Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness movie review, release LIVE UPDATES: Benedict Cumberbatch film is ‘unapologetically bonkers’

Doctor Strange 2 Movie Review, Doctor Strange Madness in the Multiverse Movie Launch Today LIVE Updates: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, Michael Stuhlbarg and Rachel McAdams.

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New Delhi | Updated: May 6, 2022 05:18 PM IST

Doctor Strange movie review, Doctor Strange Madness in the Multiverse movie release date and time

Doctor Strange Madness in the Multiverse Movie Release, Movie Review LIVE News: Doctor Strange 2 releases in theatres on May 6.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness releases in theatres this Friday. The film is set after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home and the Marvel series WandaVision. After Doctor Strange, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, opened the portal to the multiverse in the Tom Holland film, various versions of existing characters have stepped into the main universe and have created chaos.

As per the trailer, Strange enlists the help of Wanda, played by Elizabeth Olsen, to sort out the mess. At the end of the Marvel series, Wanda turned into Scarlet Witch and has become one of the most powerful characters of the Marvel universe.

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is directed by Sam Raimi, who is known for bringing back the superhero movie culture with Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man. Tobey Maguire recently reprised his character in Spider-Man: No Way Home, after the doors of the multiverse were opened by Doctor Strange. In a recent chat with AP, Sam said, “I was really trying to make a Marvel movie, first and foremost. I guess everyone does things their own way, without trying to specifically make it something other than what it was. I was really just trying to follow the characters from the previous Marvel movies and storylines from Wandavision had led into and where all the Avengers movies had led into. But also try to open up the multiverse as Marvel had requested of writer Michael Waldron for future adventures.”

The first reactions to Doctor Strange 2 described it as a ‘horror movie’. Collider’s Perri Nemiroff wrote, “MARVEL MADE A HORROR MOVIE! It’s weird, scary and earns the title Multiverse of Madness. If you were at all concerned this movie wouldn’t feel Sam Raimi enough, fear not! I can’t imagine a more Sam Raimi MCU film. My genre loving heart is bursting right now.”

Fandango’s Erik Davis wrote, “By far the creepiest, gnarliest, zaniest, most haunting & terrifying Marvel movie, #MultiverseOfMadness definitely brings the Sam Raimi horror vibes, and I loved that about it. Danny Elfman’s music is a perfect fit for the film’s odd, mysterious tone & Elizabeth Olsen is MVP, imo.”

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17:18 (IST)06 May 2022

X Men references leave fans emotional

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"Just because someone stumbles and loses their way, does not mean they are lost forever"
WHAT HE SAID TO HIMSELF IN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST HE SAID HERE ABOUT STEVEN- I AM UNWELL,,,?? pic.twitter.com/p9IAk5HTJk
— peri but kinda swaggy ngl ? (@MemelordPeri) May 6, 2022

15:36 (IST)06 May 2022

'Elizabeth Olsen film' all the way

#DoctorStrange is a #SamRaimi and #ElizabethOlsen show all the way, no two ways about it.

Convenience galore & cheese in abundance. It accounts for a unique Marvel film (steps away from the usual beats) but I’ll admit I wasn’t fully invested in the madness.
— ANMOL JAMWAL (@jammypants4) May 6, 2022

15:08 (IST)06 May 2022

'One for the ages'

#DoctorStrange in the #MultiverseOfMadness is INSANE. A dimension-hopping adventure that’s just astounding. Elizabeth Olsen could single-handedly carry this film on her back, A+ acting. The story is incredible, and I can’t wait to experience this film again. One for the ages. pic.twitter.com/rkZukstNsa
— Brandon Matthews (@RCDiscussion) May 6, 2022

14:16 (IST)06 May 2022

'Doesn't amount to much'

Indian Express's Shalini Langer has given the film two stars and says 'that the film doesn't amount to much'.

She writes, 'Real marvel, on the contrary, isn’t a formula that one can copy off a book. When Marvel gets it right, a lot of things come together — action, humour, warmth, dread, heart, and above all, fun. Helmed by the otherwise foolproof Sam Raimi, The Multiverse of Madness is really a multiverse of muchness, not amounting to much.' Read full review here

14:00 (IST)06 May 2022

'Elizabeth Olsen is a queen'

Fans say that Elizabeth Olsen, who plays the role of Scarlet Witch in the film, carried it 'on her back'.

