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It is genuinely impressive that Sony managed to make the most mediocre trilogy ever with such an iconic character.

In terms of enjoyment, Eddie and Venom continue to be a delightfully fun duo. In this 3rd movie, they are basically on a road trip and that was relatively entertaining for the most part. The final act of the movie was also a pretty enjoyable CGI action fest with some emotional scenes.

However, the story and script are still as flat as ever. The narrative feels very half baked with it feeling like a chain of things just randomly happening. Pointless characters that don't add much. Jokes being thrown at you just to see which land. Rhys Ifans and Chiwetel Ejiofor characters could have been played by anyone but feels purposely done because they knew fans recognised them from other Marvel projects. The villain Knull looks cool but is just there to be teased for future projects.

Overall, it is better than the second film but just on par with the first. It is a mediocre final entry. Sony continues to disappoint with their universe and We all know Venom is coming back somehow. I do worry for Spiderman 4 and hope Sony don't mess that movie in anyway.

"Venom: The Last Dance' is a messy buddy road trip in which you must turn your brains off...again.

Is it perfect? Nah, far from it. I think there are way too many storylines in here, and the main one got some potential, but it was wasted in typical Sony fashion. The "Spider-Man 4" rumors have been blown out of proportion in my opinion, so temper your expectations.

The duo between Eddie and Venom is as fun as always. I mean Tom Hardy and the banter between them...I'm sorry, the banter between Hardy and himself is the best part of these movies (Hardy is doing the voice of Venom).

The humor is there, but can't say I laughed all that much, beacause most of the jokes are base level childish again. It must be a bit more emotional as a whole, because supposedly is the last time we see Venom (hardly doubt), but it ends up kinda hollow.

Knull is there...I guess, but will see how and when they'll use him again...it's Sony after all.

It's a popcorn movie that reminds me of the early 2000's comic book movies. The action in the third act is good for the most parts and there are some funny moments here and there. Are there plot holes and some issues with the story? Yes. It's just another "Turn your brains off" Sony movie again.

There are two credit scenes, first one is kinda important, the second one not so much.

My relationship with the Venom franchise has been rocky. I have a soft spot for the first one, absolutely loathe the second, and now we come to the trilogy's closer, and thankfully, it's an improvement.

Venom: The Last Dance works best when it focuses on Eddie and Venom's story instead of trying to set up the future of the Sonyverse. If you didn't like the previous Venom films, this won't change your mind. It's still messy, but it gets more right than its predecessors.

This is easily the campiest and most mature of the bunch. It takes its time with the characters, letting us sit with them instead of rushing into the next action set piece. Still being PG-13 it manages to cram in a lot more gore than its predecessors. The action is inventive, and the humor hits its mark. It also doesn't shy away from getting personal and emotional. Eddie and Venom's relationship has never felt more genuine. I'll admit-I teared up a few times by the end.

Some may be disappointed by the potrayal of Knull, but personally, I loved it. He feels like an overlooming threat rather than an one-off villain, and the "God of Darkness" gets a Thanos-esque treatment he deserves.

Now, don't get me wrong-the movie is still bad, technically speaking-but it's self-aware about that. Instead of being "bad bad," it chooses to be "fun bad" and entertain you, and I respect that. Not every movie needs to be great; sometimes being fun is enough.

Even with the lows, I have always found a weird sense of comfort with this rendition of Venom. I have found myself caring more for these characters than maybe even the script intended. So I am happy to say that by the end, it does enough to justify this trilogy's existence - and to such an satisfying extent that I'd rather live in a world where the Venom movies exist than one where it doesn't.

