
Reviews — Venom
Audience write-ups from TMDB
BarbaGianni
It's an enjoyable film, though ultimately flawed due to some rushed and unclear elements. The core concept—a symbiotic relationship dominating planets, reminiscent of Super Saiyan or Borg narratives—shows promise. However, the execution falters; the connection between Eddy and Venom develops too quickly. While the antagonists possess compelling reasons for their actions and are visually appealing (Riot is more impres…
GenerationofSwine
I’m giving this a perfect score because I operate on the principle that if a film provides entertainment, then it has succeeded. However, as someone familiar with the comic books, watching it is somewhat unsettling. You find yourself wanting to argue with what's unfolding onscreen, feeling compelled to point out inaccuracies. My impression is that Eddie’s character wasn’t portrayed as reprehensible enough, thou…
Martha
This was fantastic; I’ve followed Venom's story from his very first appearance in comic books. Tom Hardy gave a really good performance, definitely superior to what he did as Bane.
r96sk
The series kicks off with what was formerly known as SPUMC, now called SSU. I did like 'Venom', to put it simply. Tom Hardy is an actor I really admire, and I thought he gave a great performance in the main role. The story’s wildness isn’t flawless, but it makes for very engaging viewing. I also felt that the speed of the film and the visual effects were quite good. I'm eager to see what happens next with the se…
Manuel São Bento
Venom represents another chance lost to create a truly excellent film centered on the symbiote anti-hero. Eddie Brock’s portrayal is particularly well done in this installment, thanks to Tom Hardy’s noteworthy acting. He essentially holds the whole movie together; the most enjoyable parts arise from the dynamic between Eddie and Venom. However, the film suffers significantly due to a predictable storyline, a s…
Nelson
It seemed quite enjoyable to me. This Marvel movie featuring Venom proved to be a decent portrayal of a villain.
Dark Jedi
Having kids around during school breaks means lots of screen time, and last night I decided to watch Venom on Blu-ray. I must admit, I was somewhat let down. It's certainly an okay film, and I did enjoy parts of it, but not as much as I anticipated. The ratings suggested that most viewers liked it a lot, and I do like the character Venom. Of course, the critics at Rotten Tomatoes—those supposedly intellectual and …
lancethedealer
Venom 4/10 A lot of people seem to agree about what I'm going to say regarding this movie: Venom doesn’t really know what it wants to be. It struggles to decide if it should be a silly, action-packed film or a horror movie. Consequently, it tries to incorporate all those elements, but ultimately fails at each one. The attempts at humor are pretty weak, which is why they end up being funny – you're laughing *…
javajohnny
If I had to say, I'm really into it.
gurteksingh
Venom works well as a comic book adaptation; I appreciated the way they handled both the character and the narrative. It felt like a skillfully made film. The special effects are quite impressive. I believe the actors were appropriately chosen for their roles, and generally speaking, I found it enjoyable. Despite having a PG-13 rating, the movie has a dark tone and contains violence. While there isn't excessive blood…
Gimly
I’m really puzzled by all the criticism surrounding _Venom_; it's perfectly acceptable! It isn't exceptional, certainly. There were instances where I questioned specific choices and wondered why they went that route, while other parts seemed enjoyable, although I still felt it would have benefited from being a more authentic _Venom_ film connected to Marvel. However, it’s still satisfactory. The strongest scenes a…


