Did you watch the Lord of the Rings and find it painfully long? Well, we now have a Gen-Z version of that concept with “Venom: The Last Dance,” made exclusively for folks with low attention spans. It’s not an insult if it’s the masses. Just saying…
To describe the film shortly, “Venom: The Last Dance,” the final chapter of Tom Hardy’s Venom trilogy is a fun ride with a lot of heartfelt moments.
The film tries to be dramatic and it’s undeniably silly and enjoyable. It feels as if the film was made in 2007. That’s a good thing and a bad thing simultaneously. While the film has a chill vibe to it, it lacks logic or gripping storytelling narrative which is very evident as the film progresses.
The film’s biggest issue is its character development. Eddie Brock is simply a one-note caricature. The supporting cast, including Chiwetel Ejiofor and Rhys Ifans, is underutilized, their talents wasted on underwritten roles. Juno Temple’s portrayal of Dr. Payne is disappointing, offering a flat and unconvincing performance.
I really loved the road trip bit with Rhys Ifans but frankly, the family aspect in the danger zone takes this film’s tone back to the 80s. It just doesn’t blend well and makes the film look even more visionless.
The action sequences, though visually impressive, lack the intensity and impact of the context that makes up for a big showdown. The film’s pacing is uneven, with moments of high energy followed by long stretches of dull exposition. The humor, while often hit-or-miss, fails to elevate the film’s overall quality.
The film tries to be mythic but ends up being so casual that it stops being interesting after a point. The last dance name and its significance is so little in the film especially when we realise how its the last outing of eddie brock with venom.
The film prioritizes style over substance, resulting in a hollow and unsatisfying experience. While it may entertain casual viewers, those seeking a well-crafted and meaningful conclusion to the Venom saga will be left wanting. At this point, I’d prefer this loosely connected saga be rebooted with a proper team of storytellers as not even one good film exists and somehow, there’s a whole phase of films that happened when it shouldn’t have. These are not experiments, they’re straight up bad films.
Tom Hardy’s Venom trilogy concludes with “Venom: The Last Dance,” a film that, despite its flashy visuals and charismatic performances, ultimately falls short of its potential. While undeniably entertaining, the film’s lack of substance and coherent narrative undermines its ambition.
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