Venom: The Last Dance - A Thrilling Ride Through the Symbiote's Chaotic Journey

The highly anticipated third installment of the Venom franchise, "Venom: The Last Dance," has finally arrived, and the early reviews are in. While critics are divided on the film's merits, one thing is clear: this is a wild, unpredictable ride that takes the symbiote and its host, Eddie Brock, on a thrilling adventure like never before.

Buckle Up for a Bonkers Buddy Road Trip

A Whacky Buddy Roadtrip

The reviews for "Venom: The Last Dance" have been a mixed bag, with some critics praising the film's comedic elements and others finding it a bit uneven. ComicBook.com's Chris Killian describes the movie as a "whacky buddy roadtrip that stretches its PG-13 rating as far as it will possibly go." He suggests that viewers should "turn their brains off and let #Venom snack on 'em," hinting at the film's unapologetically over-the-top nature.

A Funny and Sweet Road Trip

On the other hand, Digital Spy's Ian Sandwell sees the film as the "most entertaining of the trilogy," praising its "funny and sweet road trip" vibe. He highlights the dynamic between Eddie Brock and the Venom symbiote, likening their journey to the classic "Thelma & Louise" fugitive adventure, complete with car karaoke and dog rescuing moments.

A Confidently Bonkers Road Trip

New Rockstars' Erik Voss echoes the sentiment, calling "Venom: The Last Dance" a "very weird, very fun" movie and a "confidently bonkers road trip." The Wrap's Drew Taylor also remarks on the increased "insanity" of the film, but notes that it's balanced by a newfound "heart" in the story.

A Mishmash of Genres

Not everyone is entirely convinced, however. Inverse's Jacob Kleinmann sees the film as a "mishmash of a movie," with two distinct narratives stitched together – "one is a fun roadtrip adventure that gives fans the bromantic comedy they want, the second is superhero slop (breathless exposition, macguffins, and soulless CGI monsters) that the studio clearly demanded." He suggests that the result is a film that "sometimes works but ultimately feels like the work of someone who didn't get why the previous Venom movies were good."

A Bizarre, Watchable Trilogy Finale

Similarly, Cinema Blend's Sean O'Connell is less enthusiastic, stating that while "Venom: The Last Dance" is the "best of the three," it's "incredibly bad." He acknowledges the film's "bizarre" and "watchable" qualities, but ultimately feels that the Venom trilogy has "accomplished very little."

Laying the Foundation for Knull's Arrival

Despite the mixed reactions, one thing is clear: the introduction of the symbiote king, Knull, is just the beginning of a larger story. Director Kelly Marcel tells IGN that "this film introduces Knull, but it just touches the beginnings of his story." She explains that the filmmakers were "always aware of Knull, but knew that we needed to lay the foundation of the Venom character, and his relationship with Eddie, before introducing him."With Tom Hardy's evasive response about a potential Spider-Man crossover, it seems that the "Last Dance" might not be so final after all. Fans of the Venom franchise can look forward to more chaotic, symbiote-fueled adventures in the future, as the stage is set for Knull's larger role in the ongoing saga.