The third installment about the symbiotic anti-hero is a mix of bright moments and disappointments. Tom Hardy once again proves why he is the perfect choice for the role of Eddie Brock/Venom, but even his charismatic performance cannot save the unbalanced ensemble. The film starts off promisingly - with dynamic action and witty dialogue between Eddie and his symbiotic companion. Their relationship is still the best the series has to offer. Hardy brilliantly manages both comedic timing and dramatic moments. The visual effects are impressive in places, especially in the action sequences where Venom shows off his abilities. At other times, however, the CGI feels inadequate and more reminiscent of a video game from the last decade. Some fights are well choreographed, others are a chaotic mix of digital effects. The biggest problem is the script, which tries to be too ambitious. It mixes several storylines, introduces new characters and antagonists, but does not give them enough space to develop. The result is a rushed pace and superficial characters. The film's darker tone is a welcome change, but it often clashes with the comedic elements, creating an unbalanced whole. The film seems unsure whether it wants to be a serious drama or a lighthearted entertainment. Venom: The Last Dance is like a roller coaster - it's ups and downs. For fans of the series, it offers enough fun, but it's hard to call it a significant step forward. This film is like an average song on a great album, but as a whole it doesn't leave a strong impression. Fans will find their own, others may be disappointed.

Maybe it's just because of my low expectations toward the series but it was just fun to watch. I've already lost hope for the trilogy to have a decent plot but I can say that this one has a better storyline than the second film.

CGI was fine, I coudn't find any disturbing point. It was interesting to see the other symbiotes. I think those new symbiotes showed more symbiote-ish action scenes than venom when it comes to the fight ironically.

There were a few funny jokes that made me laugh but I didn't really find Eddie's weird obsession for shoes funny, like was it supposed to be funny? Guess it was meant to be humor but well... it was almost tiring.

A solid enough send off for this 'Venom' trilogy.

'Venom: The Last Dance' is decently amusing and produces enough entertainment with its plot. I didn't personally find it overly funny, though the person a few seats across from me had an absolute blast - never a bad thing seeing people enjoy themselves!

Tom Hardy remains the key element of these films, they would be far less enjoyable without his presence. There's a nice montage of sorts towards the end, it admittedly didn't 'hit' all that much for me but I imagine it's effective for proper fans of the series. Rhys Ifans and Chiwetel Ejiofor stick out most from the other characters.

This movie was very middle of the road to me. Definitely better than the second one, but not as good as the original.

I enjoyed the beginning very much. Nice pace, good story and funny at times. Also the last part was packed with action and it all looked amazing. Only thing I missed was some sort of a climax at the very end.

The middle however, I did not care for too much. Some things felt forced, rushed and very unlikely. But as I often say in my reviews: 'It is a fictional, fantasy, action movie so who cares if some things do not add up.'

As a whole I enjoyed it very much, Tom Hardy did not disappoint.

I just don't get it, I thought the 1st Venom was good despite many fans may not have liked it. I'm not a comic fan, so for me it was good that they try to make it as relatable and realistic to just your average movie goer.

The 2nd film was cringy and terrible in my opinion because the story didn't make much sense, too much drama, poetry, and bromance. I lost interest after watching that one but the trailer for this film looked good.

Right from the beginning I realize this was going to be bad. I don't care about the multi-verse, I don't care about Knull, I don't care about all these comic lores. The story is completely unrelatable and the suspension of disbelief failed early on.

And then to top it off, the ending was just awful.

4/10 for the special effects. Everything else is a 0.

Being Rated R probably would have saved this; I am just saying!

This trilogy-capper almost makes me question if I have become more of a movie critic than a movie enjoyer. Then I remembered this is Sony's Spider-Man Universe we are talking about, which gave us films like "Morbius" and "Madame Web." I nonetheless went in here with an open mind, considering I do not mind the two previous "Venom" films that came out. After seeing "The Last Dance," I question whether Sony was trying to set up their universe or give Eddie Brock and Venom the send-off they deserve. I am sadly leaning more toward the former.

I should preface this review by telling you what I thought of the other two "Venom" films upon rewatch in preparation for this third installment. Those were entertaining yet disappointing superhero films saved by the performance of Tom Hardy as both Eddie Brock and Venom. The first was innocent enough, with a dull first and more engaging second half, a weak villain in Riz Ahmed's Carlton Drake/Riot, exciting action, and Hardy performing nicely. Its sequel, "Let There Be Carnage," surprisingly got better when revisiting it, easily surpassing its predecessor, with Hardy allowed to stretch his comedic abilities with Brock and Venom bickering hilariously. In addition, there is Woody Harrelson's enjoyable performance as Cletus Kasady/Carnage, who manages to rise above the flaws, including the disappointing inclusion of Naomie Harris' Frances Barrison/Shriek. Hardy was allowed to have fun with his characters, and the movies complimented him with a narrative that was not too complicated. The opposite is true for "The Last Dance."

