Unleashing terror one director at a time, is "Zombieland" director Ruben Fleischer. Fleischer crafts a film that does not disappoint. His vision for creating this origin story, is exciting and thrilling every second. He adds insight to one of comic books most iconic villains. Granted that this films namesake is bad and scary, the villain is actually good in a way. He helps Brock defeat the films villain in the most badass way possible.
Playing Brock and the namesake Venom is Tom Hardy. Hardy is no stranger to playing a film baddie, Bane in "The Dark Knight Rises" and Praetor Shinzon in "Star Trek-Nemesis". Hardy brings his A-Game in this role. Co-starring is Michelle Williams as his love interest. Williams brings the film to a more emotionally sappy path alongside Hardy.
One of the most unexpected things this film has are the complex relationship between Brock and his body inhabitant Venom. It's complex because it shows a lighter and surprising side of the title character. This makes the film more interesting and gripping.
I do, however, have a few issues with this film. One, being the character of Dora Skirth. She's played by Jenny Slate, who has a high pitched, nasally voice. That and her character is unnecessary and makes the film drag on. Second, the film starts off slow but gradually gets better once we see Tom Hardy and Venom tag-team in action.
Organizing the music for this film, is composer Ludwig Goransson. Goransson, who is notable for scoring "Black Panther", score yet another comic book based film. He makes a plethora of electronic and fast paced sounds to keep the film on its feet.
"We are Venom". Based on one of comic books most terrifying baddies, is a film that finally brings audiences an inside scoop on how Venom/Eddie Brock came to be. This film is action-packed and detailed immensely, not only on the villain, but the whole film. It's terrifying yet comedic. This film ranks up to be one of many successful origin films of villains.
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Rate: B
Director: Ruben Fleischer
Starring: Tom Hardy
MPAA Rating: PG-13-(for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for language)
Runtime: 2 Hours & 20 Minutes
Synopsis: Investigative journalist Eddie Brock attempts a comeback following a scandal, but accidentally becomes the host of an alien symbiote that gives him a violent super alter-ego: Venom. Soon, he must rely on his newfound powers to protect the world from a shadowy organisation looking for a symbiote of their own.
