Venom 3 is a fun and chaotic final adventure

I was never really sure if I loved that interesting blend of chaos and entertainment that Venom has given us from the beginning, or if I only found all of that funny. The relationship between Eddie Brock and the symbiote—with its ups and downs—has always brought to life a unique, and somehow captivating dynamic. Now, Venom 3 offers us a farewell that tries to balance the emotional weight with a more caricatured humor, which is the movie series' trademark. The results? Well, a very nostalgic experience that might frustrate the fans who wanted something a little more daring as a trilogy wrap-up.

Throughout the movie I could feel that the story tried really hard to take us to a deeper level, to a moment of genuine connection between Eddie and Venom, almost as if this was a romantic comedy disguised as a superhero adventure. This type of relationship is not very common in the action movies world, and to me, this was always the franchise’s strong suit. Venom and Eddie have quarrels, they laugh together, fight, and make up—all in this chaotic yet loyal connection. The movie delivers on this tone, but when it tries to deepen this relationship, it ends up sacrificing other elements that could have given the story a more powerful closure.

The problem is that the narrative seems to get a little lost. The script jumps from action scenes to sentimental dialogues so fast that I even got a little dizzy. It got me thinking, at times, if including that many jokes was really necessary or if more screen time could have been given to the development of a major conflict. After all, this is the third and last movie of the franchise, the one that’s supposed to bring us an ultimate confrontation, or at least a radical transformation. Instead, the movie ends up playing it safe, without actually exploring the full potential the series could have reached by its end.

Still, humor is, without question, its strong suit. I must confess, I laughed hard in a few absurd scenes that most definitely are the core of this franchise’s movies. After all, who could turn the fact of having an alien creature sharing your body and debating day-to-day decisions into something funny? The chemistry between Eddie and Venom works perfectly as always, and that is the only thing that makes me forgive them for the lack of plot boldness. Tom Hardy takes over the screen, he delivers a full of nuance Eddie, who tries to move on, but who’s also not able to free himself from the symbiote’s connection.

The film tries to bring back scenes and elements from the previous movies, which turns it into a nostalgic farewell to the fans. To those who were by Eddie’s side from the beginning, it’s a wonderful gift seeing these little touches. But, to those who were waiting for something groundbreaking, this might be very frustrating. I personally loved the nostalgia, but also couldn’t help feeling that the movie was only adding fluff instead of risking bringing a new villain or a bolder approach. It is as if they settled for the formula that had already worked in the past, losing the opportunity to astonish.

Thinking about superhero movies, I believe that Venom 3 will probably divide opinions. It’s the typical movie that pleases as a fun and light experience but lacks an epic ending. To those who enjoy a good sense of campy humor and the weird interactions between Eddie and Venom, this is guaranteed entertainment. However, to those who expect something more dramatic or conclusive, this will probably be disappointing. I, personally, buckled up and enjoyed the ride having lots of fun with the film’s humor, but, as I left the movie theater, I felt it lacked something more powerful, a “wow” moment that marks a good ending.

At the end of the day, Venom 3 says goodbye with its characteristic tone, mixing comedy and tenderness, without taking anything too seriously. Maybe that’s exactly what we love in this franchise: it never tries to be what it isn’t. It’s a movie that embraces its own weirdness and peculiar humor, but that, at the same time, could have taken a step forward to surprise the audience. It was not the bold ending some fans were waiting for, but it was very loyal to what Venom has always depicted: simple and pure entertainment, with a touch of alien chaos.

If I could sum up my Venom 3 experience, I would say that it was a fun farewell, but it definitely left an aftertaste of non-fulfilled potential. One must watch this movie only expecting to laugh and enjoy the dynamic between Eddie and Venom, without waiting for big twists or complex outcomes. After all, not all endings must be epic to be appreciated. Venom 3 might not be daring, but it is, without a question, a goodbye that perfectly captures the franchise’s spirit.