Let's get the positives out of the way first. It is a short list, which I am deeply saddened by, but I want to show you how it is not the worst superhero film out there or even the worst film of the year.

Despite a woeful screenplay, Tom Hardy still does skillfully with Eddie Brock and Venom. He is not allowed to have as much fun as he did in the prior two films, but he is trying his best (right, the positives. Sorry).

The rest of the cast delivered equally solid performances, with the other standout being Chiwetel Ejiofor as Orwell Taylor. Ejiofor always has a commanding presence whenever he is in a movie, with his characters of Baron Mordo in the two "Doctor Strange" films and Bathurst 2020 in the forgettable "Infinite" being the two I can think of at the top of my head. Even if the film is not the best, Ejiofor makes it work, and if it is fantastic, he always steals the show.

The visual effects bring Venom and the other alien characters to gorgeous life. The other two "Venom" movies, granted, had remarkable CGI, but it is worth mentioning, specifically when discussing the positives.

The action is somewhat fun. The "Venom" movies have always had enjoyable action. Unfortunately, "The Last Dance" was the least fun action-wise, but the first scene with action was sweet.

The Venom symbiote is sometimes uniquely utilized. The trailers showcased Venom controlling a horse, and in the film, it is one of its best scenes. I am unsure if this is a spoiler, but he controls other animals, and they introduce other symbiotes, which is fun.

I think that is it for the positives.

I felt the portrayal of Eddie Brock and Venom this time was not good. Again, Hardy tried, but there were multiple times when it felt like he was bored. His character was, admittedly, bored at intervals, and Hardy is a screenwriter, but I am saying how it felt.

The film tries to add new characters, but they are not compelling. The most obvious example is Dr. Payne, played by Juno Temple, who does nothing aside from believing that Brock is not a danger, while Ejiofor wants what is best for the world, considering the alien threat from Knull.

Speaking of Knull, he was worse than Carlton Drake. He only sends alien minions to grab a MacGuffin that Venom has. I have not read the comics, but the impression I get from others and this movie is that Knull has a profound lore not represented here. Having Knull's alien pals and the Area 51 agents as the villains is too much, yet somehow too little.

They also wasted Stephen Graham's Detective Mulligan. The trailers made it seem like Mulligan would be a principal and intriguing character. The only two interesting aspects about Mulligan are he has a symbiote and warns of Knull. That is it.

Furthermore, it does not have that much comedy. "Let There Be Carnage" can easily be classified as a comedy, and I laughed more than I would like to admit. I think two laughs and three to five chuckles were all I had here. The film was not funny outside of the Venom horse and some banter between Brock and Venom.

On top of that, there was not that much emotion. It is due to how much Brock and Venom were not well utilized and the clutter of characters. I did not care about the Area 51 personnel nor the unnamed family who brought Brock and Venom to Vegas. When the ending came along, which heightened the stakes to an unbelievable degree, I did not get emotional. It tried, but it failed to work.

The other two "Venom" movies were entertaining, but this failed to come close. In an era where "superhero fatigue" is becoming more accepted, this trilogy-closer did not try anything new. Fascinating concepts here and there, and many standout scenes fail to save this disappointment in a franchise filled with them.

Technically, a 6/10. Outside of the plot and the underwhelming screenplay, the visual effects remain exceptional, the actors did great, and the film functions.

For the enjoyment score, I wanted to like this film. I had the sneaking suspicion that it might not work, but watching "Let There Be Carnage" increase in quality gave me hope. It was no "Let There Be Carnage" and is easily the weakest of the trilogy. It had the issues that plagued the likes of "Spider-Man 3" and "The Amazing Spider-Man 2," but does not come close to being as entertaining as them. I am so unhappy that the enjoyment score is a 4/10, but this trilogy deserved a better conclusion. Maybe it will get better when I watch it again, but as it stands, it is best for me to recommend you wait until Netflix or even Disney+.

