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Venom: Let There Be Carnage
2021 97 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★6.0
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Director: Andy Serkis
💬 Based on the comic
«Venom»
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Description
After finding a host body in investigative reporter Eddie Brock, the alien symbiote must face a new enemy, Carnage, the alter ego of serial killer Cletus Kasady.
Budget:
$110M
US Gross:
$213.55M
Worldwide:
$506.86M
Starring
Tom Hardy
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Woody Harrelson
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Michelle Williams
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Awards
1 win & 6 nominations total
Key opinion
Venom: Let There Be Carnage is generally viewed as a light, fast-paced, and intentionally absurd comic book spectacle that leans heavily into its unique buddy-comedy dynamic. While many appreciate the central performances and humor, the film is frequently criticized for its thin plot, underdeveloped villains, and a restrictive runtime that limits its emotional and thematic weight.
| Acting | Tom Hardy’s dual performance as both Eddie Brock and the voice of Venom remains the series' undisputed highlight and anchor. | |
| Humor | The film succeeds as a lighthearted 'odd couple' comedy, with the dysfunctional, co-dependent relationship between Eddie and Venom providing consistent entertainment. | |
| Runtime | The 90-minute runtime is a point of contention; some praise the brisk, energetic pacing, while others argue it severely undermines character development and narrative depth. | |
| Editing | The reliance on heavy CGI, particularly during the climactic action sequences, receives mixed reactions, with some finding it a visual improvement and others finding it chaotic or unfulfilling. | |
| Theme | The film's PG-13 rating is widely viewed as a major hindrance, preventing the depiction of genuine horror or the necessary intensity required to make the villainous Carnage feel truly threatening. | |
| Screenplay | The antagonistic characters, particularly Cletus Kasady and Frances Barrison, are criticized for having weak motivations and rushed, underdeveloped backstories. |