Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness Review: Raimi Makes The MCU Genuinely Scary
The Marvel Cinematic Universe meets horror in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Directed by Sam Raimi — whose last venture into the world of superheroes was with Spider-Man 3 — from a screenplay by Michael Waldron, Doctor Strange 2 is visually surprising. It dares to do what other MCU films have not, elevating its effects and cinematography in a way that distinguishes it from its predecessors. The action sequences are fun and, paired with the film’s visual style and horror elements, it fares well enough, though the personal journeys are lacking.
Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) is having bizarre dreams, seeing America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez) and a ponytailed version of himself running towards something and away from the gruesome monster chasing them. What Doctor Strange soon realizes is that it isn’t a dream at all; what he is experiencing is another universe altogether. It doesn’t take long for the sorcerer and Wong (Benedict Wong), now Sorcerer Supreme, to meet America in their world. She is being chased by creatures working for someone who is attempting to steal her powers, which allow her to travel between every multiverse dimension. She joins Wong and Doctor Strange, who attempts to recruit Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen), now the Scarlet Witch, as they work to find the Book of the Vishanti, a powerful book containing magic that would allow them to stop their new adversary before the multiverse is put in any danger.
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On an emotional level, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness leaves a lot to be desired. Doctor Strange is constantly being asked, or asking himself, whether he is happy. It’s a valid question, but
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