If you've already come to terms with this version of Venom and Eddie Brock as more of a bromance than the savage, brutal duo from the comics, you're in for a fun ride, Venom: The Last Dance, the final chapter of the trilogy, delivers an entertaining ride with solid pacing, good performances, decent visual effects, and fun engaging enough story, added also with the joy of let all the madness fan service out makes Venom: The Last Dance an easy good time especially for me, even the serious part mostly with Chiwetel Ejiofor was executed pretty well, surprising wholesome moments with Rhys Ifans and his family characters, flawed? Sure, some of the editing cuts didn't quite work for me, there were a few cheesy, awkward moments that felt off, and nit picky here and there, overall, i have a good time with Venom: The Last Dance, and the most surprising thing also the least thing i could expect watching this supposed to be last time we'll see both Venom and Eddie was that i did get quite emotional at the end, it's clear they've evolved from mere host and symbiote to something much deeper, and their dynamic was surprisingly touching, my personal experience with these two also comes as long as these three movies together, and as the movie itself whether it's better than the first one which also a good movie in my opinion, The Last Dance succeeded my expectation from being far from bad, i want this goodbye to be at least watchable enough, and the result is more than that, Venom: The Last Dance is actually a good film, just like Venom would say, We are Venom, and this film makes sure we feel it.

Fun, wild, and hot mess. There's too much plot that's never explained. Events just happen randomly with no payoff, with a big action scene towards the end. Eddie & Venom Bromance is the savior of this trilogy. If you enjoy the others you will enjoy this.

Synopsis: In Venom: The Last Dance, Tom Hardy returns as Venom, one of Marvel's greatest and most complex characters, for the final film in the trilogy. Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie's last dance.

If you were hoping for a grand finale to the Venom franchise that would surpass the comedic heights of its predecessors, you're in for a letdown. While Venom: The Last Dance does deliver on the comedic front, it falls short in nearly every other aspect.

The film picks up right where we left off, with Eddie Brock and Venom still on the run. The plot takes a convoluted turn as they become embroiled in a government conspiracy involving symbiotes and a dangerous threat to the universe. While the premise is intriguing, the execution feels rushed and often confusing.

The real draw of this film, as with its predecessors, is the chemistry between Tom Hardy's Eddie Brock and the voice of Venom. Their banter and witty exchanges provide much-needed humor and keep the film entertaining. However, the comedic elements can feel forced at times, and the overall tone can be uneven.

The film's biggest flaw is its reliance on poor CGI and even worse dialogue. The visual effects, particularly those involving the titular symbiote, often feel like a step back from previous entries. Venom's appearances are fleeting, and when he does appear in full form, he's often overshadowed by lackluster animation.

The script is equally disappointing. The story lacks depth and originality, and the characters feel one-dimensional. The dialogue is often cringe-worthy, and the pacing feels uneven. While there are a few moments of humor that might elicit a chuckle, they're not enough to salvage the film.

Ultimately, Venom: The Last Dance is a missed opportunity. It's a shame that such a potentially fun franchise has ended on such a sour note.

If cinematic catastrophes could have a mascot, this would be standing at the front of the line, waving its tattered flag of mediocrity. Tom Hardy's final outing as Eddie Brock/Venom is not just a disappointment-it's an insult to audiences everywhere. To call this movie bad would be a kindness. This is an incoherent, muddled, and utterly joyless mess that somehow manages to fall short of even the lowest expectations.

The premise of Eddie and Venom being "on the run" from both worlds promised at least some thrilling action. Instead, what we get is a chaotic, poorly-scripted nightmare of disjointed scenes and absurd plot holes big enough to swallow the entire Marvel universe. The narrative, if you can call it that, lurches forward with all the grace of a drunken man stumbling in the dark. There is no rhyme or reason to the events that unfold. It's like the writers cobbled together every half-baked idea they could think of and hoped nobody would notice how little sense any of it makes.

The so-called "devastating decision" that Eddie and Venom face feels less like a culmination of their journey and more like a cheap, hollow ploy to yank on the audience's emotions. But even that attempt falls flat because, by the time it arrives, the viewer is too exhausted from enduring 90 minutes of mindless drivel to care.

