The most admirable thing aboutVenom: The Last Danceis that it tries.It really,reallytries.
It tries to be the goofy buddy comedy we rememberfrom the previous two films.
It tries to be the big-budget, big-effects superhero movie audiences are craving.
How’s Venom: The Last Dance? Read our review.Image: Sony
It tries to be heartfelt and emotional.
Now back in his world, Eddie quickly realizes hes a wanted man and has to go somewhere safe.
And so a road trip commences.
Eddie and Venom, back together. Sony
When he escapes, hell destroy everything and everyone.
And, wouldnt you know it?
The key is Venom and Eddie.
Venom horse isn’t as big a part of the movie as you’d like. Sony
Basically everyone is looking for Eddie which givesThe Last Dancemore focus than the previous films.
Thats a good thing.
The evil aliens can only find Venom and Eddie when they are merged together fully.
Venom: The Last Dancelets it all hang out. Sony
Theres also the introduction of a road-tripping family, led by an alien-loving father played by Rhys Ifans.
Theyre in the film to give Eddie someone to care about and are more than a little forced in.
On the other hand, the movie also does several things that absolutely shouldnt work and kind of do.
None of them really fit into the rest of the movie and yet are enjoyable simply for their absurdity.
Its not going to answer all your questions.
And then, it doesnt.
Which, in turn, sets the film up for some surprising touching moments towards the end.
All in all, its just a great performance.
Unfortunately, we cant say that for everyone else in the movie.
Theyre given awful dialogue to deliver which they do seemingly out of obligation.
The characters dont add a lot and the performances leave much to be desired.
This is not a movie made to attract new fans.
It was made for fans of the original two films and basically thats it.
And if you were in the middle on them like me, thats how youll feel.
Venom: The Last Dancedoes it all without nailing any of it.
But, like I said, you always know its trying and thats at least something.
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