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Venom: The Last Dance is the third and likely final film in Sony's unconventional antihero series starring Tom Hardy. The film picks up the frenetic chaos of its predecessor and delivers an incomplete, but highly entertaining, final act for Eddie Brock and his symbiote partner Venom. If you've been a fan of this strange and quirky series since the beginning, this entry will be a satisfying send-off. But for casual viewers expecting something more traditionally Marvel-esque, the film may seem like a baffling mishmash of humor, sentimentality, and over-the-top action. All in all, Venom: The Last Dance is an unfiltered celebration of everything that made this series stand out. Messy, goofy, charming, and completely dedicated to a rambling bromance at its core.
To set the stage, let's acknowledge the uniqueness of Sony's Venom trilogy. Unlike other Marvel movies that prioritize elaborate continuity and interconnectivity, Venom has always existed in a weird little corner of Marvel's multiverse. These films feel like a throwback to the pre-MCU superhero era, embracing a creepy, comic book feel and eschewing the polish of their Disney counterparts. In many ways, Venom is a masterful misfit, a film that thrives on its strangeness. That weirdness comes to full fruition in Venom: The Last Dance.
If this is indeed Hardy's final outing as Eddie and Venom, it will be a fittingly explosive farewell. The Last Dance is packed with chaotic action, absurdist humor, and heartwarming moments that illustrate the love-hate (but mostly love) relationship between humans and symbiotes. The film also manages to raise the stakes with its most ambitious storyline yet, while focusing on the characters fans love.
Before we get into The Last Dance, it's worth recapping where we left off at the end of Venom: Let There Be Carnage. The film saw Eddie and Venom battle the deranged symbiote Carnage, which is associated with serial killer Cletus Kasady (Woody Harrelson). Ultimately, Carnage is destroyed and Kasady is killed, but the battle leaves a trail of destruction. Detective Patrick Mulligan (Stephen Graham), who was presumed dead, appears to have become a host for a new symbiote, Toxin.
In The Last Dance, Eddie and Venom are on the run. Brock (whose name comes up a lot in the movie) is the looming antagonist who is determined to bring Eddie to justice after the events of the previous film. This forces Eddie and Venom to flee to New York, where they encounter a new, world-destroying threat and become embroiled in a massive conflict involving other symbiotes.
Although the overall plot is bigger and more dramatic than we've seen in the series thus far, the heart of the movie is still Eddie and Venom's relationship. Their dynamic is the glue that holds the story together, and it's clear the filmmakers know that. The Last Dance wisely avoids overcomplicating its story with unnecessary Marvel lore and multiverse twists. Instead, it focuses on Eddie and Venom and gives them the sendoff they deserve.
Kelly Marcel, who wrote the first two Venom films, steps into the director’s chair for The Last Dance. Her familiarity with the characters and the world of the franchise is evident throughout the film. Marcel understands what makes Venom unique, and she leans into those elements with gusto.
Under Marcel's direction, The Last Dance feels like a natural evolution of the first two films. The tone remains fun and quirky, blending humor, action, and sentimentality in a way that only Venom can. Marcel also makes the wise decision to focus on Eddie and Venom instead of getting caught up in the larger Marvel universe. While there are a few nods to multiple worlds, such as Venom's own tongue-in-cheek line ("Many worlds are over, damn it"), the film is firmly rooted in its own self-contained story.
Marcel's direction brings a sense of scale and spectacle to the film's action scenes. The climactic battle, in which Eddie and Venom team up with other symbiotes to take on a world-destroying threat, is just too much. While the CGI can be underwhelming at times, the action is still thrilling, with plenty of inventive set-pieces and surprising moments.
At its core, Venom: The Last Dance is a story about partnership, acceptance, and the bonds that bind us. Eddie and Venom's relationship has always been the emotional center of the series, and this movie takes it to its logical conclusion. Over the course of three films, Eddie and Venom go from reluctant partners to inseparable friends, and The Last Dance celebrates that process.
The film also touches on themes of redemption and self-acceptance. Starting out as a disgraced journalist, Eddie finds his purpose through his bond with Venom. Similarly, Venom, who started out as a force of destruction, evolved into a hero in his own right. Their growth throughout the trilogy is surprisingly moving, and The Last Dance gives them the ending they deserve.
Venom: The Last Dance is a love letter to the strange, endearing, unfiltered partnerships that defined this trilogy. It's not for everyone. Those looking for a polished, traditional superhero movie may be blown away by its eccentricity. But for fans who have embraced the series' unabashed weirdness, this final chapter delivers exactly what it promises. It's a chaotic, heartfelt, and thoroughly entertaining send-off. Hardy's take on the roles of Eddie and Venom is the heart of the film, anchoring its humor and absurdity in true emotional resonance.
As Eddie and Venom's story comes to a close, The Last Dance leaves us with a satisfying sense of closure. This isn't just a superhero movie, it's a celebration of a bond like no other. It's bittersweet to say goodbye, but it's reassuring to know that Eddie and Venom got the farewell they deserve. It was as weird, troubling, and wonderfully unique as they come.
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