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Venom
2018 112 min China, United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.9
Science Fiction, Action
Director: Ruben Fleischer
🎭 Based on
«Venom»
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Description
Investigative journalist Eddie Brock attempts a comeback following a scandal, but accidentally becomes the host of Venom, a violent, super powerful alien symbiote. Soon, he must rely on his newfound powers to protect the world from a shadowy organization looking for a symbiote of their own.
Budget:
$116M
US Gross:
$213.52M
Worldwide:
$856.09M
Starring
Tom Hardy
Actor
Michelle Williams
Actor
Riz Ahmed
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2019
— Best Kiss
Key opinion
Venom is widely regarded as a flawed but entertaining blockbuster that leans heavily on Tom Hardy’s charismatic, multi-layered performance. While many critics fault the film for its simplistic script and lack of the gritty, R-rated intensity expected of the character, audiences often find the comedic dynamic between Eddie and his symbiote engaging.
| Acting | Tom Hardy’s dedicated and charismatic performance serves as the film's most consistent and universally praised element. | |
| Screenplay | The banter and internal dialogue between Eddie Brock and the symbiote create an entertaining, often humorous central dynamic. | |
| Screenplay | The villain is frequently criticized as being stereotypical, underdeveloped, and lacking meaningful motivation. | |
| Originality | The film suffers from a tonal struggle, with many viewers finding that the decision to shy away from a dark, violent R-rating results in a sanitized and occasionally cartoonish experience. | |
| Production | Opinions on the visual effects are split, with some praising the slick design of Venom and the San Francisco setting, while others find the action sequences and CGI to be subpar or unnatural. |