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I doubt I’m going to incite much uproar when I say I’m not exactly a huge fan of the Venom films. Not only did the films’ success pave the way for even more ill-conceived films like Morbius and Madame Web, but the mere idea of making a story about Venom without establishing Spider-Man first is a tough pill to swallow. I try not to let my “comic book fan” side of my brain play too much with the “film critic” side, but the entire purpose of this character is to be the direct antithesis of Peter Parker. That’s the whole reason he’s called Venom! Because spiders have venom!
2018’s Venom is a huge waste of potential, not doing nearly enough to make the audience care about Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) or his Symbiote companion. Venom: Let There Be Carnage is a slight improvement, though not necessarily because it was “better.” It was just so silly to the point where it was entertaining, and that same argument can be applied to the final film in the trilogy, Venom: The Last Dance. Despite getting off to a strong start and giving us one of the best portrayals of Eddie Brock and Venom yet, the film is still bogged down by a litany of other issues that distract from the positive aspects.
Venom themself doesn’t miss a step in ‘Venom: The Last Dance’. I may have my issues with all three Venom films, but one thing that I won’t dispute is Tom Hardy’s dedicated performance as both Eddie Brock and Venom. It’s abundantly clear that Hardy has a lot of love for Venom as a character, and he’s poured that love into the film as co-writer. Venom: The Last Dance further doubles down on making Eddie and Venom more comedic anti-heroes, but this time, it works much more in its favor. Their banter is better than ever and The Last Dance is easily the most effectively funny film in the trilogy. There are even some emotional beats between Eddie and Venom that overall work amidst the absurd scenarios they get up to.
Character-wise, Venom has never been better, and that goes double for the action sequences they get swept up in. The Last Dance has, by far, the best action sequences in the trilogy, starting with a standout fight with some low-life criminals that make excellent use of both Eddie and Venom’s skillsets. Other notable sequences include a thrilling chase scene that sees Venom take control of multiple animals and a final battle full of very creative imagery. As far as visual flair and entertainment value go, Venom: The Last Dance stands much taller than its predecessors.
I may not have quite a bit of fun while watching it. However, at the end of the day, the Venom film franchise is like that kid on the little league baseball team who gets the “Most Improved” trophy. You see and appreciate how they put the work in to try and be better, but deep down, you know they probably won’t be playing long enough to be remembered in the major leagues.
Venom: The Last Dance premieres in theaters on October 25. Click below for showtimes.
The action may be stellar, but Venom: The Last Dance continues the series’ trend of failing to form a symbiotic relationship with its title character and its narrative.
- Tom Hardy continues to be effortlessly charming as Eddie Brock.
- Eddie and Venom’s chemistry is impressively dynamic.
- The film boasts the best action scenes in the entire trilogy.
- The military subplot takes up too much time and doesn’t garner any interest.
- Knull doesn’t make a huge impact as a new potential big bad.
- There are plenty of plot holes and inconsistencies.
Eddie Brock, balancing life with the alien symbiote Venom, faces a complex struggle with a powerful new adversary threatening their existence and the world. As a turbulent alliance forms between man and symbiote, the duo embarks on a thrilling journey of survival, challenging their limits and ethical boundaries.
- Release Date
- October 25, 2024
- Director
- Kelly Marcel
Conclusion:
In conclusion, while Venom: The Last Dance doesn’t quite live up to its potential, it does improve upon the previous entries in the franchise with its more comedic and action-packed tone.
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Eddie Brock, balancing life with the alien symbiote Venom, faces a complex struggle with a powerful new adversary threatening their existence and the world.
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