Venom (2018)

I mean, Cletus is a total psycho even without the symbiote, so that statement actually makes sense.

I’m just saying, it feels totally overrated to me. When I look back at other Marvel mid-credit or post-credit scenes, they were usually actually funny or left you hanging with some cool mystery. Usually, those teasers for what's coming next in the sequels were way more subtle... ☕

And honestly, you have to realize I’ve been waiting for them to bring in Carnage since way back during Raimi's Spider-Man movies. Now that it's finally happening, I can't help but feel a little bummed out that it's going down like this 😬

Honestly, I have no clue what the critics were actually looking for when they absolutely tore this thing apart; from the jump, it was always obvious this was just some action-heavy popcorn flick designed to keep you entertained without putting you to sleep under the covers
The plot feels pretty thin, and almost every single character feels one-dimensional, except for Eddie / Venom, while the villain is just incredibly bland and uninspiring
At its core, this is really Hardy's movie, and he honestly carries the whole thing, having a blast with it, which made following our main guy through all these wild adventures a genuinely fun ride
As for the action sequences themselves, they weren't half bad, though if the studio had put even a little more muscle behind them, they could have been much more impactful
What gives me a bit of hope, though, is that this might just be a rushed setup for a way more gripping arc involving Carnage, and maybe the crew behind the scenes will actually take a few lessons from their mistakes this time around

Tyler Clark86 said:Venom (2018) - Man, oh man... this could have been so much better. I mean, Venom's CGI is mostly decent, though some parts look pretty cheap—like, seriously budget-looking. The whole plot is just such a cliché, and the way they try to make Brock and Venom bond feels super forced, which makes those "buddy" scenes feel kind of pathetic, honestly. It’s all just kind of a mess. And that PG-13 rating? It totally ruins everything—it turns it into this kid's movie that might be okay for a quick watch, but whatever. It's a shame Marvel didn't actually own Venom, because then it would've been a way better flick. As it stands, I wouldn't really recommend it.

What a waste.

The first 40 minutes of this movie are basically a lullaby.

You have a point. The first 40 minutes are practically a sedative! Since the movie is only about 90 minutes long excluding the credits, one has to ask: are the audiences being cheated? Does the actual plot even begin until the 40-minute mark, running only until 1:27? Thank goodness I didn't pay for a theater ticket, otherwise I would be left with such a bitter taste in my mouth. If there are only 30 minutes of actual entertainment worth watching, where on earth was that $100 million budget spent?

This movie was honestly forgettable. The only part I actually liked was that *jump* *pussy* 🤣

I watched it and... I guess I'm sold.
The first one was definitely the peak for me—back when the lead felt like an actual human being, and that whole dynamic where the symbiote only talks to him? That turned everything into such a great comedy.
Later on, it tries a bit too hard to turn into some massive spectacle, which doesn't quite land—not that it matters—but honestly, I actually appreciate how unpretentious and low-budget it feels, especially since it stays completely detached from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
At the end of the day, it’s just a solid, well-made B-movie, the kind you just don't see popping up in theaters much anymore.

It wasn't nearly as bad as I expected. There are some genuinely funny moments and the action hits the mark. But, like someone already pointed out, the real issue is the lack of character development—it feels like they needed another thirty minutes of breathing room. I’ve been reading that Hardy mentioned his best scenes were actually left on the cutting room floor. The first half of the movie drags like a slow burn, and then suddenly the plot starts sprinting to the finish line. That said, Hardy delivered a solid performance and I had a good time. There’s definitely potential for future sequels if they actually learn from these mistakes.

Honestly, this movie was much better than I expected, especially considering all the terrible reviews I read.

I'm feeling the same way. If they gave it an R rating, I think I’d actually dig it more than Deadpool.

Honestly, I thought it was a pretty solid superhero flick. 👍

Noah Roberts46 said:It wasn't nearly as bad as I expected. There are some genuinely funny moments and the action hits the mark. But, like someone already pointed out, the real issue is the lack of character development—it feels like they needed another thirty minutes of breathing room. I’ve been reading that Hardy mentioned his best scenes were actually left on the cutting room floor. The first half of the movie drags like a slow burn, and then suddenly the plot starts sprinting to the finish line. That said, Hardy delivered a solid performance and I had a good time. There’s definitely potential for future sequels if they actually learn from these mistakes.

Dude, 😲 Honestly, thank God they cut them. 🤣

It honestly looks like Michelle Williams was blackmailed into taking this role, while Hardy is just cashing a paycheck to fund season 2 of Taboo.

Total brain rot. Nothing more, nothing less.

Honestly, I’d take this over Ant-Man any day, even if it felt a little unfinished to me. It was such a blast seeing Stan Lee make a cameo for the last time, though.

hiddenorca6 said:Honestly, I’d take this over Ant-Man any day, even if it felt a little unfinished to me. It was such a blast seeing Stan Lee make a cameo for the last time, though.

Actually, that wasn't his final cameo.

Honestly, I thought the movie was pretty solid and actually a blast to watch. If we’re being totally real here, Hardy basically carried about 80% of the whole thing on his back. That elevator scene? Man, that was easily the highlight for me. 😂

Michael Morgan said:Honestly, I thought the movie was pretty solid and actually a blast to watch. If we’re being totally real here, Hardy basically carried about 80% of the whole thing on his back. That elevator scene? Man, that was easily the highlight for me. 😂

Hardy is solid 👍

The movie was alright for me—just your typical mindless action flick, which is what I expected. A few good moments here and there...

It was a decent enough movie. I'd give it a solid 6/10.

It’s been ages since Hardy hasn't been grumbling to himself. 👍

Hardy was great and the soundtrack was absolutely spot on; my only gripe is that it’s really geared toward kids rather than adults. 😢 It's a solid choice if you're just looking to kill some time, though.