Marvel's Doctor Strange (2016)

[Agent Bond]

After watching Civil War tonight, my theory is that the entire movie of Dr. Strange

[Show spoiler]is is the past.

In The Winter Solder, Strange was mentioned out of nowhere. I'm assuming he's already Dr. Strange at this point because why would Hydra keep tabs on some doctor?

Also, neither credits scene in Civil War has a tie-in to Dr. Strange even though its the next Marvel movie to come out.

[walruswarrior]

The Ancient One is a bald white female

I guess we know who Marvel/Disney's daddy is

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[Zorkel567]

Originally Posted by Agent Bond

After watching Civil War tonight, my theory is that the entire movie of Dr. Strange

[Show spoiler]is is the past.

In The Winter Solder, Strange was mentioned out of nowhere. I'm assuming he's already Dr. Strange at this point because why would Hydra keep tabs on some doctor?

Also, neither credits scene in Civil War has a tie-in to Dr. Strange even though its the next Marvel movie to come out.

[Show spoiler]Right now, I'm assuming it'll be placed in present day. That way they can reference Civil War and have post credit scenes to tie into some of the next films.

In terms of Winter Soldier, the Hydra weaponry was supposed to detect future threats to them, so even if he wasn't yet Doctor Strange, they could tell he my prove a problem.

I was also expecting a post-credits scene related to Doctor Strange, but there is precedence. There was never a post-credits scene setting up Ant-Man

[Dalekbuster523Bluray]

I wonder if Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman will ever interact in the MCU?

[Agent Bond]

[Show spoiler]

Good points.

[spectre08]

Originally Posted by Dalekbuster523Bluray

I wonder if Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman will ever interact in the MCU?

The box office haul in the UK would be greater than in the US

[Dalekbuster523Bluray]

Originally Posted by spectre08

The box office haul in the UK would be greater than in the US

True, although I've heard Sherlock does have a decent following in the U.S.

[willtopower]

Originally Posted by Zorkel567

[Show spoiler]Right now, I'm assuming it'll be placed in present day. That way they can reference Civil War and have post credit scenes to tie into some of the next films.

In terms of Winter Soldier, the Hydra weaponry was supposed to detect future threats to them, so even if he wasn't yet Doctor Strange, they could tell he my prove a problem.

I was also expecting a post-credits scene related to Doctor Strange, but there is precedence. There was never a post-credits scene setting up Ant-Man

I'd say there would be no way to guess, by man or machine, the man Steven Strange would ever become a problem prior to his accident. That's what kind of makes him a unique character because the person he was prior to his accident is irredeemable and shows zero signs of ever being otherwise.

If the main story is present day, it's almost certain we will have flashbacks. Or we could get origins and a flash forward. I really think the best option would be to tell this entire story in the past. Any connections Strange's story will have to the rest of the MCU should be behind the scenes anyway, so being set presently isn't necessary.

[Show spoiler]The lack of a related post-credits scene was a bummer but also adds to some of the "mystery" which is kind of cool.

[yeslek]

Originally Posted by Agent Bond

After watching Civil War tonight, my theory is that the entire movie of Dr. Strange

[Show spoiler]is is the past.

In The Winter Solder, Strange was mentioned out of nowhere. I'm assuming he's already Dr. Strange at this point because why would Hydra keep tabs on some doctor?

Also, neither credits scene in Civil War has a tie-in to Dr. Strange even though its the next Marvel movie to come out.

makes sense

[yeslek]

Originally Posted by willtopower

I'd say there would be no way to guess, by man or machine, the man Steven Strange would ever become a problem prior to his accident. That's what kind of makes him a unique character because the person he was prior to his accident is irredeemable and shows zero signs of ever being otherwise.

If the main story is present day, it's almost certain we will have flashbacks. Or we could get origins and a flash forward. I really think the best option would be to tell this entire story in the past. Any connections Strange's story will have to the rest of the MCU should be behind the scenes anyway, so being set presently isn't necessary.

[Show spoiler]The lack of a related post-credits scene was a bummer but also adds to some of the "mystery" which is kind of cool.

or maybe he magic's up post Civil War, but time travels to the past and THATS how Winter Solider had the reference....maybe?

[Zorkel567]

Originally Posted by willtopower

I'd say there would be no way to guess, by man or machine, the man Steven Strange would ever become a problem prior to his accident. That's what kind of makes him a unique character because the person he was prior to his accident is irredeemable and shows zero signs of ever being otherwise.

If the main story is present day, it's almost certain we will have flashbacks. Or we could get origins and a flash forward. I really think the best option would be to tell this entire story in the past. Any connections Strange's story will have to the rest of the MCU should be behind the scenes anyway, so being set presently isn't necessary.

[Show spoiler]The lack of a related post-credits scene was a bummer but also adds to some of the "mystery" which is kind of cool.

Well this is what Kevin Feige said regarding the Stephen Strange reference in The Winter Solider:

"Well, 'we' know what it means and where we want to head with it, but we were comfortable with keeping it in there and leaving it in there because there are a few different ways to interpret it. The whole thing, what Sitwell’s saying is, this algorithm is going to predict if you’re going to become a problem for Hydra or not. So you don’t have to just be Tony Stark, actively plotting to save the world. You could be a kid whose SAT scores and whose essays have indicated that you’re going to be a problem one day. So is Stephen Strange the Sorcerer Supreme? Probably not at that point. Is he an unbelievably talented neurosurgeon who’s opinionated and kind of arrogant? Probably. That might put him on the list."

