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Venom: Let There Be Carnage Storyline

Venom: Let There Be Carnage picks up where the first Venom movie left off, following Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) as he continues to live with the alien symbiote, Venom, inside him. After an uneasy truce between Eddie and Venom, they now struggle with their odd partnership and the limitations of their symbiotic bond. Eddie is trying to restart his journalism career but is constantly frustrated by his chaotic relationship with Venom.

Meanwhile, an old adversary from Eddie’s past, Cletus Kasady (Woody Harrelson), a deranged serial killer, breaks out of prison. During a violent encounter, Cletus becomes host to the more powerful symbiote Carnage, which is a deadly offspring of Venom. As Carnage wreaks havoc, Eddie and Venom must once again team up to stop him, but this time, they are dealing with a far more dangerous and vengeful symbiote.

The film explores the complex dynamic between Eddie and Venom, balancing action-packed sequences with moments of humor and heart. The rivalry between Venom and Carnage intensifies as the two symbiotes clash in a battle for dominance. As the stakes grow higher, Eddie and Venom are forced to reconcile their differences to defeat the terrifying new threat.

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Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Venom: Let There Be Carnage Review - 8/10 Rating

Venom: Let There Be Carnage successfully builds on the foundation set by its predecessor, offering more chaos, humor, and high-octane action. Directed by Andy Serkis, the film dives deeper into the relationship between Eddie Brock and his symbiote, Venom, which is the heart of the movie. Tom Hardy delivers another charismatic and energetic performance, effortlessly balancing Eddie’s anxiety and Venom’s mischievous, egotistical nature. Their dynamic remains the film’s most entertaining aspect, filled with hilarious banter and moments of surprising tenderness.

Woody Harrelson’s portrayal of Cletus Kasady/Carnage is delightfully unhinged, capturing the chaotic essence of the character, although the film doesn’t delve as deeply into his backstory as some might expect. The action scenes are thrilling, particularly the showdown between Venom and Carnage, which is visually spectacular and intense. However, the film’s relatively short runtime (under 90 minutes) makes it feel like the pacing is rushed at times, especially in terms of character development and emotional depth.

While Venom: Let There Be Carnage doesn’t offer much in terms of profound storytelling, it delivers a fun, fast-paced experience with strong performances and enjoyable spectacle. It doesn’t take itself too seriously, which is part of its charm. Overall, it’s a satisfying sequel that fans of the first film will enjoy. 8/10.

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Venom: Let There Be Carnage Trivia

Did You Know?

  • Venom: Let There Be Carnage is the second film in Sony’s Venom franchise, part of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU).
  • Tom Hardy not only stars as Eddie Brock/Venom but also contributed to the film’s script, particularly in developing the dialogue between Eddie and Venom.
  • Woody Harrelson’s portrayal of Cletus Kasady/Carnage was originally teased in a post-credits scene in the first Venom movie.
  • The film’s runtime is one of the shortest in the superhero genre, clocking in at just 97 minutes.
  • The post-credits scene sets up a potential crossover between the Venom universe and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, hinting at future interactions with Spider-Man.
  • Director Andy Serkis is known for his motion capture work, most notably as Gollum in The Lord of the Rings series and Caesar in the Planet of the Apes films.
  • The visual effects for Carnage were created using a combination of practical effects and CGI, making the symbiote’s movements fluid and terrifying.
  • Venom: Let There Be Carnage had a strong opening at the box office, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 2021.
  • The film includes a brief but important appearance by Michelle Williams as Anne Weying, Eddie Brock’s ex-fiancée.
  • The character of Venom, created by writer David Michelinie and artist Todd McFarlane, first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #300 in 1988.

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