132 December 2016 www.bahrainthismonth.com Directed by: Scott Derrickson Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rachel McAdams, Mads Mikkelsen The Plot: Marvel’s latest offering follows the story of the talented neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a tragic car accident, must put ego aside and learn the secrets of a hidden world of mysticism and alternate dimensions. Based in New York City’s Greenwich Village, Doctor Strange must act as an intermediary between the real world and what lies beyond, utilising a vast array of metaphysical abilities and artefacts. Worth Watching? Doctor Strange is the most refreshing Marvel outing in a while. The studio’s offerings were getting to the point of extreme saturation and, whilst there is still a feeling of familiarity here, the movie is also very different from what has come before. Structurally, it’s another basic superhero origin story but, on the other hand, it’s going into an exploratory, more psychedelic place than any comic book movie has previously attempted. The cast is incredible, with Cumberbatch on his usual form and Mikkelsen fulfilling many a film buff’s dreams by taking on a villainous role. Visually, the film is stunning and surreal, with director Derrickson doing a great job of portraying the mind using superb visual illusions. Film: Doctor Strange Rating: OOOO VERDICT: Visual, visceral, yet mystifying. Moana On a mystic island in Polynesia, the young princess of the tribe, Moana (Auli’I Cravalho) from Motunui Island, is a born navigator who sets sail in search of a fabled island of mysterious secrets. During her journey, she teams up with her hero and legendary demigod, Maui (Dwayne Johnson). Arrival When mysterious spacecraft touch down across the globe, an elite team – led by expert linguist Louise Banks (Amy Adams) – are brought together to investigate. As mankind teeters on the verge of global war, Banks and the team race against time for answers – and to find them, she will take a chance that could threaten her life, and quite possibly humanity. movies Friday Grill and BBQ Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay held a Friday Grill and BBQ with CUT by Wolfgang Puck by its Azure Pool & Lounge. Ben, Alex, Greg & Brian Rumena, Josie, Veronika & Ameera Melody, Oz & Nathalie Mark & Molly David & Alla DJ Youss James & Marsha Marie & Dan Micheal, Anna & Virginia Laura, Rachel & Steve David & Anna Josh
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