Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness Review: 6 Ups & 4 Downs

4. Sam Raimi's Wild Direction

When Sam Raimi was announced to be taking over the film's reins from original intended director Scott Derrickson, who left during pre-production amid "creative differences," many voiced concerns that Raimi would be yet another beloved artist whose vibrant personality got lost amid the MCU's "house style."

Yet like James Gunn and Taika Waititi, Raimi has managed to penetrate through the stylistic formalities of the franchise and ensure that his distinct aesthetic sensibilities rise to the surface.

Especially in the film's more outwardly horror-centric moments, Raimi employs every campy trick in the book, from ridiculous first-person roving camerawork to the nutty dutch angles that of course characterise his Evil Dead movies.

While a number of acclaimed indie directors have basically failed to leave their mark on the MCU, Raimi more-or-less goes full Raimi - as far as the PG-13 rating will allow, at least.

Considering that his fans have been waiting almost an entire decade to see him back in the feature directing chair, it's safe to say that he delivered on expectations.