Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Review: A impactful roller coaster ride of multiverse saga from Marvel but expected much from it
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Movie Rating: 3 Stars
Just watched Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness movie in Cinemas. So let’s focus on the complete details, story, positive/negatives and at last my personal view on this movie.
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, Michael Stühlbarg and Rachel McAdams
Director: Sam Raimi
Release Date: 6th May in Cinemas
Story: Movie is based on Marvel Comics and is the sequel to Doctor Strange (2016). It is the 28th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez) flee through space between universes in search of the book of Vishanti to stop a demon chasing them. While Strange is killed, America accidentally creates a portal which sucks them all in. Meanwhile, on Earth-616, Strange saves America from a demon. America tells Stephen Strange that she is being chased because she has the power to travel through the Multiverse.
Strange consults with Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and realises that she herself is responsible for the demons. Wanda wants to control the Multiverse with America Chavez’s powers. Strange refuses to give Chavez who accidentally transports herself and Strange to Earth-838.
Strange and Chavez are captured by Earth-838’s Mordo (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and brought before the Illuminati. Mordo, Captain Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell), King Black Bolt (Anson Mount), Captain Maria Rambeau (Lashana Lynch), Dr. Reed Richards (John Krasinski) and Prof. Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) of the Illuminati explain to Strange that through reckless use of his universe’s Darkhold, Earth-838’s Stephen Strange had triggered a universe-destroying Incursion and was therefore killed.
Mordo feels, Earth-616’s Strange is also dangerous. Wanda arrives and kills the Illuminati except Mordo. Strange and Chavez escape with Earth-838’s Christine Palmer (Rachel McAdams).The trio (Strange, Chavez, Palmer) finally find the book of Vishanti, but Wanda appears to take over Chavez’s mind. What happens thereafter?
Positives
1. Performances
2. Cinematography
3. Screenplay
4. Direction
Negatives
1. Length
2. Slow & Boring at few places
3. Climax
4. Story lacks novelty
Durgesh Tiwary’s View : When I watched the trailer of this film planned to watch this movie in the theatre in my free time because I am big fan of Marvel movies.
When a mysterious evil force is wreaking havoc on the city, Dr Stephen Strange and Wong happen to rescue a young teenager, who can travel multiple universes aka multiverse. But saving her comes at an unexpected cost and consequences that neither of them are ready for.
Doctor Strange sequel story is good but lacks novelty but screenplay keep the audience engaged and involved. However, the drama tends to get boring after the first 30-40 minutes when its pace slackens for around 20-25 minutes, but the interest level increases thereafter. From then on, the drama not just involves but also entertains the viewers. Direction is very good so as background music and cinematography.
The film starts with a basic introduction to the main characters of Doctor Strange aka Stephen Strange, America Chavez, Wanda Maximof aka Scarlet Witch. Once established the viewers are introduced the multiverse and what has happened post the sequences in Spider-Man. Starting off the film is a bit slow, however towards the interval the pace picks up. But despite this, there are multiple instances when the viewer is left disconnected, making the on screen visuals a side happening. These instances act as major drawbacks taking away from the film.
Sadly towards the climax things go down hill yet again with certain sequences seeming too drawn out. A better edit, could have salvaged the situation as well as shaved off a few minutes from the overall runtime. Overall, movie is a must watch for Marvel fans. Gripping, visually stunning, dark yet humourous, the film takes the viewers on a rollercoaster ride. However the long drawn sequences and pace issues do considerable damage to retaining the viewers interest. My view on this movie Recommended
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