Dr Strange (2016), directed by Scott Derrickson

Apart from his slightly wobbly American accent, Benedict Cumberbatch makes a convincing and at times compelling Dr Strange. His transition from arrogant neurosurgeon to broken wreck to humble-ish student to reluctant superhero is interesting and believable and that red cloak is to die for. Rachel McAdam doesn’t have enough to do as his erstwhile lover Christine and Mads Mikkelson is wasted as the villain, but it is always good to see him on screen in anything. Tilda Swinton is her usual marvellous self as the Ancient One and her interplay with Strange is the most entertaining element of the film. The action scenes are a bit long and repetitive, with the fun special effects somehow reminiscent of Inception and a bit overdone. As usual it is worth staying beyond the credits for a glimpse of the next Marvel film.