Fans of the Venom trilogy are singing their praises for the latest instalment, Venom: The Last Dance, hailing it as the most entertaining chapter yet. The Marvel blockbuster, centred around the Spider-Man antihero Eddie Brock played by Tom Hardy, follows on from the previous hits Venom in 2018 and Venom: Let There Be Carnage in 2021.
Penned and helmed by Kelly Marcel, The Last Dance follows Eddie and Venom on the run as they evade enemies in both their worlds. The duo is faced with a pivotal decision that will mark the conclusion of their final dance together. Although the film is still days away from its official release, early viewers including critics and journalists have attended preview screenings and taken to social media to share their reactions.
“Venom: The Last Dance takes you on a wild and exhilarating journey from start to finish,” praised Screen Rant’s Joseph Deckelmeier, likening it to early 2000s comic book movies with a nostalgic touch of 80s action films. Despite acknowledging some plot holes, Deckelmeier highlighted the fun factor of the movie. Digital Spy film editor Ian Sandwell also lauded it as the most entertaining of the trilogy, noting its blend of humour and emotional moments.
The Wrap’s Drew Taylor echoed the sentiment, describing The Last Dance as a film that intensifies the insanity while strengthening the emotional core. Viewers lauded the final act as “bonkers” and hailed the movie as a classic guilty pleasure that pushes the boundaries of its PG-13 rating.
Anticipation for Venom: The Last Dance has been high since its announcement in 2022, with fans predicting its massive success. Upon the release of Let There Be Carnage in 2021, the film garnered significant box office success, securing its position as the seventh highest-grossing film of the year.
Venom: The Last Dance is set to hit cinemas on 25 October, promising fans another action-packed and emotionally resonant ride with Eddie and Venom.