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Doctor Strange's WW Box Office Great but not Excellent
posted by Norrin_Radd_Of_Zenn_LaSTAFFMOD on February 15, 2017 at 4:16 PM
There is a lot to be said about Movie Release schedules and studio expectations. Doctor Strange did quite well and kudos to the films that were released around the same time vying for our entertainment dollars.
Reply by Jessica Drew
on February 17, 2017 at 12:27 PM
I think the Doctor made out alright for a relatively unknown character who deals in the obscure concepts of myriad universes and the mystic arts. Must we measure everything in dollars and cents?
Reply by Norrin_Radd_Of_Zenn_La
on February 17, 2017 at 1:52 PM
Of course not. I enjoyed Doctor Strange much more than Fantastic Beasts and look forward to a reprisal of the further adventures of Dr. Strange and I have had just about enough of Eddie Redmayne. The two movies aligned themselves and warranted comparisons because of the subject matter. A Venn Diagram of the audiences would have a serious intersection for these two films. For me it is a shame that films are pitted against each other in the marketplace as if it is some Zero-Sum game for attention.
I just don't foresee any Comic-Book based movies gaining critical recognition besides technical nominations and awards.
Reply by AusFem
on February 20, 2017 at 1:17 AM
I've just discovered Dr Strange by accident. Thoroughly enjoyable... Love the bits of humour thrown in. Special effects were awesome. Love Benedict, he makes a great Dr Strange. Although it did take a while to get used to his American accent. The end scene was a nice surprise
I nearly missed it.. don't miss the scene after the credits...
Reply by e3m88
on February 20, 2017 at 4:07 AM
It wasn't the movie's fault the Marvel formula is getting old. They need to improve enough to keep things fresh.
Reply by CuriousAstronaut
on February 20, 2017 at 4:14 AM
I think they will eventually become victims of their success. The formula will be so beaten into the ground in a decade or so... I hope something changes between now and then. Hopefully the Avatar films can breathe some new life into the action/adventure genre.
Reply by CuriousAstronaut
on February 20, 2017 at 4:15 AM
I absolutely loved this film-- its my favorite of last year. The smart writing, humor, and acting really sold me on it. The villain is unfortunately weak but most Marvel villains are.
Reply by JpSuperGuy
on February 20, 2017 at 7:07 PM
To say that all Marvel villains are weak is obv Imdb trolling..lol they can't stop that
Reply by JpSuperGuy
on February 20, 2017 at 7:09 PM
There are only 2 successful villains, the Joker and Darth Vader..the only 2 villains who won.
Reply by Jessica Drew
on February 20, 2017 at 7:15 PM
They've painted themselves into a corner with their winning formula. It will be a serious challenge for them to innovate beyond the glib one-liners but, I think they're up for it.
Reply by lukecage92
on February 20, 2017 at 7:35 PM
I agree that it wasn't exceptional like other movies but it did better than average or what many people predicted.
Reply by e3m88
on February 20, 2017 at 9:16 PM
It is true that Marvel needs better villains but the Civil War movie had a great villain in my opinion and some might say he win.
Reply by DanDare
on February 21, 2017 at 5:21 PM
For a second or even third tier Marvel hero, I thought the box office was pretty good.
Reply by manfromatlantis
on February 22, 2017 at 4:45 PM
I like the doctor strange my favorite marvel character.
Reply by Norrin_Radd_Of_Zenn_La
on February 22, 2017 at 4:50 PM
There is a saying , "If it isn't broke, Don't fix it"! I have no idea what the Marvel Formula is but Marvel has an overriding structure that they use to create their films. Included in that structure is variation.
Reply by DanDare
on February 22, 2017 at 5:23 PM
Whatever Marvel and Disney is doing it is doing very well for them. Even the lesser and riskier properties have become hit films.