It looks like many people were taken by surprise by the recent release of “Doctor Strange”, as the film managed to bring in quite a lot of money and viewers. It’s clear that people are hungry for some fresh ideas right now, and according to some, this film should be a good lesson to Marvel about what their fans want to see right now.
The financial success of the film was not actually that significant compared to some other recent productions, but it still brought in more than many expected for a film coming out at this time of the year. In addition, critical responses so far have been very positive, and fans seem to be enjoying he production as well.
There has been a noticeable shift in the industry lately in the superhero genre, and it’s becoming more and more clear that fans are getting a bit tired of the classic formula. That shouldn’t surprise anyone either, considering that we’ve been bombarded by superhero films for a few years now, and they could all be summarized under a short list of key points.
“Doctor Strange”, on the other hand, did things more differently, and the change was welcomed by many. If the success of the film is of any indication, 2017 could be a particularly interesting year for fans of superhero movies who’ve been yearning for something more unique lately.
One of the reasons the film was so well-received was the attention to detail that can be seen in practically every frame. It’s clear that the people behind this film wanted fans to feel an actual connection between it and other productions, and despite its crazy nature, it still has its solid place in the Marvel Universe.
Another point that’s been brought up by some critics is the way the film portrays the ambiguous nature of good and evil, a theme that’s been becoming more and more prevalent in Marvel’s productions lately.
Which is certainly not a bad thing, as we should be well past the era when superheroes were undoubtedly good, without any clear faults or human (or human-like) flaws. As we said above, the next wave of superhero films, from Marvel and other studios, could see a very interesting change to the general formula.
Another positive piece of commentary we’ve seen about “Doctor Strange” was about the visual aspect of the film. It’s obvious that it was meant to make a solid impression in this department, and the producers have put a lot of effort into the tiniest details of every frame.
This is especially noticeable in the work of the make-up artists, which has been specifically commended by some critics. Some skeptics saw this aspect of the film as overdone, but they seemed to be in a minority. For the most part, we’ve actually seen very few negative comments about the visual presentation of “Doctor Strange”, and this was one of the film’s fresh elements.
What’s in store for the future, now that we’ve seen what Marvel are capable of when they unleash their wilder side?
Many are hopeful that this film is a good sign for the studio’s next plans, and it would make sense for Marvel to get a little more creative right now too. They’ve spent a lot of time building their cinematic universe, and they should definitely explore its more interesting corners instead of sticking to the “mainstream” superheroes and topics.