Venom

Name: Venom
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror
Released: October 5, 2018
Duration: 112 min
Rating: 35
Cast: Al-Jaleel Knox, Christian Convery, DJames Jones, Donald K. Overstreet, Gail Gamble

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Columbia Pictures | Release Date: October 5, 2018 | PG-13

Starring: Al-Jaleel Knox, Christian Convery, DJames Jones, Donald K. Overstreet, Gail Gamble, Grace Wan, Jared Bankens, Jenny Slate, Kayko Thompson, Mac Brandt, Malcolm C. Murray, Marcella Bragio, Melora Walters, Michelle Lee, Michelle Williams, Peggy Lu, Reid Scott, Riz Ahmed, Ron C. Jones, Sailor Larocque, Sam Medina, Scott Haze, Sope Aluko, Tom Hardy, Tom Holland, Van Marten, Woody Harrelson

Summary: 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.

Director: Ruben Fleischer

Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 112 min

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IndieWire Michael Nordine

Oct 2, 2018

This leaves the viewer with two choices: reject the parasite or let it take you over. Fight it off and you’ll have a bad time; become one with it and you may achieve a kind of symbiosis. Read full review

Jamie Graham

Oct 3, 2018

Fleischer made a better comedy-horror with Zombieland, but Venom’s a decent buddy actioner. You might even laugh your head off. Read full review

Gary Thompson

Oct 4, 2018

As a symbiote, Brock/Venom is sometimes funny, and for a while the movie finds a rhythm that seems to suit director Ruben Fleischer, best known for Zombieland. Read full review

Mike Ryan

Oct 2, 2018

I do want to make it clear that I think Venom is not a good movie, but I also want to make it clear that I had the time of my life watching it. I think in a couple of years Venom could be the type of movie that sells out midnight showings as people come up to the screen and act out their favorite parts. Read full review

Matthew Monagle

Oct 4, 2018

No one can accuse Hardy of giving Venom anything less than his absolute best. He has always been a performer who loves a good affectation; here he seems to be riffing on his performance as Max Rockatansky in "Mad Max: Fury Road." Read full review

Soren Andersen

Oct 4, 2018

A picture in the running for the dubious distinction of being perhaps the worst Marvel-derived origin story ever. Read full review

Sarah-Tai Black

Oct 4, 2018

Where to even begin with Venom, a film that had me laughing at it so hard I started crying. A horribly scripted film so bad as to be enjoyable, but not bad enough to be good. Read full review

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steveo1988b

Oct 9, 2018

Don't listen to the "critics" if you want to call them that. The movie was great and entertaining. Very good movie!

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dell221

Oct 8, 2018

dont let the score of this movie fool you it is way better than that. this is better than any spider man movie ever made. it was funny and entertaining. i was pissed that they didnt stick to teh comic book but i think if they did they might would have **** it up. im so glad its doing well indont let the score of this movie fool you it is way better than that. this is better than any spider man movie ever made. it was funny and entertaining. i was pissed that they didnt stick to teh comic book but i think if they did they might would have **** it up. im so glad its doing well in the box office as we will get to see sequal. and im really glad they ddint bring the 12 year old spider man into this.… Expand

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Critic100r

Aug 6, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A good movie, fun and interesting, very cool. But there are inconsistencies and plot holes, but I had a lot of fun anyway.… Expand

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duckhost

Oct 14, 2018

For the first time I have to agree with the user score, this movie isn't so bad as the critcs say it is. Tom Hadry does the best to what the script gives to him, Venom is actually a fun character and the movies has a really good pacing. But of course the story is bad, plot holes areFor the first time I have to agree with the user score, this movie isn't so bad as the critcs say it is. Tom Hadry does the best to what the script gives to him, Venom is actually a fun character and the movies has a really good pacing. But of course the story is bad, plot holes are everywhere trough this movie, there is 0 chemistery with Hard and Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed is a really bad villain, no memorable soundtrack, and I think there is a lack of vision in this movie. This is a good/average movie, you will get your money worth but it's not a perfect movie like many are saying it is but it's not a bad movie like the critcs say.… Expand

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Weekend_Knights

Oct 11, 2018

There are a catalogue of problems with Venom, both conceptually, visually, and structurally, but all things considered it is worthy of your time. Tom Hardy has proven once again that he has a flair for playing unhinged characters, and his performance is the sticky, viscous substance holdingThere are a catalogue of problems with Venom, both conceptually, visually, and structurally, but all things considered it is worthy of your time. Tom Hardy has proven once again that he has a flair for playing unhinged characters, and his performance is the sticky, viscous substance holding this hot mess together. It’s far from perfect, but with the humour injected by the exchanges between Brock and Venom (both played by Hardy) Venom is undeniably entertaining. It’s not quite the childhood reminiscathon we’d hoped for, but it’s certainly a step in the right direction. Thanks, Tom!… Expand

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MarceloPaz

Oct 5, 2018

For being a villain I thought the film would be more serious no more. It made me laugh many times, the big problem is maybe the effects seemed to be hurried. Good team in the cast.

5 of 9 users found this helpful54

Papsudon

Jul 28, 2020

Esta peli debería haber salido en 2020 para acabar de redondear el año. Peor que el COVID-19. El nombre lo tiene heredado de lo venenosa que es, no por inspirarse en Marvel. EVÍTALA CON MAYOR PRIORIDAD QUE A TU EX LA TÓXICA.

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