‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ (2022) – Raimi’s Marvel Return Can’t Decrease MCU Fatigue

The Doctor Strange sequel benefits greatly from Sam Raimi's visionary direction, which adds a unique cinematic quality to the MCU. However, the franchise's formulaic approach is still quite evident. While Michael Waldron's script is modestly balanced, the film suffers from shallow character development and thematic exploration.

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‘The Batman’ (2022) – Well-Crafted Detective Thriller A Change for Superhero Movies

Matt Reeves' The Batman is a moody neo-noir detective story, with Robert Pattinson's iteration of The Dark Knight bringing an emotional nuance to the character. As the cryptic Riddler seeks to root out corruption in Gotham City by killing those who perpetrate it, the vigilante confronts his identity and purpose in fighting for his city. Grounded but fantastical in approaching the Batman mythos, the film is easily one of the most well-crafted superhero films ever.

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