Reception
Critical reaction to Doctor Strange: The Sorcerer Supreme has been mixed. Christopher Monfette of IGN said the film "plays out as expected" and has " middle section sags," but features "action sequences beautifully choreographed and emotionally resonant," and concluded that "strong animation, good acting, and resonant character work bring the icon to life."
Adam Arseneau of DVD Verdict said the film "fails to live up to its narrative potential" and criticized the "rushed ending," but praised its "sharp animation" and described the DVD as a "solid rental." Blake Matthews of Blog Critics criticized the film for " 45 minutes or so to set up Strange's story much time into explaining his nemesis," but concluded that "this film really was fun" and "fans of the previous Marvel films, animation based on comics, or the supernatural will enjoy this film."
Nick Lyons of DVD Talk said that "the visuals are engaging," but criticized the film for "dramatically alter" the character, saying: "Instead of characterizing Stephen Strange as a cocky, personably, confident jackass like in the comic books he has been reduced to an emo wimp with a useless tacked-on backstory about the death of his sister. The lifeless voice work by Bryce Johnson doesn't help the character, either." Lyons concluded, "Comic book fans looking for a faithful adaptation of Dr. Strange will sadly be disappointed by this animated feature. For a superior Marvel animated movie, I'd advise checking out the first Ultimate Avengers. " This movie received a nomination for Best Home Entertainment Production of 2007 for the 35th Annual Annie Awards.
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