Eddie Brock, once a complex and conflicted anti-hero from the source comics, is reduced to a pathetic shell of his former self, mumbling and stumbling through the film like he just wants to get it over with.

The supporting characters are even worse-if that's possible. Whoever thought it was a good idea to use cardboard cutouts of side characters nobody cares about and clearly has no understanding of what made the earlier films (barely) work.

They serve no purpose other than to waste screen time and remind us that, yes, someone actually wrote this drivel down on paper.

It wouldn't be a Venom movie without over-the-top CGI battles, right? Well, unfortunately, the action scenes here are so poorly executed and short to save cost that even those who came purely for mindless entertainment will leave disappointed. The special effects are a headache-inducing blur of dark, indistinguishable shapes smashing into each other, with zero sense of tension or creativity.

The final fight scene feels like -an unintelligible swirl of chaos that is supposed to distract us from the fact that nothing of consequence is happening. It's not exciting, it's not entertaining, it's just ugly.

At its core it tries to sell itself as a dramatic, emotional farewell to Eddie and Venom's bond, but it doesn't even come close to achieving that. Any attempt at emotional weight is drowned by the film's clumsy pacing and complete lack of character development. The so-called "devastating" decision feels unearned, forced, and utterly unconvincing. There is no sense of closure, no satisfying payoff-just a hollow, empty finale that leaves you wondering why you wasted your time in the first place.

Avoid this movie like the symbiote plague it is. Eddie and Venom deserved better. We all deserved better.

Tom's ego and nepotism to promote his FWB director both of whom had sole credit of writing the script should tell you that how much he actually despises the franchise.

Tom was the ultimate culprit is giving the first movie it's comic tone and had heated arguments with Ruben Flesicher on set to such an extent that filming halted for a few days. There were 3 script writers on the first movie can you guess who was one of them?

It's the director of this movie who with her relationship strong armed and hijacked the plot elements and forced to introduce the comic tone into the first movie by reshooting the movie which had resulted in a disjointed mess.

Even the Ruben had expressed his deep regrets about that but I guess if you can control the leading star you can have your way.

If you closely look at the tone of the first movie first trailer you will notice the horror and science fiction elements present which had been stripped down to barebones and gag and quips reigned supreme.

My wife and I watched Venom: The Last Dance (2024) last night in theaters. The storyline follows Eddie Brock, who is on the run from the law and hiding in Mexico. When an invasion from Venom's home world begins, Eddie must make his way to Area 51 to find reinforcements and fight off the invaders.

Directed by Kelly Marcel in her directorial debut, the film stars Tom Hardy (Bronson), Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave), Rhys Ifans (The Amazing Spider-Man), Stephen Graham (Snatch), and Juno Temple (Killer Joe).

I absolutely loved the first two-thirds of this film. Tom Hardy nailed his role, bringing a perfect blend of humor, action, and Venom's signature appetite for chaos. The various forms Venom takes are visually entertaining, and the self-deprecating humor is spot-on. We especially enjoyed the introduction of a quirky "hippie family," who added a fun twist. However, once the story shifts to Area 51, things feel rushed and forced. The other symbiotes look incredible, but they come and go so quickly that you're left wanting more. The villain's defeat also felt underwhelming, and I wanted a bit more depth in their storyline. The homage at the end felt somewhat awkward as well.

In conclusion, Venom: The Last Dance is a fun watch and definitely worth seeing for fans of the character, though it doesn't quite reach its full potential. I'd rate it a 7/10 and recommend seeing it once.

Venom 3 is fun movie. It will never be critically rated, but it doesn't need or try to be. It is fun, it is weird, it looks good and the interactions between Eddie and Venom are great as always and are funny unlike the forced jokes that don't always land. We get to see a bit more of the rest of the symbiotes, but it is not a major focus of the movie to introduce or highlight them, which was a bit disappointing personally. The storyline is a bit messy, and there are a few plotholes and illogical, unexplainable events, but the movie does a good job of actually taking the viewers through it. We get and ending to the trilogy that is pretty much what you expect, but the emotional charge of it feels a bit forced and doesn't let the viewer appreciate it for themselves. We also get a glimpse of what may come in the future, including a namedrop that comic fans will get, so we may see more of our goofy antihero in the future.

