A QUINN REVIEW: VENOM
VENOM
(2018)
AGE: 14+
66% SWEET/SOUR
So What’s The Story?
Venom tells the story of famous News Reporter Eddie Brock whose life is going smoothly, and great, until he loses his job, and his relationship all in one day. All because he was obsessed with proving that the Life Foundation was doing bad things. Soon as he further investigates the Life Foundation. He pairs with an alien Symbiote, (Venom) and must use his new alter ego to save his life, and others from an organization looking for a symbiote of their own.
Is It Worth Your While?
I actually thought that most of the critics who reviewed this underrated it a bit. I mean it’s not exactly the greatest movie ever, but it’s solid. Now here are my reasons. First I thought that the directing by Ruben Fleischer was loud, and a few times chaotic, but he managed jokes, and a dark enough atmosphere to keep you going throughout the movie, and he seemed to perfectly show the connection between Eddie, and Venom, and a very funny connection. Next I thought that the special effects were sometimes all over the place, but they were pretty fun, and cool to watch throughout the movie. The cast also seemed to work with it quite well. The script was flawed, but in a funny way that sure made me laugh throughout the movie. Everyone also seemed to be having fun during the movie, and I honestly think that that was the best thing about it, that it was fun for the audience to see. Overall I thought that Venom was at times noisy, and chaotic, but also extremely fun, and managed to provide a solid visual splendor.
How Was the Cast
The cast in Venom was fine, but it was really Tom Hardy who rose. First we have Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock/Venom. His performance was pretty stunning considering that I have not seen him in any other films. He managed the jokes, the darkness, and the ultimate craziness as Venom, and was the one who r eally put the audience into the movie as he truly became this savage character. Next we have Michelle Williams as Anne Weying. I thought that she was not that great. Her chemistry was not that shocking with Tom she made these weird looks, as if she did not know what she was doing during filming. Maybe it was because she did not have such a big role, but she could have done much better during the movie. Finally we have Riz Ahmed as Carlton Drake/Riot. There was a pretty good villain during the movie. Riot was scary, and had a lot of weapons. The actor though seemed too much of a pretty boy to really be such a character as that. His voice was weak he had this greasy pulled back hair that made him look to much like a gentleman, and less like a savage killing machine.
Aging ‘The Symbiote’
There is tons of violence. For example Venom tends to eat human body parts especially the head quite occasionally. There are also many gun shots, and explosions. Venom, and Riot both have a menacing appearance, and have one big fight to the death at the very end. There are many disgusting moments as well. Deceased humans, lot’s of blood, and body parts forming back together. Not to mention some frightening moments during the movie. There are possessed humans corrupted by the Symbioses which is pretty creepy if you ask me. Eddie, and Venom show lot’s of teamwork, and determination to defeat his foes. Overall I recommend this film for ages fourteen, and up.
Comparing other ‘Venom’ popcorn flicks
Venom 67% sweet/sour
Story 3/5
cast 3.5/5
quality 3.5/5
Spider-man 3 56% sour
story 2.5/5
cast 3.5/5
quality 2.9/5
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