Nerds That Geek Movie Review: ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’

Written by Shae Rufe

With the latest film in the MCU, we have gained even more insight into the world we have all grown to know and love. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a ride unlike any other MCU movie. This takes us across a Multiverse into places we have never dreamed of going. While it didn’t make us ask, ‘What If?…’ it did leave us wanting more. Companied with the shows released on Disney+, Multiverse of Madness brought one particular show to the forefront and drew a connection unlike any other.
 
In the long-awaited sequel to Doctor Strange, we are fully introduced to Stephen’s magical abilities like never before. Seeing Wong embrace his Sorcerer Supreme title was well worth the tease we got from Spider-Man: No Way Home​, since it pays off in this movie. As it so happens, magic really isn’t anything to be messing with. The fragility of the Multiverse is strikingly poignant throughout the film. While Loki teased the dangers of the Multiverse, Multiverse of Madness shies away from nothing.

Doctor Strange has always been one of the more Avant-garde comics, and both movies have had a lot of odd elements at play. Choosing to showcase Sorcery and the full array of the mystic arts was a bold choice in this film, couple that with some of the darker elements, and you have one of the best Marvel films to date. Multiverse of Madness might not be for everyone, but it is a genuinely enjoyable movie that will have every Marvel fan gasping with glee.
 
Visually, this film is a masterpiece, much like its predecessor, keeping with the same whimsical themes and adding in a touch of horror components makes this one of the most unique MCU films to date. Be warned as there is some graphically violent imagery, and just a bit of the unsettling. This movie, however, has it all in spades and promises a great time for any Marvel fan.

Multiverse of Madness has put its own spin on things, and while technically a sequel, this does not chronologically take place immediately after Doctor Strange. In fact, this film goes beyond the traditional sequel. And, if you’re worried you need to watch any of the shows that aired on Disney+ or any of the movies following the first Doctor Strange film, Multiverse of Madness does a great job of catching you up on anything and everything you need to know. That being said, seeing every Marvel movie and show, always helps with the little Easter eggs, especially if you’ve read the comics. All in all, this was easily a top tier Marvel movie, cementing itself into the favorites quite quickly! A fun, imaginative ride with a darker spin on our favorite Sorcerer.

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