Elizabeth Olsen really carried this whole movie on her back. A damn queen. #MultiverseOfMadness #ScarletWitch #DoctorStrange pic.twitter.com/aaBRO8e5nC

— kayla (@justafan_321) May 6, 2022

13:24 (IST)06 May 2022

'So refreshing and stylish'

Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness is perhaps the coolest MCU movie. Raimi was the perfect choice for the film. It's so stylish and honestly refreshing. I'm so glad that Marvel let Raimi make a Raimi movie.
— #1 Cramorant Fan (@CramFanNumba1) May 6, 2022

13:00 (IST)06 May 2022

'Stellar mastermind cinema'

#DoctorStrange #MultiverseOfMadness
Stellar Masterminded Cinema
— Into The Multiverse? (@601quan) May 6, 2022

12:33 (IST)06 May 2022

'Sam Raimi horror fits this film very well'

I really enjoyed it as A Doctor strange film, it's definitely the best. Always like Sam Rami Horror and fits in this film very well. ?????
— DoctorBexWolfie?? (@BexWolfie) May 6, 2022

12:07 (IST)06 May 2022

Doctor Strange 2 is 'unapologetically bonkers'

"I liked the new Doctor Strange. It’s a tad clunky and some stuff feels unearned, but I can’t be mad at a movie so unapologetically bonkers. Definitely a different feel and tone from the rest of the MCU (and that’s a good thing)," writes Eric Vespe on Twitter.

11:41 (IST)06 May 2022

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11:18 (IST)06 May 2022

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness to release in over 2500 screens in India

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared on Twitter, "#Xclusiv... THE BIGGIES... 'AVENGERS', 'SPIDER-MAN', 'DR STRANGE' SCREEN COUNT... ? 2018: #AvengersInfinityWar: 2000+ ? 2019: #AvengersEndgame: 2845 ? 2021: #SpiderManNoWayHome: 3264+
? 2022: #DoctorStrange: 2500+ NOTE: All versions."

21:59 (IST)05 May 2022

'Itâ€™s weird, scary'

Collider’s Perri Nemiroff wrote, “MARVEL MADE A HORROR MOVIE! It’s weird, scary and earns the title Multiverse of Madness. If you were at all concerned this movie wouldn’t feel Sam Raimi enough, fear not! I can’t imagine a more Sam Raimi MCU film. My genre loving heart is bursting right now.”

21:45 (IST)05 May 2022

Could Doctor Strange be a Skrull?

Another wild fan theory suggests that Doctor Strange could actually be a Skrull. One Reddit user referred to the latest comic where Dr. Strange loses his magic and travels to a Skrull planet to forge a new time stone. Other fans felt that the Doctor Strange in Spider-Man: No Way Home was somewhat odd.

21:30 (IST)05 May 2022

'Process of making Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness became a little too intense'

Talking about the moviemaking process of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, director Sam Raimi told AP, “Every part of this moviemaking process has been great, but every part of the process went on too long and became a little too intense. I love the writing but the writing never stopped. Michael (Waldron) was writing the script all throughout the production. And the shoot was great but then we had to do reshoots. Also because of COVID, things got stretched out.” Read more

21:15 (IST)05 May 2022

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20:59 (IST)05 May 2022

Scarlet Witch will be the main antagonist of the film, suggests a fan theory

A fan theory suggests that Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch will be the main antagonist of the film. It can’t be ruled out, as Wanda Maximoff has shown her affinity for the dark side, from the Age Of Ultron days to holding an entire town captive in WandaVision as she was unable to cope with her grief of losing Vision (Paul Bettany). She knows she has made plenty of mistakes and has always managed to find her way back—but after WandaVision, we’re not entirely sure. However, it’s also possible that the ‘real’ Wanda has been imprisoned in an alternate dimension prison.

20:44 (IST)05 May 2022

'A ride from start to finishâ€™

After its world premiere in Los Angeles, BuzzFeed’s Nora Dominick called Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness ‘a ride from start to finish’. She added, “A little rushed in some spots, but it has the iconic Sam Raimi wild vibe. No surprise, but Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch is a force and she surprises at every turn as she builds upon everything she’s done in the MCU so far.”

In a recent chat with indianexpress.com, Benedict Cumberbatch spoke about Bollywood's inclusion in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He said, "I don’t think the two (industries) are exclusive. You know you’ve got a very avid movie-going public and that translates whether it’s Bollywood or Hollywood. And I think that’s fine. There’s room for both. It’s not an either and or equation at all."

He added, "There are incredible Indian actors, whether they are born in the UK like obviously Sir Ben Kingsley or Dev Patel, who I just had the good fortune to work with. I mean it’s obvious you have an incredibly talented and incredibly thriving cinematic culture and have done it for years. I have loved the filmmakers that have done work in the English language and you’ve had a massive influence. I think Bollywood needs to sort of be part of the MCU. Maybe have a massive dance and bring in the first Indian superhero."

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