Venom: The Last Dance Movie Review

This movie could be considered dark for some. That’s the impression you’re left with as you walk out of the theater. It’s dark, depressing, and sad, but in a good way, if that makes sense. ​

“I don’t want this franchise to end” is what you’re thinking to yourself at its end. But will a finale ever really come for characters such as these? Don’t they almost always show up again somewhere, even if in a flashback? That said, if it truly is over, this was the best of the trilogy and a great way to finish things.

Tom Hardy’s Eddie works fabulously with the riveting Venom, per usual. They were on fire comically in this one. Hardy was also a producer here, which could account for his portrayal.

The empathy expressed throughout is well done… and nice to see. The tantalizing characters have an unquestionably weepy moment that has your tear ducts about to moisten your eyes more than usual. This will be an essential addition if you’re a Venom fan, as I am. Plus, the action you get in the film is entertaining. In fact, I highly recommend seeing this for the visuals. The animation is first-class.

Other symbiotes are introduced and used creatively, becoming a critical part of the story overall. Venom and these symbiotes he and Eddie have gotten to know do their thing. They’re so good at “their things” it’s what you should go to the theater to see. Venom needs to get them somewhere fast, so he shares some of himself with a horse, ensuring the “horsey, horsey” won’t get hurt. This is unexpected. Venom has a soft spot for horses. So much so that he almost coos and puts a rattle in this one’s mouth. It’s a fun scene.

Some of the comedy comes from frivolous moments, Venom saying ridiculous stuff, and Eddie having to deal with the spoiled brat he has become, but it’s okay. Relax. Not everything needs to be dark and gloomy. I thoroughly enjoyed the humor you get from watching the Venom series. With the symmetry of conflict to wit, you get from each of them, particularly in this final film. You will, too. But the new enemy is built up and not all that good.

Stay seated if you like the extra stuff, but it takes a while. There’s a middle-credit scene, which is… good. Plus, there’s an end-credit scene involving, of all things, a roach. Horrible, I know, but I must remember that roaches have their place, and this was one of them. These credit scenes are okay—nothing to write home about. Don’t go into them looking for anything truly surprising. But him, Venom… I guess you’re getting the same thing, only it’s better. He shows affection toward Eddie, something you’ve been waiting for. The cameos are superb, too. Juno Temple, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Rhys Ifans were influential in their roles, and each stood out as characters you’d like to see again. Nothing to worry about… you’ll relish the last of the trilogy. “Venom: The Last Dance” is nourishing for all fans who eat Marvel up. If that sounds like you, get to munching!