_Venom: Let There Be Carnage_ doesn’t attempt to be anything more than a straightforward superhero movie, but if you didn't enjoy the initial film, this one won’t change your mind about Marvel’s dangerous hero. Tom Hardy, playing two parts, is the reason these movies have any merit at all; his unusual and funny interactions with himself are remarkable. The film also has a rapid tempo that rushes from one action sc…

I really enjoyed this film and felt compelled to add it to my list of favorites. It’s excellent within its category. My initial impression was that the sequel might surpass the first installment. The combination of Hardy and Harrelson is fantastic. By the time the credits rolled, I had sore facial muscles from laughing so much—a sincere thank you goes out to the translators for their work on the dialogue. I’m eager t…

This is a big, fun film, without question. However, the rating of "PG-13" or lower in many countries seems odd, especially considering Cletus’s brutal convenience store murder. A quick review; I saw the movie twice – once on October 20th and again on November 4th, 2021. Venom says, “Time to die!” as he and Eddie prepare for a full-blown confrontation with the terrifying Carnage. Eddie replies, "That’s the sp…

This film isn't terrible; it’s perfectly acceptable viewing. The origin story of Carnage deviates from what’s in the comics, but the changes fit the timeframe used for telling this narrative. While the movie doesn’t delve deeply into the backgrounds of the two antagonists, it does illustrate their bond and affection for each other. The film moves quickly and is quite brief, featuring a good amount of humor stemmin…

The last time viewers encountered Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) and his symbiote, Venom, they’d recently saved the day, solidifying their unusual partnership. In "Venom: Let There Be Carnage," Eddie and Venom are past the initial excitement as Venom desires to freely consume those he deems deserving while Eddie prefers a more restrained approach, feeding Venom chicken and chocolate because he needs to maintain appearanc…