As a long-time comic book enthusiast and moviegoer, I can confidently say that Venom: The Last Dance has left me absolutely thrilled. Despite the mixed reviews from critics, it’s clear that there’s a dedicated fanbase who can’t get enough of Tom Hardy’s electrifying portrayal of Eddie Brock and the symbiote.
Making its debut as arguably the most divisive film slated for 2024, Sony’s conclusion to the Venom trilogy, titled Venom: The Last Dance, received mixed reviews similar to what was predicted – a blend of largely negative critical responses and enthusiastic fan endorsements. Despite underperforming in the domestic box office compared to expectations, the film managed to recoup its budget primarily through international earnings. Evidently, there’s a significant number of fans who are eager for the enigmatic symbiote to continue its cultural journey, and I am among them.
It’s quite likely we’ll see Venom again, but possibly without Tom Hardy or other creatives from the trilogy involved. This is understandable since studios need to earn money, but I believe there’s a balance where the comic anti-hero’s cinematic adventures can continue while also delving into new projects that further develop the captivating relationship between Eddie Brock and his alien Venom companion.
We All Expect Venom To Arrive In The MCU For Spider-Man 4, Right?
To set the record straight from the outset, I understand why some Marvel enthusiasts might have grievances towards Sony’s Venom films for not incorporating a Spider-Man crossover or offering a coherent explanation thus far. However, I am convinced that the symbiote character will eventually be introduced in the MCU before the release of Spider-Man 4 in 2026, and it’s probable that we’ll see him in any subsequent Spidey films as well.
Consequently, I’m confident that Kevin Feige and his team will concentrate on delivering the high-octane, comic-aligned aspects with top-notch CGI effects, avoiding complex plotlines and overuse of A-list actors in secondary roles. My main issue with the Venom series lies in the underutilization of gifted actors like Woody Harrelson and Juno Temple, who are often saddled with expository tasks, while Tom Hardy gets most of the exciting parts. However, I trust that MCU scriptwriters will find solutions for such problems.
Given that the toughness we’ve seen so far won’t be replaced but instead enhanced by what follows, let’s delve into where I believe Eddie (Hardy) and Venom should appear next.
Somebody Give Venom And Eddie A Standalone, Shortform, Extreme Comedy Series
Among the many appealing aspects of the movie “Venom”, one that stood out the most was Tom Hardy’s unusual dual performance as both Eddie Brock and the Venom character with a Bane-like voice. In “Let There Be Carnage,” this unique dynamic was further explored, as writers Tom Hardy and Kelly Marcel introduced a dramatic, romantic-style relationship between the characters. On the other hand, “The Last Dance” focused on their eventual separation, if you will.
Stripping away the complexities of plotlines and world development, Eddie Brock and Venom can share a humorous, unpredictable life together filled with ordinary situations, accidents, and antics that often take unexpected turns. These escapades might end with at least one character meeting an untimely demise, swallowed by Venom. Essentially, it’s like having Mr. Bean, but with additional features such as tentacles and the ability to wear a headscarf.
Sure, I’d love full-length episodes of an Eddie-Venom buddy comedy, but I obviously get that even if it’s just Tom Hardy on the screen without massive amounts of CGI, it’d be an expensive project, so I’m all about scaling the budget down however possible while still upping the laughs. If it would be easier to make the whole thing an animated series, it would lose the element of live-action discomfort on Hardy’s face, but would be able to go even harder on over-the-top sequences.
I don’t consider myself overly optimistic to believe that Adult Swim or any of the platforms like Peacock, Netflix, Paramount+, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video, or Max might acquire this concept. However, I’m daring enough to propose that each of them should produce a short-form Venom series. Let’s have a competition to determine which one excels the most. And if that becomes popular, it could be animated further and so on.
Okay, that last idea was really stupid, so we can leave that one for Knull to (k)mull over. But I’m 100% sincere about wanting to see many more offbeat sub-adventures between Hardy’s Eddie Brock and the wisecracking symbiote who stole his heart, and all the other body parts.
For now, though, Venom: The Last Dance is currently in theaters.
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2024-10-28 21:08