After the Multiverse experience we all rode during “Spider-man: No Way Home” the adventure is just starting to warm up as these Marvel characters embark on a journey that they may never return from. Needs and desires fuel this horrific undertaking that gives us a new meaning to alter-reality as we experience Marvel’s version of traveling to different dimensions.
Having many magical abilities that we keep on discovering as new installments of these fantastic characters are created, Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) meets America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez) in his dreams and then actually in person. In his attempt to save her from hideous creatures he discovers that she has the ability to teleport from one universe to another. America, who has the power to travel between dimensions, originates from another universe known as the ‘Utopian Parallel’. Her ability is so attractive that many different beings are attempting to steal her powers.
Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) is still struggling after the death of Vision and the world she created in the Wanda Vision series. She longs for the life of a family and the two boys she sees every night when she sleeps. When Doctor Strange and America, along with Wong (Benedict Wong) locate Wanda the adventure really begins.
Director Sam Raimi does a spectacular job putting together this very magical and mystical journey that brings these characters on a ride through these fantastic special effects into the many different worlds involved in the Multiverse. The storyline did have its moments to where the dialog became a little involved, but he managed to keep the narrative going in the right direction. Sam also included some horrific scenes that brought a little horror and suspense to the film and gave the audience a different perspective toward a Marvel made movie.
This very enjoyable tale brings you on a rollercoaster ride that will definitely entertain and show you another viewpoint into this world. Moving from the many universe dimensions was well played and thought out and keeps you involved with these interesting and lovable characters.
Final Comment: I based my grade on the amazing special effects, remarkable storyline, and brilliant performance.
Stars 3.5 out of 5 Stars
Additional Film Information
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, Chiwetel Ejiofer, Xochitl Gomez, Rachel McAdams, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Patrick Stewart
Directed by: Sam Raimi
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, and Sci-Fi
MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, frightening images and some language.
Running Time: 2 hours and 6 minutes
Release Date: May 6, 2022
Distributed By: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Release In: Standard, Digital Intermediate 4K, and IMAX