After a rollercoaster of confusion, cautious optimism, mild disappointment, and slight concern, Sony's Venom movie is finally here, and whatever inner turmoil the existence of this movie has caused me can finally be put to rest. There won't be any spoilers here, so don't worry.
Before I talk about what I really like about this movie, here's a list of what I didn't like/had no real strong feelings towards:
Now that I've flushed the cynicism out of my hate-filled body, let's discuss the best thing about this movie: Venom himself. I really liked the "intrepid reporter" take on Eddie Brock, and Tom Hardy (per usual) gives us a rather enjoyable performance. When he gets the symbiote, that's when the real fun starts. The banter between Brock and the symbiote is funny, and I really wish the movie had more time to flesh out their relationship. Venom looks awesome, fitting the towering physique that Spider-Man 3 didn't quite get right, and I like how they got a little creative with his powers, where he essentially shifts his form to attack or defend. While there are a few Easter eggs, and there are parallels to the Lethal Protector storyline in the comics, there's not much for comic fans to really freak out about. That is, until the mid-credits scene, where they tease something pretty big for a potential sequel. Too bad whatever that is won't be connected to the MCU, either. Overall, I feel like Venom was pretty average, maybe a notch below, but thanks to the titular character, it was still fun to watch for majority of its rather short runtime. If you're really interested or are a fan of the character, I'd still recommend seeing it, but I understand any feelings of apprehension if you've seen some reviews online. A few more things before I go:
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