Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray]

Director: Sam Raimi Sam Raimi

Overview

The enigmatic sorcerer Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) returns to unravel the mysteries and properties bound to the Time Stone. Strange conducts a series of experiments on the unusual artifact in an effort to learn the intricacies of time itself. However, when a powerful foe, in the guise of a friendly face, thwarts Strange's experiments, the sorcerer finds himself freeing a sinister force that wreaks havoc across the dimensions of time and space. Sam Raimi directs the action-adventure film co-starring Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, and Rachel McAdams.

Product Details

Release Date:	07/26/2022
UPC:	0786936881998
Original Release:	2022
Source:	Walt Disney Video
Language:	English
Sales rank:	323

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Benedict Cumberbatch	Dr. Stephen Strange
Elizabeth Olsen	Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch
Chiwetel Ejiofor	Karl Mordo
Benedict Wong	Wong
Xochitl Gomez	America Chavez
Michael Stuhlbarg	Nicodemus West
Rachel McAdams	Christine Palmer
Patrick Stewart	Charles Xavier
Julian Hilliard	Billy Maximoff
Jett Klyne	Tommy Maximoff
Soo Cole	Novice Warrior
Tony McCarthy	Police
Hayley Atwell	Peggy Carter/Captain Carter
Lashana Lynch	Maria Rambeau/Captain Marvel
Anson Mount	Black Bolt
John Krasinski	Reed Richards
Charlize Theron	Clea
Bruce Campbell	Pizza Poppa
Sheila Atim	Sara
Keenan Moore	Paramedic
Danny Elfman	Composer

Technical Credits

Michael Waldron

Stan Lee

Steve Ditko

Jade Halley Bartlett

Michael Waldron	Screenwriter,Screenwriter
Stan Lee	Screenwriter
Steve Ditko	Screenwriter
Jade Halley Bartlett	Screenwriter
Sam Raimi	Director
Victoria Alonso	Executive Producer
Eric Hauserman Carroll	Executive Producer
Jamie Christopher	Executive Producer
Louis D'Esposito	Executive Producer
Scott Derrickson	Executive Producer
Kevin Feige	Producer
Sarah Finn	Casting

Editorial Reviews

In Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, director Sam Raimi (Army of Darkness) takes a script by Michael Waldron (Loki) and creates an eye-popping masterpiece that combines horror and fantasy. Though the story suffers a bit from underdeveloped characters, the fantastic musical score and various visual components easily overcome its shortcoming. Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) has nightmares of a horrific version of himself. Despite this, he tries to go about his daily life and attend the wedding of Dr. Christine Palmer (Rachel McAdams). The nightmares come to partial reality after the ceremony when America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez), the girl from his visions, becomes a stark reality in his universe. Now, Strange must combine his talents with those of sorcerer supreme Wong (Benedict Wong), and also the witchcraft of Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen), to prevent the destruction of the multiverse itself. But the first step is finding out who wants to steal America's hidden talent and why. The answer is as shocking as the intent. Waldron has created a skillfully written, multi-layered story that is neither short on horror nor action. But he has done so at the expense of the individual characters. The focus, of course, is on Strange, and Cumberbatch continues to improve his game as the character. But despite introducing other heroes old and new, as well as the two female leads so prominently displayed on the poster, the characters are not fully developed; and so, the spotlight remains on Strange. It is also notable that anyone who hasn't seen the limited series WandaVision will be lost with the motivations of the Scarlet Witch. Nonetheless, this issue does not entirely take away from a thrilling storyline. Also, knowing Raimi's history as a director, chances are there wasn't any issue until the studio called for 35 minutes of cuts. Another reason, perhaps, is that the studio didn't want to take too much focus away from the lead character and shine it on those that will be more developed later. The real co-stars of the show are the amazing visual effects and incredible score. In the past, there have been issues with CGI not looking organic. This is never the case here, whether there is a horror from another dimension on the screen or the characters are hurtling through space. Even by Marvel standards, this is a triumph. Every bit of music throughout, whether beautiful or discordant, fits perfectly with the action, especially one particular battle scene. The score demonstrates that Danny Elfman is still a master of writing for the strange and unusual, and, in fact, this is one of his best. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a visual feast with a great menu but small portions in the character-development course. The story is multi-faceted and visually stimulating, and every other aspect of the film more than overshadows any issue.