Doctor Strange

2007 PG-13 1h 35m DVD

Doctor Strange

2007 PG-13 1h 35m DVD
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Seeking to heal from a tragic past, Dr. Stephen Strange makes a life-altering journey to Tibet. As he begins to recover, he gains mystical powers and soon embarks on his mission of protecting humanity and saving the planet from destruction.
Cast
Bryce Johnson, Kevin Michael Richardson, Jonathan Adams, Fred Tatasciore, Tara Strong, Michael Yama, Susan Spano, Paul Nakauchi
Director
Jay Oliva, Patrick Archibald, Dick Sebast, Frank Paur
Format
DVD
Screen
Widescreen 1.78:1
Subtitles
Spanish (Neutral), English
CC
Yes
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 5.1
Rating
PG-13 - Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.
age 12+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 12+
age 12+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this cartoon derives from a Marvel comic book steeped in occult magic and mysticism, and sorcery that impinges on the real world (as opposed to fairy tales). It's wildly fantastical and not quite as campy as the comics (none of Stan Lee's nonsensical invocations such as "By the hoary hosts of Haggoth!"). There is also some creepy imagery, especially involving bewitched and zombie-like children. One attempted suicide.

Sexual Content

Some female warriors wear skimpy bikini tops (always what you need battling monsters, of course).

Violence

Sympathetic characters are killed, and others stripped to skeletons in magical combat. The main character is maimed (non explicitly) in a car wreck.

Language

Not applicable

Social Behavior

There is a contrast between Strange, who gets to be become Sorcerer Supreme, and the seemingly more-qualified Mordo, who only cares about victory and not the safety of his comrades. Maybe Strange's background as a physician is meant to symbolize his altruism, but he's a pretty cold doctor. Before he gets enlightenment/superpowers the hero attempts suicide.

Consumerism

The promotional tie-in with the comic-book series is hard to overlook.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Not applicable

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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