Dr. Strange is the animated movie about Marvel Universe’s Sorcerer Supreme.  I have always enjoyed this character even though I did not read any comic books with him in it.  I like how he adds a magical aspect to a world of technology and mutants.

Dr. Strange is a skilled neurosurgeon with a serious attitude.  He will only take cases that are either very unique or will get him published in a journal.  His other pet peeve is he will not operate on children.  In one of the opening scenes we see him turn down a patient because of their lack of insurance. Unbeknownst to him, he has another rarer and more special power; he can see through concealment spells and has the gift to practice magic.

His medical career comes to a crashing halt when he is in a car accident and his hands are crippled.  He spends his fortune on trying to find doctors and surgeons who can fix them, but to no avail.  Eventually, one of the magicians he saw saving the city from a giant monster offers him a chance to fix his hands, but it is in Tibet.  He makes the trek to Tibet and starts along the path of the magician.

I am always a sucker for magical tales, and this story is no exception.  I especially enjoy the combining of technology and magic, like steampunk and cyberpunk.  The animation quality was standard for these comic book movies, which is to say, not too great.  The addition of some 3d models was jarring at times; fortunately they were not used often. The action and special effects were exciting and a joy to watch.

In summary, I recommend this to any fan of Dr. Strange or comic book movies in general.  It’s Geektime gives Dr. Strange a solid 7 on the d10 of super heroes.