Venom The Last Dance was hilarious, emotional and entertaining. Went in with the same expectations as before very low. I'm shocked about the critics, cause they expected much more unreal scenarios. Here again Sony is not stupid of course they'd have added a specific character in their world, but they probably can't because of a certain contract clause. The third movie is much better than the second cause the second movie suffered from extreme cuts which took out all its potential. Despite the fact that Venom was rumored and in productions ever since early 00s it's no wonder they made a trilogy and had box office success, cause Tom Hardy carried those movies on his own. Every other actor wouldn't be able to pull out this great chemistry between him and Venom. I'm not biased I see its flaws and weaknesses, but my God some critics thrashed this movie as if it's another Morbius or Madame Web. It's by far a better movie.

The road trip family was adorable not necessary but there to add a more family atmosphere and emotional touch to this film. Juno Temple was good but underperformed and here background story was dragged into this movie.

Ms Cheng was probably the best positive highlight of the movie besides the love for dogs and animals in general.

A lot of great symbionts and designs were actually great to watch. I can't say much more to that point cause I want to avoid spoilers.

The issues

The plot and goal of the movie is clear but gets lost through the movie. The action sequences and CGI were average at best. I know that sounds awful for a higher rating, but hear me out. The cast was decent and some actors really shined here.

Another problem is the camera work here too many fast cuts hardly to see specially when I think I was obligated to watch it in 3D. I prefer 2D.

The biggest problem was there is no clear 1 v 1 villain here with heart and intentions. We have Knull as the big bad in the background but barely seen but only to bait us fans to watch it and another mystery character from the army or swat like crew not shown at all. Where as the first two movies had clear antagonists shown.

Issue / or average

The Ending was emotional and impactful with rushed bangs, but man there were some scenes I really felt touched by it. I still think they could've done more and Tom deserved more !

I give it 6 but as a trilogy part and the Tom Hardy factor a light 7, cause reviews between 1-4 stars are harsh. And yeah don't leave there are two important post credit scenes. I'm really looking forward !

Barely emotional. Barely funny. Barely mediocre. From this pattern, it can be deducted that Venom: The Last Dance is a passable movie that doesn't do enough right to feel like an epic send off, or do anything inherently wrong to be worth complaining about. It's just fine.

Tom Hardy is once again the easy stand-out as Eddie Brock, using the same janky physical actions as Venom manipulates his movements to an entertaining degree. The humour is the same safe but fine lines of dialogue that either evoke a chuckle or short exhale of breath. The action scenes escalate in levels of excitement throughout the film, with the final act especially delivering some really fun mayhem. And being the supposed final film of the trilogy, there are some surprisingly tender moments sprinkled in, but aren't frequent enough to draw any real emotion.

As aforementioned, the humour is fine but there's one particular segment of the film in Las Vegas that feels too ridiculous and reckless in the context of the movie. Moreover, the story sets up rules that either get contradicted, forgotten, or straight up ignored for the sake of 'cool' scenes. Aside from Eddie and Venom, the rest of the cast of characters come off as either underutilised, underdeveloped, or unnecessary. Chiwetel Ejiofor and Rhys Ifans feel criminally wasted, Juno Temple and Clark Backo undermine each other as their characters could've been just compiled into one due to their similar traits, and Stephen Graham and Peggy Lu don't do much to feel properly utilised, especially Graham, who's character felt like was building up to a bigger pay-off than what we got. And the antagonist Knull was so sidelined that there's not much more to say about him other than 'he was in the movie'.

In conclusion, for what Venom: The Last Dance can't deliver in a concise plot or compelling side characters, it manages to make up for it with fun symbiote action and mostly entertaining and semi-heartfelt sequences.

Sony should publicly apologise to the audience for making this worst movie and make the audience suffer and wasted their time. So boring story, nothing to appreciate only actor (Tom Hardy) has done, good acting Else, everyone, not done anything to discuss, that's why am giving one star.

Don't waste your money by going into the theatres. CGI was good, but story was so pathetic. You can just guess the whole picture by trailer waste of money. Tom Hardy should try superhero movies with other Studios sony is not good with superheroes. We have already seen this with Superman. Middle part was so boring and ending was too predictable.

