History Heartwarming / DoctorStrange2016

* After Strange wins an [[AstralProjection out-of-body]] fight against an enemy mystic, rather than pat himself on the back he immediately goes to check on the man's body, and becomes noticeably upset when he can't find a pulse. After dozens of movies where [[ComicBook/IronMan Tony]], [[ComicBook/TheMightyThor Thor]], and even [[ComicBook/CaptainAmerica Steve]] have [[WhatMeasureIsAMook mown down dozens of faceless mooks]] without flinching, it's remarkably touching to see a Marvel hero show such concern for a generic henchman.

* When Stephen Strange hears about how a patient known as Jonathan Pangborn was somehow able to recover from a scientifically impossible spinal injury, he went to him for help. However, Pangborn recognized Strange as the surgeon who arrogantly didn't bother treating him because it would stain his record, and you can tell he is pissed about it. However, when he saw how Strange was suffering from a similar crippling injury, he lets him in on the hidden world of magic. Compare to how Strange's colleagues simply left him once his talent and money is gone. It's nice to see that some kindness can be found in the common man.
** It also ties in with the theme of pride, and how it ruins you, and how you have to let it go - the fellow surgeons were too proud to help, and Pangborn turns out able to swallow his pride.

* Instead of the climatic battle destroying Hong Kong, Strange's magic undoes all the death and destruction that the zealots caused, resulting in buildings reforming, people literally dragged away from the brink of death, and the Hong Kong Sanctum fully rebuilt. It's truly sweet to see people going about their daily lives]with no grief or sorrow or loss] especially after all the urban destruction seen in [[Film/TheAvengers2012 previous]] [[Film/AvengersAgeOfUltron MCU]] [[Film/CaptainAmericaCivilWar films]].

* When he's not operating on people, Stephen collects watches. After his accident, the only one he ''doesn't'' sell is the one Christine gave him while they were dating. [[spoiler:Even after it's broken, he holds on to it.]]

** Mordo in general has a pretty nice relationship with Strange and acts as his BigBrotherMentor for most of the film. He constantly worries whenever the [[SinkOrSwimMentor Ancient One]] puts Strange in danger and is usually the first one by his side whenever he's hurt/in danger. [[spoiler:It makes his eventual FaceHeelTurn that much more tragic.]]

* Strange holding the Ancient One's hand [[spoiler:during her final moment, at least giving her some closure before she passes on to the great beyond.]]

* The Cloak of Levitation ''[[spoiler:wiping away Stephen's tears.]]'' Even though the Doc isn't in the mood.

* Instead of the climatic battle [[spoiler:destroying Hong Kong, Strange's magic undoes all the death and destruction that the zealots caused, resulting in buildings reforming, people literally dragged away from the brink of death, and the Hong Kong Sanctum fully rebuilt.]] It's truly sweet to see [[spoiler:people going about their daily lives]] with [[spoiler:no grief or sorrow or loss]], especially after all the urban destruction seen in [[Film/TheAvengers2012 previous]] [[Film/AvengersAgeOfUltron MCU]] [[Film/CaptainAmericaCivilWar films]].

* When he's not operating on people, Stephen collects watches. After his accident, the only one he ''doesn't'' sell is the one Christine gave him while they were dating. [[spoiler: Even after it's broken, he holds on to it.]]

** Mordo in general has a pretty nice relationship with Strange and acts as his BigBrotherMentor for most of the film. He constantly worries whenever the [[SinkOrSwimMentor Ancient One]] puts Strange in danger and is usually the first one by his side whenever he's hurt/in danger. [[spoiler: It makes his eventual FaceHeelTurn that much more tragic.]]

* Strange holding the Ancient One's hand [[spoiler: during her final moment, at least giving her some closure before she passes on to the great beyond.]]

* The Cloak of Levitation ''[[spoiler: wiping away Stephen's tears.]]'' Even though the Doc isn't in the mood.
-->'''Strange''': ''Stop.''
* Instead of the climatic battle [[spoiler: destroying Hong Kong, Strange's magic undoes all the death and destruction that the zealots caused, resulting in buildings reforming, people literally dragged away from the brink of death, and the Hong Kong Sanctum fully rebuilt.]] It's truly sweet to see [[spoiler: people going about their daily lives]] with [[spoiler: no grief or sorrow or loss]], especially after all the urban destruction seen in [[Film/TheAvengers2012 previous]] [[Film/AvengersAgeOfUltron MCU]] [[Film/CaptainAmericaCivilWar films]].