This is really the only way Doctor Strange deviates from the established Marvel formula: Typically Marvel movies have terrific characters and so-so visuals and action.
Doctor Strange is basically a reboot of Iron Man, only with a lot more prettier things to look at while you’re stoned.
Almost every currently available review has been primarily positive, critics applauding the film’s visuals and the succinct origin story.
However, criticism has been levied primarily at the film following Marvel’s tried-and-tested formula, with various comparisons to the first Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man.