The more the writers persist with the Dr Strange character, the more it seems to strip Benedict Cumberbatch of all his natural charm and acting talent. Wooden scripts mean stilted and awkward exchanges between key characters and the use of magic becomes so blasé. It's like when someone tells you an anecdote but tries too hard and it loses its spark. Moreover, this film tries to cram so much in that you're left feeling like none of it had enough substance. Nothing and no one in this film is developed well. The character of America couldn't be played by much worse an actor, either, which leaves me completely baffled as to why a group of filmmakers this powerful couldn't find someone more talented and compelling. Deeply disappointing from start to finish.