As the highly anticipated final installment of the Tom Hardy-led Venom franchise, “Venom: The Last Dance” has just premiered, and the first reactions from critics and audiences are in—and they’re nothing short of electrifying.
Kelly Marcel, who also penned the previous two Venom movies, has directed the film, receiving praise for being the “most entertaining of the trilogy” and a “feast for the fans.” With Hardy once again captivating audiences as the dynamic duo of Eddie Brock and his alien symbiote counterpart, Venom, the movie promises to deliver a fitting and thrilling conclusion to this beloved comic book saga.
A ‘Monumental’ and ‘Emotional’ Finale
According to early reviews, “Venom: The Last Dance” is the most cinematic and ambitious entry in the franchise yet. The Atom Review praised the film as a “huge EPIC & EMOTIONAL finale,” stating that “Tom Hardy gives everything” in his performance.
“It’s not just another Venom movie; it’s one of the BEST comic book films ever!” the review continued, declaring it a “fitting end setting up what’s next.”
Digital Spy’s Ian Sandwell echoed this sentiment, describing the film as “the most entertaining of the trilogy,” highlighting the “funny and sweet road trip” dynamic between Eddie and Venom.
Delivering on the Action and Humor
While the film may not be perfect, the consensus seems to be that “Venom: The Last Dance” delivers where it counts—in terms of action, humor, and the core relationship between the titular character and his human host.
Screen Rant’s Joseph Deckelmeier noted that the film is “a fun popcorn movie that reminds me of the early 2000’s comic book movies,” “great,” “a tribute to action films from the 80’s,” and “a ton of funny moments.”
Despite acknowledging some plot holes and story issues, many still found the movie to be an enjoyable and thrilling experience. As Chris Killian of ComicBook.com put it, “Venom 3 is classic guilty pleasure cinema. Turn your brains off and let #Venom snack on ’em.”
Setting the Stage for What’s Next
With the Venom trilogy apparently reaching its conclusion, the film is also teasing what’s to come in the broader Spider-Man universe. As Josh Wilding of ComicBookMovie.com noted, the movie “left me wanting more of these two. The movie “mostly” hinted at the potential introduction of the powerful symbiote god Knull.
As the October box office landscape looks a bit grim in the wake of the “Joker: Folie à Deux” disappointment, Sony is hoping that “Venom: The Last Dance” can swoop in and slam dunk the competition. With a projected $70 million opening weekend, the film is poised to deliver a much-needed boost to the ailing autumn box office.
Ultimately, it seems that “Venom: The Last Dance” is shaping up to be a true feast for longtime fans of the character, delivering on the action, humor, and emotional depth that have made this franchise a beloved part of the Spider-Verse. With the conclusion of this chapter, the Venom saga prepares for its next exciting evolution.
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