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Dr Strange ( 2016) ( PG- 13) Stephen Strange is a neurosurgeon who loses his hands once he meets with an accident. Having learnt of a paraplegic who is able to walk again, Stephen looks out for a sorcerer Ancient One who trains him to become a warrior with special powers. He learns that planet earth is protected from other powers by a spell that is formed from three sanctums. As the threat of an invasion presents itself, Strange must fight against all odds to protect humanity. The Marvel film is a regular superhero flick. Watch it for Benedict Cumberbatch's performance and some death- defying stunts. . Duration: 1 hr, 55 mins Genre: Action/ adventure What’s good: Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr Strange What’s bad: The convoluted plot Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rachel Mcadams, Chiwetel Ejiofor Rating: Jack Reacher: Never Go Back ( 2016) ( PG- 13) Having busted a human trafficking racket, former military investigator Jack Reacher visits his old military headquarters only to learn Major Susan Turner, with whom he had been working, has been detained on charges of espionage. Reacher suspects foul play and begins an investigation of his own when an old acquaintance files a paternity suit against him. Things get murky when the said acquaintance is murdered and Reacher is suspected of killing her. Duration: 1 hr, 58 mins Genre: Action, Thriller What’s good: The action sequences What’s bad: The plot sounds too familiar. Plus, haven’t we seen Tom Cruise in similar roles? Starring: Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Danika Yarosh Rating: