Venom: The Last Dance (2024) - Review
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Directed by: Kelly Marcel
Written by: Kelly Marcel
Starring: Tom Hardy, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, Rhys Ifans, Peggy Lu, Alanna Ubach, Stephen Graham
Runtime: 109 min
Synopsis: Eddie and Venom (Tom Hardy) are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie's last dance.
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Editor's Note: Original review was written for Talking Films. Full article can be found below.
REVIEW SUMMARY
Venom: The Last Dance ends the trilogy while maintaining the saga's irreverent spirit, though without truly overcoming the limitations that have always accompanied it. Despite the genuine attempt to deepen Eddie and Venom's emotions and sacrifices, the movie ends up following the same predictable formulas and clichés, weighed down by too many characters and unnecessary plotlines. That said, the third act does hold some action-related surprises, and Kelly Marcel delivers a functional, surprisingly moving farewell that will please the saga's fans. It doesn't come close to being a high point in its respective genre, but it closes Eddie and Venom's journey with one last burst of simple entertainment and an admittedly memorable final sequence.
