The reviews are in for Sony’s “Venom: The Last Dance” and, sadly, they’re just as bad as what came before. With 57 reviews counted, the film sits at 40% (5.0/10) on which is better than the original Venom” at 30% (4.
5/10) but worse than “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” at 57% (5.4/10). To put that in perspective, it’s still the second best comic book film adaptation released theatrically this year, behind only “Deadpool & Wolverine” at 78% but above “Joker: Folie a Deux” at 32%, “The Crow” at 23% and “Madame Web” at 11%.
Here’s a sampling of review quotes: “At least the film ends with a fittingly poignant/ridiculous tribute to the greatest love story ever told about a man and his symbiotic alien goo.” – “The Venom effects are still nicely rendered, but the punchlines are a little shopworn, although this franchise’s penchant for truly bonkers sequences has not diminished.” – “This being the concluding chapter of a trilogy, it all leads to an emotional catharsis that will no doubt satisfy fans of the earlier movies, with a sweet touch of cheesy humor to offset the melancholy.
” – “Venom: The Last Dance is therefore one-half of a wonderful movie. Still, it’s worth sticking through the rest for a totally gonzo finale that’s somehow equally absurd and moving.” – “Watching ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ is like watching the superhero genre die for two hours.
” – “It’s quick and brash and seemingly aware of how goofy .
