Venom: The Last Dance – A Wild Ride or a Missed Step?

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[{"selector":"#anim-c1508a49-5735-4221-bbd1-862632a3117e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-23.66847810109091%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] How did we get from ‘you’ll believe a man can fly’ to ‘you’ll believe a horse can Venom’?

[{"selector":"#anim-ce69a5c6-5126-46e1-bfd6-54e2f9f32c3d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-27.079951159623327%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Hardy's duel roles as Eddie and Venom steal the spotlight, but can he keep it interesting

[{"selector":"#anim-6062324a-2a26-4be2-b562-57727f83f23f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-24.17763142225823%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Is the formula dragging down this otherwise fun franchise?

[{"selector":"#anim-dcb2ae6c-b2da-4b59-b51f-23a820712a53 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-20.08179512047091%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Eddie Brock’s battle with his own symbiote offers the film's only reliable drama.

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[{"selector":"#anim-d8e92ac5-8665-49c0-b8bd-22a471397a66 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-21.243990210125048%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Food-loving and goofy, Venom remains the most likable character.

[{"selector":"#anim-6eed9668-7db6-4898-b91a-c2baec41fb6f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-19.52144332970166%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Improved visuals can’t mask a lack of novelty in action sequences.

[{"selector":"#anim-0fe7cb56-e50e-4500-9d13-0467ac4801b3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-22.913461374101473%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The repetitive rhythm of The Last Dance leaves viewers craving something fresh.

[{"selector":"#anim-0517d312-4756-4597-843b-1bda44c4d6ab [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-23.108552468402678%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Can the writer-turned-director bring new depth to the Eddie-Venom dynamic