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Doctor Strange review: Critics give their initial reactions on Twitter

'Doctor Strange isn't one of Marvel's very best, but it is still a very entertaining'

Jack Shepherd
Thursday 20 October 2016 11:25 BST
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Excitement for Marvel’s next blockbuster film, Doctor Strange, is at an all-time high following positive social media reactions from various US journalists who attended an early screening.

Praise has been heaped upon the film’s special effects, particularly one of the centrepiece action sequences. Michael Giacchino’s score has also been lauded - the composer having previously worked on The Incredibles, Jurassic World, and Lost.

However, there were some negatives. Critics found the Marvel sense of humour out of place with some of the film’s darker tones, while others found issue with yet another origin story.

Despite this, the overall consensus seems relatively positive, especially when it comes to comparisons with Robert Downey Jr’s first outing as Iron Man, some believing Benedict Cumberbatch could be Marvel’s answer to Downey leaving the series.

Full reviews - including our own - are being withheld from publication until Monday, so check back then for our review and a review round-up.

Meanwhile, Marvel recently revealed a sneak peek clip at Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 featuring Star-Lord, Rocket, and an adorable Baby Groot.

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