Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Iron man returns.
Hawkeye decides to start using nerf guns instead of arrows.
Doctor Strange must defeat 7 evil exes.
In another multiverse, any of the above could be possible – just not in this universe.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is the 28th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is centred around the decisions made by the title character in previous films Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man: No Way Home, in addition to incorporating Marvel’s TV-debut WandaVision.
In the latest Marvel blockbuster, Stephen Strange is tasked with protecting a teenager with the ability to visit parallel universes from the evil that seeks to destroy her. Continuing to battle his own demons of the past, Strange must confront the decisions he has made while continuing to grapple with his duties and obligations to protect the timeline and save the multiverse.
Directed by Sam Raimi (Spider-Man, The Evil Dead), the directors distinct style of horror comedy shines through, blending both elements without diluting from either genre. While this continues to be a superhero film, we explore more sinister undertones and darkness in the film – including appearances of zombies, demonic spirits, the dark hold and the concept of dream-walking. The film is strongly supported with an incredible score from Danny Elfman, who brings the music to life with some of the hardest hitting music in an MCU fight scene.
Benedict Cumberbatch continues to flourish in the role of Doctor Strange, bringing a new level of complexity to the character who asks himself what it means to be happy. Sorcerer Supreme Wong (Benedict Wong) proves he is more than just a sidekick in this story, Rachel McAdams re-joins the story in the role of Christine Palmer, and Elizabeth Olsen’s performance as Wanda Maximoff continues to leave the audience in awe. The stand out performance of the film is Xochitl Gomez (The Baby-Sitters Club) who introduces the world to America Chavez.
Alike to any Marvel film, there’s plenty of easter eggs for the comic book fans, and some cameos you’ll have to see to believe. The latest instalment in the MCU promises to delve deeper into the multiverse, and we encourage you to come on another journey to save the world – all worlds.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is out Thursday 5th May.