridge into GOTG2 next year...
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Old 21-10-2016, 11:40
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The early Twitter buzz says that the story is a bit formulaic and 'Marvel' but visually it's amazing and many are praising the score which is often a weakness of the Marvel movies.
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Old 23-10-2016, 17:50
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I'm looking forward to watching Doctor Strange on Tuesday but it's very unusual that I've seen no trailers on tv or any posters anywhere else for this film apart posters or trailers in the cinema despite it being released this week!

Have Marvel really given up on Doctor Strange before it's even released?

I hope not as I've been looking forward to this film for a while!
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Old 23-10-2016, 20:07
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I'm looking forward to watching Doctor Strange on Tuesday but it's very unusual that I've seen no trailers on tv or any posters anywhere else for this film apart posters or trailers in the cinema despite it being released this week!

Have Marvel really given up on Doctor Strange before it's even released?

I hope not as I've been looking forward to this film for a while!

There's no posters, no bus banners, minimal trailers on TV (despite marvel releasing 29....YES 29...TV Spots), very little merchandising and the real doozie - no premiere.

I cannot fathom for one second why they are not promoting this film. It's had extensive promo in the Far East and the world premiere in America and that's it.

The fact there's not a UK premiere when chunks of it were filmed at Pinewood and the titular character is British along with Tilda, Benedict Wong AND Chiwitel. Strange indeed....
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Old 24-10-2016, 02:58
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The early Twitter buzz says that the story is a bit formulaic and 'Marvel' but visually it's amazing and many are praising the score which is often a weakness of the Marvel movies.
One word, villain. What's the villain like?
This is one thing Marvel films in general need to better with.
The only Marvel film villain who really stands out is Loki, but it could be said that he's almost an anti-hero rather than a true villain.
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Old 24-10-2016, 03:00
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That's very promising.
It makes me wonder if the relatively low key marketing compared to other Marvel films was by design, and if it's a hit it will appear as a surprise hit?
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Old 24-10-2016, 12:33
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You'd normally expect to find the likes of Benedict Cumberbatch, Tilda Swinton and Chiwetel Ejiofor topping the cast of some thematically venturesome, aesthetically respectable British drama set discreetly in the recent past. But here these terrific actors are playing comic book characters in a film the majority of whose audience members may never have seen any of them before.
Absolute bobbins.
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Old 24-10-2016, 17:28
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One word, villain. What's the villain like?
This is one thing Marvel films in general need to better with.
The only Marvel film villain who really stands out is Loki, but it could be said that he's almost an anti-hero rather than a true villain.
Mostly agree with this. The only one who really stood out for me apart from Loki, was the Red Skull, also Zemo was a huge let down in Civil War (nothing like the comic book character).

Off to see this tomorrow in 4DX (local cinema has only just gotten 4DX). I've seen Guardians of the Galaxy in Dbox, at the O2 arena before. This will be interesting seeing the difference between the two.
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Old 24-10-2016, 17:48
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I'm looking forward to watching Doctor Strange on Tuesday but it's very unusual that I've seen no trailers on tv or any posters anywhere else for this film apart posters or trailers in the cinema despite it being released this week!

Have Marvel really given up on Doctor Strange before it's even released?

I hope not as I've been looking forward to this film for a while!
My (uneducated) guess; they're very much aware people may be getting fed up seeing Benedict Cumberbatch everywhere, so a lower key promotion might actually help the film in the long run.
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Old 24-10-2016, 20:39
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Then why hire him in the first place to play Doctor Strange as the character will play a big part in the MCU going forward!

As a previous poster stated it's weird for Marvel to hype the film in America but not in the UK where it's being released first!

I think it will still make decent money from the Marvel name but not as much as it would have if they build up the hype properly!

I can't wait to watch it tomorrow anyway!
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Old 24-10-2016, 20:48
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Then why hire him in the first place to play Doctor Strange as the character will play a big part in the MCU going forward!
Because over-exposure can be a burden, but it can also be temporary. Low key, in the short term, is sometimes best.
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Old 25-10-2016, 01:33
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So you believe that Benedict Cumberbatch is over-exposed in the media at the moment which is why they have not hyped up Doctor Strange?

Is that correct RebelScum?
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Old 25-10-2016, 08:53
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So you believe that Benedict Cumberbatch is over-exposed in the media at the moment which is why they have not hyped up Doctor Strange?

Is that correct RebelScum?
So you are asking me to confirm if I believe that Benedict Cumberbatch is over-exposed in the media at the moment which is why they have not hyped up Doctor Strange?

Is that correct Motthus?
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Old 25-10-2016, 09:42
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No I'm asking if you are saying that Benedict Cumberbatch is over exposed in the media?

Is that correct RebelScum?
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Old 25-10-2016, 09:48
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Sounds ridiculous when talking about this kind of amount but at $165m this is one of the lowest budget Marvel movies:

http://www.dailysuperhero.com/2016/0...budget-is.html

Costing one third less than Avengers 2 and Captain America 3 that gives them real scope to crow about the BO if this hits big.
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Old 25-10-2016, 09:52
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No I'm asking if you are saying that Benedict Cumberbatch is over exposed in the media?

Is that correct RebelScum?
Can't you read what I already posted? Or is this just some silly attempt on your part to keep the thread active?
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Old 25-10-2016, 10:21
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I'll keep active by saying that it's currently at 97% fresh on RT, with Empire giving it a 4* review. Can't wait to see it tomorrow. I've been wanting a proper Doctor Strange movie for the best part of 20 years.
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Old 25-10-2016, 11:16
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I don't see how this can be a smash hit, it's just too C-level superhero as far as the general public are concerned.

Guardians of the Galaxy had word-of-mouth going for it, I don't see that happening with Doctor Strange.

Maybe it'll do Thor kind of business.
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