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Venom: Let there be Carnage Review: Venom-nom-nom

admin — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 23:18:40 +0000

When Venom was released back in 2018, some critics (including us) may have been a bit sniffy about it. However, there was no denying that it was a commercial success, grossing over $850 million. It appears that Sony managed to give people what they wanted, and though it lacked a little finesse, it was fun. Besides, what’s wrong with just going to the movies to have fun? And that is what its sequel, Venom: Let there be Carnage, is all about.

The sequel sees us catching up with Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy), living his not-so best life. Still reeling from the events of the last movie, his career as an investigative journalist is in the toilet and he’s left trying to make ends meet. Opportunity comes knocking when death row prisoner and renowned serial killer Cletus Kasady agrees to one last interview before his execution, where he will reveal all… but he will only speak to Eddie Brock.

The only problem with this plan is that Eddie is never alone. That’s because he’s still very much attached to his symbiote, and when Venom is around, carnage soon follows…

For fans of the 1992 comic book origin story, Carnage plays close enough to the source material to give you some brilliant callbacks to iconic splash pages while developing a unique enough story to bring a few of its own surprises. As far as plots go it’s pretty standard fare for a superhero movie, where the good guy (or anti-hero) must face off against a villain who is the ‘evil’ mirror to his own powers and abilities (see: The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Superman 3 – you can almost hear Venom calling out “we’re not so different you and I!)”.

While that doesn’t make for much in the way of complex drama, it gives the film space to flourish in other areas.

Where Carnage really excels is in its odd-couple routine. Tom Hardy turns in an impressively committed performance, playing both Brock and Venom. Hardy pre-recorded Venom’s dialogue on-the-fly on set, to give each take a unique energy. Which are then bolstered by his affinity and enthusiasm for some brilliantly choreographed and executed skits of physical comedy.

With Andy Serkis taking over directorial duties, there is confidence in the tone of Carnage. Yes Woody Harrelson is chewing the scenery in a ridiculous wig and yes there is a cacophony of CGI but it all holds together in a gloriously outrageous and fun tale involving prison breaks, glowing dance sequences, impromptu violence and chaotic breakfasts. Michelle Williams makes a welcome return as ex-girlfriend Anne, who alongside Reid Scott’s Dr. Dan adds an unexpected and oddly sweet love story element to the story.

To some extent, Carnage plays like a strange relic of the late Nineties/ early Noughties era of over-the-top action blockbusters that did so well for Sony (XXX, Bad Boys, Charlies Angels). The plot is kind of irrelevant, but by delivering some big action set pieces, supplemented with quotable one-liners and comedic skits, Venom: Let there be Carnage somehow manages to hit a sorely missed sweet spot in movies. It might not be the most cohesive or gut-wrenching piece of cinema, but it’s definitely fun.

Venom: Let There Be Carnage is available to Rent and Buy on Digital now and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD on 3 January.

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Venom: Let There Be Carnage: Win the sequel on Blu-ray

admin — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 14:26:32 +0000

Tom Hardy is back as Eddie Brock and Venom in Venom: Let There Be Carnage, the sequel to 2018’s Venom. Now you can be in on the carnage as the film heads to Blu-ray this January, and to celebrate, we’re giving away FOUR copies on Blu-ray!

Venom: Let There Be Carnage finds Eddie in search of his next big story when he lands an exclusive interview with convicted murderer and death row inmate Cletus Kasady (Woody Harrelson), who discovers Eddie’s secret and becomes the host for Carnage, a menacing and terrifying symbiote. Now, Eddie and Venom must get past their contentious relationship to defeat him.

Directed by Andy Serkis (Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle), the film stars Tom Hardy Michelle Williams (The Greatest Showman), Naomie Harris (Rampage), Reid Scott (Veep), Stephen Graham (Code 404) and Woody Harrelson (Zombieland: Double Tap), who is perfectly cast the role of the villain Cletus Kasady/Carnage. The screenplay has been written by Kelly Marcel (Terra Nova), with the story by Tom Hardy and Kelly Marcel.

Want to be in with a chance of joining Eddie and Venom on their latest adventure? Simply answer the question below to be in with a chance of winning a copy of Venom: Let There Be Carnage on Blu-ray…

This competition closes on 19 January so get those answers in now!

Venom: Let There Be Carnage is available to Rent and Buy on Digital now and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD on 3 January.

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Venom: Let There Be Carnage – There’s Double Trouble In The New Trailer

admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 23:54:16 +0000

Woody Harrelson is a serial killer infected with the venom virus (and he’s a red one!) in the new trailer for Venom: Let There Be Carnage, the sequel to 2018’s Venom starring Tom Hardy.

Watch it here…

Venom: Let There Be Carnage sees the return of Tom Hardy (Mad Max: Fury Road) as the lethal protector Venom, one of Marvel’s greatest and most complex characters. He stars alongside Michelle Williams (The Greatest Showman), Naomie Harris (Rampage), Reid Scott (Veep), Stephen Graham (Code 404) and Harrelson (Zombieland: Double Tap), who is perfectly cast the role of the villain Cletus Kasady/Carnage.

Directed by Andy Serkis (Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle), Venom: Let There Be Carnage’s screenplay has been written by Kelly Marcel (Terra Nova), with the story by Tom Hardy and Kelly Marcel.

Find out what we thought about Ruben Fleischer’s 2018 Venom here in our review.

Venom: Let There Be Carnage will only be out at cinemas on 15 September.

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Venom: Let There Be Carnage trailer out now!

admin — Wed, 12 May 2021 23:50:31 +0000

Whether you loved it or hated it (we gave it just one star, read the review here), Venom certainly had an impact when it was released back in 2018 and by the looks of the trailer for its sequel Venom: Let There Be Carnage, the latest adventure for Marvel’s Symbiote has a similar mix of humour and horror.

Check it out here…

The sequel sees the return of Tom Hardy (Mad Max: Fury Road) as the lethal protector Venom, one of Marvel’s greatest and most complex characters. He stars alongside Michelle Williams (The Greatest Showman), Naomie Harris (Rampage), Reid Scott (Veep), Stephen Graham (Code 404) and Woody Harrelson (Zombieland: Double Tap), who is perfectly cast the role of the villain Cletus Kasady/Carnage.

Directed by Andy Serkis (Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle), Venom: Let There Be Carnage’s screenplay has been written by Kelly Marcel (Terra Nova), with the story by Tom Hardy and Kelly Marcel.

Venom: Let There Be Carnage will only be out at cinemas on 15 September.

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