(CNN) Marvel braves a stumble with each dip into its grab bag of second-tier, less-recognizable characters. But it won't come with "Doctor Strange," an extremely entertaining and sure-footed adaptation that manages to conjure more than enough magic to easily pass its spell check. Having top-flight actors -- including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tilda Swinton and Mads Mikkelsen -- is especially helpful with this enterprise. Largely faithful to the comics, the film tells a straightforward origin story -- in hindsight, an area where Marvel has generally excelled. Aided by her chief lieutenant Mordo (Ejiofor), they train him in the mystic arts.

Source: CNN November 03, 2016 13:41 UTC