The wait is over! Venom: The Last Dance, or “Venom 3,” has arrived at theater. And it is enjoying success around the globe. Venom movie lovers have been yearning to come back for another Venom movie with Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock. Supervised by Kelly Marcel, this latest movie is said to be exciting and definitely filled with a roller coaster of feelings.
Sony Pictures will be expecting to go out on a high note more so due to the stellar box-office returns. This is because of Hardy’s previous Venom movies featured. The first reactions are out and guess what, it has elicited cheers as well as groans from the audience. It’s now time to look at the first reactions from viewers and what the audience can expect from this final part.
Venom 3 Takes China By Storm
Venom: The Last Dance itself has already aired in China and fans are going gaga over it. The third film in the Venom franchise debuted on 136,000 screens and grossed $9.4 million on its first day. This is much more than what major superhero-themed movies like Deadpool and Wolverine were able to garner on their respective opening days. Thereby emphasizing the love that Chinese audiences have for Eddie and Venom. Of course, there are definitely still fans of Venom in China, which makes it possible to launch a worldwide release that should make a splash.
Essentially, it got a tremendous response in India as well. It earned 5.75 crores gross on its first day, beating out the previous two films, “Venom” (2018) and “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” (2021). Establishing itself in these markets makes it appear that the Venom 3 movie is well on its way to being a blockbuster.
What Makes Venom: The Last Dance Stand Out?
Venom: The Last Dance follows Eddie Brock/Venom and all of his grotesque and tremendous fun doing what they do best. Only they are pursued by their own world, and a villainous symbiote creator named Knull. The major theme of the film is the fact that both Eddie and Venom are given a decision to make. That will change their entire lives and concludes the movie Those who tuned in now know tension is higher than ever. When they watched the final stand of the anti-hero duo that has been so popular with the audience.
But first reactions have seen the movie as a form of crazy car ride. There have been some comparisons to “Thelma & Louise”, while Eddie and Venom undergo an uncharacteristic sort of buddy comedy. Just like the other Venom series, this movie gives a lot of associated laughter, heartfelt scenes, and much mayhem.
Critics Weigh In: This is the good, the bad, and the venomenal.
Some of the critics required the producer to release a gory and explicit unrated version of the film. After which several critics showed a passionate reaction following the New York movie release. Many believe “Venom: The title, ‘’The Last Dance’’ is a suitable and entertaining closing. Here’s a snapshot of the varied reactions:
- Ian Sandwell from Digital Spy talked about the entertaining approach used in the film. It’s the most entertaining of the trilogy. As he said it is a romantic comedy traveling road movie. And contains dramatic and humorous scenes without scenes stealing kisses.
- Simon Thompson said the film is “a fun send-off to delivering the goods for the franchise.” He outlined that the program offers a great variety of stunts. From awesomely kooky to downright wayward, so it definitely is a good show. Thompson told the fans to “sit back and enjoy the show” literally telling them to “take some popcorn and chill”.
- Even Matt Ramos who has never really enjoyed the previous ‘Venom’ films was not shy of praise stating that Venom 3 is possibly the best in the series. According to Ramos, it is the funniest issue as well as the most emotional one to date. He loved the “cool symbiote stuff” and that he found this particular film.
- Joe Deckelmeier from Screen Rant found a movie is more than a comic book movie for the early 2000s. And more of an action film from the 80s. The emotional response is rather exotic for the sites.
But it wasn’t all applause. Some critics found issues with the film:
- Andrew J.’s on Film made Andrew J. Salazar look disappointed saying that the movie was not good and Googe did a disservice to Tom Hardy. Being one of the severest critics, he questioned whether the movie actually paid the rightful tribute to Hardy.
- Ethan Anderton from Slashfilm said something similar. They claimed that Hardy has done an incredible job but they failed to tell an interesting story. He even went further to talk of the product as ‘boring’. Something that could be upsetting to fans of products that promise round-the-clock thrills.
Action, Heart, and A Hint of Madness:
One thing all critics agree on Venom: The Last Dance is full of action and emotion, as well as craziness. But for some, it is these very qualities which make the movie memorable. Hollywood Reporter Drew Taylor described it as plain and simple as crazy but with an emotional core. He said, “It’s not perfect but super entertaining.” And talked about an imaginative giant monster that eating people in an awesome battle.
Some people believe that the movie distorts what the audiences want of the Venom movies. Expect super-powered-up action melee set pieces, some out-of-control CGI symbiote fight scenes, and sincere emotional breakdowns that fall into a mix of comedy, horror, and action. Fans on Twitter are even going as far as saying that this is the most ‘cinematic’ Venom movie, where the last scene is ‘nuts’.
The Challenges of Wrapping Up a Beloved Franchise
Conclusions are always difficult, much more so if you’re dealing with a franchise with as loyal an audience as Venom has. Venom is an uncommon superhero film project in prior movies that combined horror aspects of the hero with comic contemplation about an extraterrestrial friendship. What Sony did with “Venom 3” was an attempt to give audiences a resolution that feels right and respectable to the characters.
However, Tom Hardy, a human who finds himself between a normal job and a wild alien companion named Venom, is the heartbeat of the entire film. While most critics have reacted with hostility, the audience can still rave about Hardy’s performance. It will also be noted that many spectators already appreciated Hardy’s devotion to the character and the interaction with the symbiote character.
Venom 3 Box Office Expectations
With a strong start in China and a warm reception in India, Venom: In terms of potential for domestic box office success The Last Dance looks quite favourable. Still, there are decisions made, and viewers’ desire to watch the movie and form their opinions increases. With such momentum alongside the holiday season and no newcomers in sight, Venom 3 could get to even higher heights as a movie on the international market.
As this may be Venom 3, fans cannot rule out the possibility that Eddie Brock may again show up in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe yet again. For now, fans can still enjoy the mutual pandemonium presented to them one more time.So, if you’re a fan of Venom, grab some popcorn, get ready for thrills, and enjoy Venom: The Last Dance. Besides, every dance needs a grand ending, so Eddie and Venom are all set to give people just that!
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