Review: Doctor Strange in the Mutiverse of Madness

Disclosure: A digital code was provided for review purposes.

I'm a huge fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Doctor Strange is one of my favorite characters (I am a fan of Benedict Cumberbatch).

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was a very enjoyable movie, diving into the background of Doctor Strange as well as The Scarlet Witch, through a very fun and extremely creative storyline.

My youngest son summarized the movie:

In Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Stephen Strange find himself in a city being attacked by a monster that is chasing a girl named America, who can travel through the Multiverse.  Stephen sought the help of Wanda Maximoff to help save America, but instead discovered that Wanda herself was the one wanting to capture America to obtain her powers, in order to go to a universe where she is back with her kids.  

My son loved when Doctor Strange and America found themselves "falling" through various universes (like paint).  One of my son's favorite parts dealt with an older man who keeps hitting himself (hint: stay tuned for the end credits).

Another exciting part of the movie was when the Illuminati were introduced, which included several familiar characters (I won't spoil it for you!).  

In a film full of various "trippy" universes, and "other other Doctor Stranges," as well good and evil books, the ability to dreamwalk and cause incursions (when two universes collide, causing one or both to be destructed), viewers are taken on quite a wild ride.  

I admit - at times it was hard for me to follow, but the movie was so enjoyable, that I'm sure I'll watch it again and again to pick up on details I missed the first time (as I do with most MCU movies).  

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is full of action, humor, and a very interesting storyline that at times got me tearing up.  It's a great addition to your MCU collection!

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is available on Digital and Blu-ray.

Film Synopsis
Journey into the unknown in Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. When the MCU unlocks the Multiverse, Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) must enlist help from old and new allies as he traverses mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities in order to confront a surprising adversary.

Bonus Features*
Featurettes

• Method to the Madness - Join various crew members and Marvel employees in interviews as they discuss their love of Sam Raimi and all the details of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness that make it quintessentially Raimi.
• Introducing America Chavez - In this short and fun profile piece, we’ll learn about America’s humble beginnings in the comics. We’ll meet Xochitl Gomez and discuss the complications her character's unique power presents for the future of the MCU.
• Constructing the Multiverse - Writing a feature film for Marvel is no easy task. In this playful yet informative featurette, we’ll dive into the challenges that writer Michael Waldron faced in creating the twisting and turning story of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Bloopers

• Gag Reel - Take a look at some of the fun outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Deleted Scenes

• A Great Team - A journalist questions Doctor Strange's integrity.
• Pizza Poppa - Bruce is relieved when Doctor Strange's spell ends.
• It's Not Permanent - Bruce tries to accuse Doctor Strange of being an imposter.

Audio Commentary

• View the film with audio commentary by Sam Raimi, Richie Palmer, and Michael Waldron.

*bonus features vary by product and retailer

Cast
Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Stephen Strange
Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff / The Scarlet Witch
Chiwetel Ejiofor as Baron Mordo
Benedict Wong as Wong
Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez
Rachel McAdams as Dr. Christine Palmer

Directed by
Sam Raimi     
 
Produced by
Kevin Feige p.g.a

Co-Producers
Mitchell Bell
Richie Palmer

Executive Producers
Victoria Alonso
Eric Hauserman Carroll
Jamie Christopher
Louis D’Esposito
Scott Derrickson
                                             
Written by
Michael Waldron
                    
Music by
Danny Elfman

Product Specifications
Street Date
Digital: June 22
Physical: July 26
 
Product SKUs
Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD
Physical: 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code), Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + Digital Code) & DVD
 
Feature Run Time
Approx. 126 minutes
 
Rating
U.S. Rated PG-13
      
Aspect Ratio
Digital: 2:39
Physical: 2:39:1
 
U.S. Audio
4K Ultra HD: English 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos, English AD 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus
Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, English AD 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital
DVD: English 5.1 Dolby, English AD 2.0 Dolby, French 5.1 Dolby, Spanish 5.1 Dolby
Digital: English Dolby Atmos (UHD only, some platforms), English 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms)

U.S. Subtitles
4K Ultra HD: English SDH, Spanish, French
Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish, French
DVD: English SDH, Spanish, French
Digital: English SDH, French, Spanish (some platforms)

Press Materials

• EPK.TV / Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Blu-ray, DVD, 4K Ultra HD and Digital
• Getty Images / Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
• Original Motion Picture Soundtrack / Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness