'Venom: Last Dance' Review: Hardy's Double Act Falls Flat

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'Venom: Last Dance' Review: Hardy's Double Act Falls Flat

Let's be honest, folks. "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" wasn't exactly a critical darling. But hey, it made a ton of cash, so here we are with "Venom: Last Dance." This time around, it's a whole new villain, a whole new threat, and a whole lot more of Tom Hardy. But does this latest entry in the "Venom" franchise actually deliver on the promise of an exciting, action-packed adventure?

The short answer? Not really.

It's All About the Double Act, But...

The biggest draw of the "Venom" series, and honestly the only saving grace of "Venom: Let There Be Carnage," was Tom Hardy's performance as Eddie Brock/Venom. Hardy manages to bring both the awkwardness and the intense energy of this symbiote-human duo to life, but even his charisma can't save "Last Dance" from its own shortcomings.

The problem? The story itself is just plain tired. We've seen the symbiote-human conflict, the moral dilemmas, the CGI-heavy action sequences - all of it. "Last Dance" tries to spice things up with a new villain, but the antagonist feels like a generic, run-of-the-mill bad guy. The fight scenes are over-the-top and lacking in genuine thrills. And the "emotional journey" that the film attempts to take you on is just a thinly veiled attempt to wring some heartstrings from the audience.

Where's the Fun?

"Venom: Let There Be Carnage" was messy, but at least it was kinda fun. "Last Dance," on the other hand, is just plain dull. There's a lack of energy, a lack of originality, and a lack of heart. It's like the creative team just threw a bunch of stuff at the wall and hoped something would stick. But nothing really does.

If you're looking for a superhero movie that's exciting, engaging, and thought-provoking, you're going to want to skip "Venom: Last Dance." This one's strictly for the die-hard Venom fans. Even then, they might be disappointed.

It's time for the "Venom" franchise to step up its game. If they keep churning out lackluster sequels like "Last Dance," the franchise might just get stuck in the same old rut. And that's a fate worse than any symbiote could ever inflict.