Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was by no means a disappointment, but it didn't quite live up to fan expectations. As this newly released Honest Trailer points out, the "Multiverse" boiled down to on slightly futuristic Earth (the home of The Illuminati), and the Screen Junkies team has some serious concerns about the X-Men and Fantastic Four.
The Doctor Strange sequel brought characters from both teams into the MCU for the first time, but killed Professor X and Mister Fantastic in quick succession. That's not exactly what comic book fans had been hoping for!
Elsewhere, this Honest Trailer has some funnier observations, including gags that are becoming a tad tiresome in the MCU. They also point out the Scarlet Witch's obsession with her children, and the fact that Doctor Strange (who definitely isn't lonely, remember) fell asleep with an open laptop nearby.
Aside from that, there are the usual complaints about fan service and Marvel Studios setting up future stories. This is all meant in good fun, of course, but we're sure many of you will agree with much of what's pointed out (and probably disagree with a lot of it too).
"Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a one of a kind blockbuster experience and a pure, unadulterated Sam Raimi movie that, while not quite the crazy ride through the Multiverse we expected, delivers a fun, horror-tinged trip," we said in our review of the movie when it was released in theaters back in May.
Check out this Honest Trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness below:
In Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the Marvel Cinematic Universe unlocks the Multiverse and pushes its boundaries further than ever before. We'll journey into the unknown with Doctor Strange, who, with the help of mystical allies both old and new, traverses the mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities of the Multiverse to confront a mysterious new adversary.
The movie's cast includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, Michael Stühlbarg, and Rachel McAdams. The film is directed by Sam Raimi, and Kevin Feige is the producer. Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Eric Hauserman Carroll and Jamie Christopher serve as executive producers. The screenplay was written by Loki Head Writer Michael Waldron.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is now playing in theaters. It's now available on Digital platforms and Disney+, and hits Blu-ray, 4k Ultra HD, and DVD on July 26.