Non-Spoiler Movie Review – Venom: The Last Dance

I got to take part in a sneak peek screening of Venom: The Last Ride earlier this week. I went into the movie literally knowing nothing about the series. I'd seen the previews pop up on other movies I'd gone to, and it looked like it could be fun, so I went. That's exactly what it was...Fun!

For some reason, I've been watching many Tom Hardy movies lately. I saw The Bikeriders earlier this year, which was decent. Once again, Hardy plays Eddie Brock, the human host of "Venom," an alien symbiote. As I stated, I'd never seen the other Venom movies, so I went in cold. I liked Eddie's relationship with his dark passenger and vice versa. It works in a fun and sometimes moving way.

There was a little bit of comedy throughout the film, not only between Eddie and Venom (who he calls Buddy) but also with a traveling family on a search for aliens. Yes, they got their wish and then some. And don't forget some exciting scenes of alien battles, explosions, and more. As you would expect, this movie looks great on the big screen.

Okay, I'll try to give a non-spoiler plot overview. Eddie and Venom are being hunted down (I'm not sure why) not only by outer-world forces but also by ones from America. They end up in Las Vegas from Mexico, then finally in Area 51, which the government is about to declassify and open to the public. Tough decisions and sacrifices are made to fight off the outside invaders to protect Eddie, all in a venture to see Lady Liberty. I guess that's vague enough.

I won't give too much of the movie away, but suffice it to say that I liked it. Oh, and stay through the credits, as there are two reveals about a possible next film. Yes, I expected the movie to be fun, and it was.

I've read some not-so-flattering reviews. Like I said, I went in without knowing anything about the franchise. I'm giving this movie a 3 1/2 out of 5 stars. It was an entertaining watch. I enjoyed it. As a newbie to Venom, I have to go back and watch the other films.

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