One of the planes of existence in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” features a swirling vortex that has a definite resemblance to the Everything Bagel in “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” and it’s an unfortunate coincidence, as the Daniels’ boldly inventive indie movie explodes with wit and nerve and character – most of which are prominently missing from this latest MCU adventure.
The follow-up to 2016’s “Doctor Strange” hits the ooh-and-aah marks we expect from a well-crafted Marvel adventure, but even with Sam Raimi at the helm, this entry goes heavy on the spectacle but light on the humanity.