(may contain spoilers)
Douban rating: 6.2
Director: Kelly Marcel
Starring: Tom Hardy, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple
Douban Comments: “A movie that can tell a good story in less than two hours is a rare gift these days, and Venom does just that. The soundtrack is top-notch, and the final battle scene is both thrilling and moving, with a hint of tragedy. Venom is even more lovable than in the first movie. The different-colored symbiotes come together to create a new kind of monster art.”
“I was in tears during that final goodbye scene. Seeing an older, slightly heavier Tom walking down the street, reminiscing about his time with Venom – the sharp jawline he once had, the smooth neck, that youthful smile and charm, once called ‘the sexiest man on Earth’. Their incredible first meeting, the wild and chaotic but joy-filled time they shared… I felt like I was looking at my own life. Life really is a series of losses, where happiness is fleeting, and sadness lingers. Everyone and everything can only be with us for part of the journey. It was so incredibly moving. Major props to the female director – her style was smooth, confident, and absolutely nailed it!”
“This one is better than the second movie but doesn’t quite measure up to the first. There’s a second post-credits scene, but you’ll need to sit through the entire 13 minutes of credits to catch it. There are quite a few flaws, like the thin plot, which feels more chaotic and mindless – a universe-level crisis just appears out of nowhere, and they still take time to dance. The villain is always shown with a dark filter and a forced, gruff voice to sound menacing. The world-building is nearly non-existent; the symbiotes can travel across the universe, but they’re still clueless. And even in 2024, the Area 51 soldiers are still just pew-pew-ing at aliens…
But on the bright side, there are plenty of monsters, lots of intense fight scenes, and a good sense of threat, with various Venom transformations and bizarre symbiote designs. If you’re a fan of monsters and Venom, you’ll have a visual feast. The film gets extra points for the callback to that slightly tragic ending.”
“Better than expected – it’s actually the best of the trilogy.
Although the story is messy, the new characters are oddly written, the editing is chaotic, and the plot is all over the place, if you stop thinking too hard, you can still enjoy some strange fun and clever touches from the director.
After the first film felt slow and dragged out, and the second one made little sense, at least the third one has some real plot structure. In a way, it’s like a monster-hunt version of The Terminator. The ‘go to New York’ idea is kind of romantic, and the third act has the most impressive scene of the whole trilogy.
Also, while the Avengers got rid of Thanos, Venom brought in a final boss that looks like it came straight out of World of Warcraft. Feels like this will never end.”