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So, basically what I speculated; that the algorithm predicted he could be a problem even without being Doctor Strange yet.

[recS-12]

So I had very little interest and even less knowledge about Dr. Strange before I saw the trailer at CACW. Now, I'm very excited. I thought the trailer was phenomenal. Is there any very basic info (somewhere) someone can recommend to me so that I can get a little more familiar w/the story to hold me off till November? I don't need to be an expert, but I am so curious now.

[mwynn]

Originally Posted by recS-12

So I had very little interest and even less knowledge about Dr. Strange before I saw the trailer at CACW. Now, I'm very excited. I thought the trailer was phenomenal. Is there any very basic info (somewhere) someone can recommend to me so that I can get a little more familiar w/the story to hold me off till November? I don't need to be an expert, but I am so curious now.

http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Stephen...28Earth-616%29

[Hellraiserfan]

Originally Posted by recS-12

So I had very little interest and even less knowledge about Dr. Strange before I saw the trailer at CACW. Now, I'm very excited. I thought the trailer was phenomenal. Is there any very basic info (somewhere) someone can recommend to me so that I can get a little more familiar w/the story to hold me off till November? I don't need to be an expert, but I am so curious now.

Short version.

He gets in a car accident and his hands are mangled with extreme nerve damage to where he can't operate on people anymore. Even trying to grab something gives him serious pain. He goes to numerous doctors to see if any of them can help. He then ends up searching for and finding the Ancient One who teaches him the Mystic Arts. He can do spells as well as travel into other realms or dimensions.

I suggest reading The Oath. They already said that's inspiration for this movie and it's a great Doctor Strange story that goes into his origin again, from what I can remember at least.

[willtopower]

Originally Posted by Zorkel567

Well this is what Kevin Feige said regarding the Stephen Strange reference in The Winter Solider:

Kevin Feige Discusses Captain America Easter Eggs


So, basically what I speculated; that the algorithm predicted he could be a problem even without being Doctor Strange yet.

I don't believe I've seen that quote before. It's still unclear, but if that ends up being the case, I think that's really really lame. The problem doesn't have anything to do with him being Doctor Strange yet. The problem is that something could predict that eventuality. It's unfortunate because even a small mention like that, if true, has already diminished some of the impact of Strange's character arc.

[solarrdadd]

Originally Posted by recS-12

So I had very little interest and even less knowledge about Dr. Strange before I saw the trailer at CACW. Now, I'm very excited. I thought the trailer was phenomenal. Is there any very basic info (somewhere) someone can recommend to me so that I can get a little more familiar w/the story to hold me off till November? I don't need to be an expert, but I am so curious now.

buy the marvel animated Dr. Strange blu-ray, I think it will help and it's very good!

[willtopower]

Originally Posted by solarrdadd

buy the marvel animated Dr. Strange blu-ray, I think it will help and it's very good!

+1 on this suggestion. If comics aren't your thing and you're ok with animation, check this movie out. It's hands down my favourite marvel animated flick and really shows the potential of the character imo.

[Wernski]

Originally Posted by recS-12

So I had very little interest and even less knowledge about Dr. Strange before I saw the trailer at CACW. Now, I'm very excited. I thought the trailer was phenomenal. Is there any very basic info (somewhere) someone can recommend to me so that I can get a little more familiar w/the story to hold me off till November? I don't need to be an expert, but I am so curious now.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=vNu6RVLXAR8

[solarrdadd]

Originally Posted by Wernski

https://youtube.com/watch?v=vNu6RVLXAR8

this was great for it's time and I love it, but, I think the animated feature puts the character more into the MCU as far as the potential of what to expect than this movie does.

I loved this movie when I was young and it came out. back then, we were like, "sliced bread, move the phuck over!"

[Show spoiler]also, the star kinda has a "John Holms look" thing going on!!!

[celticmoon]

Originally Posted by willtopower

I don't believe I've seen that quote before. It's still unclear, but if that ends up being the case, I think that's really really lame. The problem doesn't have anything to do with him being Doctor Strange yet. The problem is that something could predict that eventuality. It's unfortunate because even a small mention like that, if true, has already diminished some of the impact of Strange's character arc.

Well, it doesn't really have to be that Zola's algorithm predicted that he would become a powerful sorcerer or any sort of huge threat against Hydra. The algorithm targeted millions of people, including seemingly regular people on the street. (After all, he also mentioned a generic high school valedictorian along with Strange and Banner.) The algorithm didn't so much identify the people who would become obvious threats against them as it did people who were less likely or unlikely to go along with the flow and comply with the status quo if and when Hydra established themselves as a major power.

The only thing that they really need to make sure of in the context of the MCU is that Stephen Strange, the neurosurgeon, is a universally recognizable name that would have at least been known to Steve, Natasha, and Sam in some capacity, otherwise it wouldn't have made sense for Sitwell to throw his name out there, since he was talking to them. I'm not familiar with the source material, but considering he is supposed to be a neurosurgeon with unparalleled skill and talent, it's not too far of a stretch that they would establish him as being somebody that virtually everyone would know at least by name. (Kind of like how Tony Stark was famous for his achievements before becoming Iron Man.)