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Non-Spoiler Movie Review – Venom: The Last Dance

Author Meltdown

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!

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Venom in Columbia Pictures VENOM: THE LAST DANCE. Photo Courtesy: Sony Pictures

Venom: The Last Dance

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.

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Rhys Ifans (left) and Tom Hardy star in Columbia Pictures VENOM: THE LAST DANCE.

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.

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Tom Hardy stars as Eddie Brock/Venom in Columbia Pictures VENOM: THE LAST DANCE.

Venom

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.

Tom Hardy stars as Eddie Brock/Venom in Columbia Pictures VENOM: THE LAST DANCE.
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Tom Hardy stars as Eddie Brock/Venom in Columbia Pictures VENOM: THE LAST DANCE.

14 Actors Who Hated Their Own Movies

There are movies that we love and those we can’t stand. For the actors starring in these films, some are proud of the work they did, while others wish they didn’t sign up for certain projects. Actors of high and low status have regrets about the roles they’ve taken on during the course of their careers. Unfortunately for them, these movies will live on forever to haunt them. Some have openly bashed the films they starred in, while others have taken it in stride and made jokes about their poor choices. However, some of the movies on this list have become cult favorites, like the 2004 Catwoman movie Halle Berry starred in. Critics may have hated it, with a Rotten Tomatoes rating of a low 8%, but it still gained a cult following. While appearing on What What Happens Live in 2017, the actress was asked to rate the movie and while laughing, she says, “100.”

Cult Followings

Another film that has a large cult following is the Twilight film franchise. Robert Pattinson starred as Edward Cullen, the brooding heartthrob vampire of every teenage girl’s fantasies during the late aughts. During the Twilight mania, Pattinson was overwhelmed by the intensity of it all, and his disinterest in the franchise was reflected in his press tour for the films. In a 2019 interview with USA Today, Pattinson revealed he has “very warm memories” since the mania died down. He told the publication, “People come up [to me] and just have very fond memories of it. It’s a really sweet thing. I think the only scary part was right in the thick of it all, when it was very, very intense.” The actor also spoke highly of the film’s soundtrack. He said as he recently watched part of New Moon on TV. “It genuinely does have an incredibly good soundtrack. I completely forgot, but the soundtracks were quite ahead of their time.” The New Moon soundtrack featured artists like Grizzly Bear, Bon Iver & St. Vincent, Lykke Li, Death Cab For Cutie, Muse, and The Killers. Take a look below at which 14 actors hated the movies they starred in.

Meltdown started on the mighty WRIF on the evening of Halloween, 1995. Technically, his first on-air shift was the morning of November 1st. Moving to the Motor City from Buffalo, N.Y., he has built a career and family. Over his almost three-decade stint at RIFF, he's had the privilege to work with some of the biggest personalities in Detroit radio history. He boasts of being just the second-afternoon drive jock in the station's illustrious 53-year history. Along with his love for rock music and attending concerts, he's also an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast and hockey player. He plays year-round and manages to squeeze in a few charity games throughout the year. Meltdown writes about the Detroit Red Wings, rock music, and Detroit concert venues.

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