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.
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