# Ranking Every Sam Raimi Movie Part 2 - re:View Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzFMJgWklz4 Recap page: https://rapidrecap.app/video/mzFMJgWklz4 Generated: 2026-02-22T16:34:06.952+00:00 --- ## Quick Overview 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. ## Detailed Analysis The ranking segment reveals differing opinions on Raimi's more recent and franchise-based work compared to his earlier films. Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness received low placement (number 11) because while fun, it was criticized for undermining WandaVision's characterization of Wanda Maximoff, turning her into a generic villain, and for relying heavily on cynical multiverse fan service like bringing back Professor X. Oz the Great and Powerful was deemed largely uninteresting and ugly visually, with James Franco's miscasting as the unlikable lead being a major flaw, though the wicked witch transformation showcased Raimi's horror strengths. Spider-Man 3, despite being messy and overstuffed due to studio interference (like forcing Venom in), provided strong character moments, particularly Harry Osborn's arc and the "hilarious" Emo Peter Parker sequence. Drag Me to Hell was praised for returning Raimi to his playful horror roots, effectively balancing dark humor and horror without over-humanizing the protagonist to the point where her downfall is not satisfyingly funny. Send Help was considered fun but flawed with a predictable twist, where the humanizing moments slightly hampered the goofy violence. Conversely, Spider-Man 2 was lauded as the pinnacle, achieving the perfect balance of character depth, action, and thematic resonance, making it the best of the trilogy, largely due to the sympathetic portrayal of Doctor Octopus. ### Ranking Lower Entries - Doctor Strange 2 ranked 11th as a popcorn film that shits on WandaVision - Oz the Great and Powerful ranked near the bottom due to James Franco's unlikable lead performance and ugly CG visuals - Send Help ranked 10th, noted for a predictable twist and characters being too likable. ### Spider-Man Trilogy Critique - Spider-Man 3 ranked 9th/12th; criticized for too many villains but praised for Harry's arc and Emo Peter Parker being "the goofiest stuff in the movie" - Spider-Man 2 ranked number 2 by one host, called the "perfect sequel" that props up the trilogy by making Doc Ock sympathetic. ### Raimi Horror/Comedy Balance - Drag Me to Hell ranked 8th, seen as a return to fun, stripped-down Raimi horror, striking the best balance of horror and dark humor - The film successfully tortures its main character, similar to Ash in Evil Dead, without making the violence less fun. ### MCU Criticism - The overuse of the multiverse in recent Marvel films is deemed a mistake that waters down stakes, serving primarily as "nostalgia bait" like bringing back John Krasinski's Reed Richards fan cast. ### Specific Movie Details - In Spider-Man 3, Harry Osborn's amnesia subplot is forgiven as comic-accurate, but Venom is ruined by adapting the symbiote as merely a "boring rage monster" instead of a spurned lover.