Ranking Every Sam Raimi Movie Part 2 - re:View

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The ranking of Sam Raimi's films in this segment places Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness at number 11 due to its status as a fun but unoriginal popcorn film that mishandles Wanda Maximoff's character, while Spider-Man 3 ranks at number 9 as a hilariously flawed movie redeemed by Harry Osborn's arc and Emo Peter Parker moments, and Spider-Man 2 ranks as high as number 2 on one list for being the perfect sequel that elevates the entire trilogy.

Key Points: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness ranks at number 11, described as the "definition of a popcorn film" that felt like a downgrade for Wanda Maximoff, turning her into a "generic villain lady." Oz the Great and Powerful ranks very low (one reviewer had it at 16, switching it with For Love of the Game), suffering from James Franco being miscast as an unlikable lead and visually resembling "modern day Tim Burton" due to being too overproduced and CG. Spider-Man 3 is ranked at number 9 by one reviewer and number 12 by the other, criticized for being "very messy" with too many plots and villains, but praised for Harry's arc and Emo Peter Parker being "the funniest [stuff] possible." Drag Me to Hell ranks at number 8 for one reviewer and is characterized as Sam Raimi's stripped-down monster movie response to studio interference in Spider-Man 3, striking a strong balance of horror and dark humor. Send Help ranks at number 10 for one reviewer, noted for having a predictable twist and characters becoming too likable, which made the subsequent violence slightly less fun. Spider-Man 2 is highly ranked at number 2 for one participant, hailed as "one of the best comic book movies ever made" and the "perfect sequel" that props up the entire original Star Wars-like trilogy by making Doctor Octopus sympathetic. The MCU's post-Endgame output, including Multiverse of Madness, is seen as aimless, with the overuse of the multiverse concept watering down stakes as an excuse for "nostalgia bait."

Context: The re:View hosts are ranking every film directed by Sam Raimi, focusing here on the lower to middle tier of their lists, which includes films like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Oz the Great and Powerful, Spider-Man 3, Drag Me to Hell, and Send Help. The discussion frequently contrasts Raimi's distinct, often playful horror style (like Evil Dead) against the constraints and studio interference he faced while directing major blockbuster franchises like the Spider-Man trilogy and recent MCU entries.