Venom: The Last Dance delivers exactly what it promises-an absurdly fun, high-octane ride with a surprising amount of heart. If you expected Avengers: Endgame level of finality, you walked into the wrong theater, but for those who wanted a dumb but entertaining alien-human bromance, this one's for you.

This film is easily the best in the trilogy, blending sharp pacing, humor that actually lands, and action sequences that never feel forced. The weird yet charming dynamic between Eddie and Venom is in full swing, and the filmmakers know exactly how to tap into the ridiculous yet endearing relationship that has become the backbone of this series. It's self-aware without feeling desperate for laughs, striking a balance that's tough to nail in superhero movies these days.

While some of the gore pushes the limits of PG-13, it's never gratuitous. There's enough bite to the violence to keep you hooked, but it stops short of being overwhelming. If anything, it adds a little edge to an otherwise slick, polished blockbuster.

But the real kicker here is that, amidst all the chaos, Venom: The Last Dance sneaks in some genuine emotion. It's a film about keeping your best bro close, and somehow that works. So why all the hate? It's a popcorn flick that knows exactly what it is, and honestly, that's rare these days.

Almost the whole cast was full. The only cast members that helped was the family and of course the store lady. Mulligan was boring . I felt there was a power struggle when writing this. One wanted to show ase strong women yet made them look stupied and to emotional; while the other smart men but utterly useless in the long run causing more havoc and not thinking before moving.

The CGI are as ok. The one creatures could have been way way more creative for sure.

Over all it's a lack luster film unfortunately 😕..there's so much they could have done with Tom and this story line. We needed a version of him and Spider man yet have been robbed of that.

First and foremost, it felt like the makers made every poor decision possible when it came to the sound tracks and music. That which is supposed to amplify the intensity of ride simply let it remain bland throughout, even the climax, even the falling action.

With Venom and Eddie having largely ceased their bickering, their bromance has dwindled significantly in this movie. Being the conclusional piece of this hilarious trilogy, it has fallen short of many expectations.

Of course there was some of those promised action as witnessed in the trailers. But was there something which swept me off my feet which was absent from the trailers? Not really.

While the villain's back-story is rather solid, it could have been more centre-stage. Most of the characters that have made appearance in this movie felt weakly woven together; though the plot could not have moved forward without their roles, they barely left any impact. Speaking of the plot, it largely remains uneventful, with the makers just throwing a few name-sake 3D effect villainous creatures at our faces. There is only one major action sequence throughout the film, that it low-key has bottled down to something I would either skim through, or watch at a slightly increased playback speed.

If the unnecessary scenes, and by that I mean, 'adding no humor or value to the plot' scenes were deleted, it could easily boil down to half its current run-time. That being said, there could definitely be leads from where this movie has left loose ends at, but presently, it stays far aloof from being involved in such a gifting.

I feel like the last of the trilogy has not done justice to the previous two movies, it almost feels like watching a different character. The ending in particular came off to me as a tryhard terrific ending, and even if the clips were good, the track choices really did not work out for me.

Eddie and Venom are on the run as fugitives after their battle with Carnage. They are chased by military force and aliens that want to capture them for their codex to unleash a greater evil in their world. Eddie and Venom venture out for a while avoiding authorities and the alien species.

I am a fan of the first Venom movie. It is not a well-made movie, but it is so entertaining because of Tom Hardy's crazy performance in both roles and the wacky humor throughout the film. The second movie is much better made mainly because of Woody Harrelson and Naomie Harris, but I actually enjoyed the first one more on a fun level. I was pretty excited for the third film and the trailers had me hooked. Does this trilogy end on a memorable last dance?

I have mixed thoughts on Venom: The Last Dance. Let's start with the good. I love Eddie and Venom's dynamic and they are at their best in this movie. They have fun chemistry and banter and it feels like they are finally starting to get along with each other a bit better. They also have a few emotional moments that can come off as cheesy, but they have charm especially one scene where Eddie reassures Martin's son that his alien friend is there to help and Venom thanks the kid for a piece of chocolate. In a movie filled with silly moments and action-packed battles, it is a really sweet moment that shows how heroic Eddie and Venom have become.

