Early reactions for Sony Pictures’ Venom: The Last Dance are pouring in, with critics praising the film as a thrilling, funny, and emotional conclusion to the trilogy. Fans can expect a wild ride filled with action, humor, and heart.
Tom Hardy returns as Eddie Brock, aka Venom, for one last dance. This time, Eddie and Venom are on the run, hunted by forces from both worlds. Faced with overwhelming odds, they’re forced to make a difficult decision that will bring their journey to a dramatic end.
Here’s what critics are saying:
A Feast for Fans
Joseph Deckelmeier of Screen Rant calls Venom: The Last Dance a “wild and exhilarating journey from start to finish” reminiscent of classic 2000s comic book movies.
“It’s a fun popcorn movie that reminds me of the early 2000’s comic book movies. The action is great & is a tribute to action films from the 80’s. There’s a ton of funny moments,” Deckelmeier wrote.
Digital Spy editor Ian Sandwell declares it the “most entertaining of the trilogy,” praising the film’s “funny and sweet road trip” vibe.
“It’s largely a funny and sweet road trip with Eddie and Venom living their Thelma & Louise fugitive dreams, including car karaoke and dog rescuing. You might even find yourself getting emotional,” Sandwell said.
The Atom Review raves about Tom Hardy’s performance, calling it a “huge EPIC & EMOTIONAL finale!!”
“A huge EPIC & EMOTIONAL finale!! Tom Hardy gives EVERYTHING & Sony has never been better. Stunning action satisfies with all nineteen inches. Not just another Venom movie, it’s one of the BEST comic book films ever! A fitting end setting up what’s next,” they wrote.
More Reactions
Here’s what other critics are saying:
“I’ve seen #VenomTheLastDance and it’s the most cinematic, monumental #Venom movie to date. Eddie Brock and Venom’s dynamic is at its strongest in this one and the stakes are so much higher. I had a LOT of fun with this one…the final act is BONKERS! Is it perfect? Nah, far from it. However, it’s leaps and bounds ahead of #Venom and has a way meatier plot than #VenomLetThereBeCarnage. The #SpiderMan4 rumors have been blown out of proportion IMO, but #VenomTheLastDance left me wanting more of these two. And Knull (mostly).” — Josh Wilding (@Josh_Wilding)
“#VenomTheLastDance sees Tom Hardy go all in for a fun finale befitting the franchise. With stacks of set pieces ranging from kooky to crazy, this doesn’t hold back with the Venomenal action. Take it for what it is. Grab some popcorn and go with the flow of this raging road movie.” — Simon Thompson (@ShowbizSimon)
“#VenomTheLastDance is the best of the ‘Venom’ movies — the insanity has been ramped up significantly but so has the heart. It’s not perfect but it’s super entertaining and there’s a giant monster that chews people up and sprays blood out of the back of its head. Pretty nuts.” — Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored)
“Venom The Last Dance is a whacky buddy roadtrip that stretches its PG-13 rating as far as it will possibly go. Simply put – Venom 3 is classic guilty pleasure cinema. Turn your brains off and let #Venom snack on ‘em.” — Chris Killian (@chriskillian)
“I think #VenomTheLastDance is the best of the three, while still being incredibly bad. It’s bizarre, and watchable, because it’s willing to try anything. Symbiote fish? Sure. Mrs. Chen dance sequence? Why not. I laughed a few times, but this trilogy accomplished very little. Sigh” — Sean O’Connell (@Sean_OConnell)
Venom: The Last Dance hits theaters on October 25th.
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