This morning the social media embargo finally lifted on Venom. Sadly we won’t get full reviews until tomorrow but for now we’re able to glean some small tidbits of info about the movie. The reaction is… mixed. But what else did you expect?
Many reviewers have praised Tom Hardy for portraying the dual roles of Eddie Brock and Venom. Others have criticised the film for not learning from more contemporary counterparts. Here’s a few of our favourites:
Significant chunks of #Venom don’t work *at all* but there is some serious charm to the Eddie/Venom relationship. Not sure I had the intended reactions to some scenes but fun is fun – even when it’s totally ridiculous, right? It’s too bad they didn’t go for the R rating though.
— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) October 2, 2018
Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock and #Venom has some really entertaining moments. A clunky script without nuance bogs the #Venom down, preventing it from choosing between being gritty, funny, or something unique.
— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) October 2, 2018
Tom Hardy's performance in #Venom is either Johnny Depp in the first PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN or Chris Klein in STREET FIGHTER: THE LEGEND OF CHUN-LI. Either way, it's not boring.
— Scott Mendelson (@ScottMendelson) October 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/rustypolished/status/1046988864513032203
The movie opens here in the UK tomorrow and worldwide on Friday. Will you be checking it out this weekend?
One of Marvel’s most enigmatic, complex and badass characters comes to the big screen, starring Academy Award® nominated actor Tom Hardy as the lethal protector Venom.
Venom stars Tom Hardy in the lead role. Supporting cast includes Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed, Scott Haze, Reid Scott and Woody Harrelson. The film is directed by Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland) from a script by Scott Rosenberg & Jeff Pinkner. Executive producers are David Householter, the legendary Stan Lee and Kelly Marcel.
The film arrives in cinemas October 5, 2018! For more check out our Venom archive here!
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