It helps that Tom Hardy is an absolute joy to watch. Hardy relishes in both of his roles and he never lets up. There are several moments of him doing stuff like going crazy at the slot machine and creating a drink at the bar by himself in a quick way. He also handles the more dramatic scenes very well making the more emotional moments work better than they should have.

Also, Venom is a very cool character here. He is funny, his powers are awesome and he does anything to protect Eddie even knowing that if they are both alive the aliens will track them down because they have a codex. Venom's antics are very endearing and it seems like he just wants to join the fun and even tries to get Eddie to join in. I love watching him take control of other animals such as a horse, a fish and a frog. Venom is so much fun to watch and he is a good reason why I enjoy these movies despite their faults.

The humor is for the most part pretty good. There is one gag that I cringed at but other than that, I got several laughs out of this movie. The banter between Eddie and Venom never gets old for me.

The action scenes are pretty entertaining. The chase scene in the river is a standout because it looks cool, it has Eddie Brock defend himself without Venom and Venom turning into other creatures. It is also frenetic and fun to see play out. The climax is also big full of cool moments, but it is a little CGI heavy. However, it features Venom on a motorcycle again and it looks great. Overall, I enjoyed the action.

The cinematography by Fabian Wagner is solid and colorful. The lighting is also on point with all of the scenes being lit well enough to see while having some flare in the shots. This is by far the best looking Venom movie filmmaking wise. The special effects are more polished and the alien creatures chasing Venom and Eddie look very menacing. Honestly, they kind of remind me of the Kaijus from Pacific Rim and I like that. There also other symbiotes in the film and they look very cool with their designs, but some of their colors blend in. The visuals are not perfect, but they are an upgrade from the last two movies.

All that said, there are a few problems I have with this movie. The biggest problem is that the script is overstuffed. I know that there needs to other plot lines to have the story come together, but some of them do not work at all. The scientists subplot is one of the most boring parts of the movie with how slowly paced it is and how the tone shifts from fun to dreary and not the good kind of dreary. The subplot with Martin and his family is okay and has some great moments, but it can drag a little too long.

The supporting cast does not hold a candle to Tom Hardy. Chiwetel Ejiofor as Rex Strickland is the best supporting performance, but his character is too unlikable to root for. Dr. Payne is kind of there until the climax. Clark Backo as Sadie Christmas is alright and she does a lot in the climax, but her character does not stand out until then. Rhys Ifans is having a lot of fun in his role as a family man who believes in aliens. While his family may have gotten a little more focus than they should have, Ifans is pretty fun to watch at times. Andy Serkis as Knull is absolutely wasted. He seems like a menacing villain, but he gets little to do aside from getting expository dialogue. By far, the weakest link in the film and wastes Andy Serkis on a limited role.

The tone is all over the place. There are moments where this movie acts like a cheesy road trip comedy with Eddie and Venom and then the next scene could be overly serious research about the symbiotes. The movie progressively darker as it goes along and it has some moments that should come off as emotional and while they kind of work because of Tom Hardy's performance and the duo's likability, they feel a bit unearned because of how comedic this series is by now. When Eddie and Venom ponder the life they could have had when in the car with Martin's family, it is hard to feel anything because they have been two goofballs most of the time. Without spoiling anything, ending is a mixed bag for me because it is sad, but not a tearjerker like the movie wants it to be.

The musical score by Dan Deacon makes no impression on me. It just sounds like generic music from any other movie. The needle drops are okay, but I wish they could find another song than Don't Stop Me Now by Queen. However, the credits song One Last Dance by Tom and Roman Morello and Grandson is really catchy and a great song to end the movie. Also, Maroon 5's Memories has a great needle drop here.

Venom: The Last Dance is an entertaining movie. It is not well-made and not even as fun as the first film, but I overall had a pretty good time with the movie despite the many issues it has. I guess I cannot help but find Eddie and Venom a lot of fun to watch. Director Kelly Marcel did a great job with the scenes with those two and with the action scenes, but I think she bit off more than she could chew with the other subplots. If you like the Venom movies, you will probably enjoy this movie but if you never them then this movie will not change your mind.

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