Here S Why Venom 2 Didn T Really Work

Okay, deep breaths everyone. We need to talk about Venom 2. Specifically, the one with Woody Harrelson as Cletus Kasady, aka Carnage. It’s got a lot of… stuff. And while some of that stuff was undeniably fun, as a whole, it felt a little like a really loud party that you left early because the music was just a bit too much. You know the feeling?

We all went in with high hopes, right? The first Venom was a weird, wacky ride. It was surprisingly charming in its own gross way. Then came the sequel, promising more of that chaotic energy, but cranked up to eleven. And boy, did it crank.

The biggest offender? The sheer speed of it all. It felt like the movie was constantly sprinting. There was no time to breathe, no time to really get to know these characters, even the ones we already met.

We have Eddie Brock and Venom, our favorite symbiotic odd couple. Their relationship is the heart of these movies. Or at least, it should be. In Venom 2, they’re bickering constantly, and while that can be funny, it felt… repetitive. They’re fighting over pizza toppings and life choices.

And then there’s Cletus Kasady. Woody Harrelson is a national treasure. He’s got that unhinged vibe down pat. But his origin story felt rushed. He goes from incarcerated journalist to supervillain with a fiery rage monster in what felt like ten minutes.

We needed more time to understand what makes Cletus tick. What turned him into this… thing? Instead, we got a montage. A really fast montage. It’s like trying to read a cliff notes version of a novel. You get the gist, but you miss all the nuance.

And don’t even get me started on the dialogue. There were lines that just… landed with a thud. Lines that were clearly meant to be witty or profound, but just ended up sounding a bit silly. Even for a movie about a sentient goo monster, some of it was a stretch.

The movie throws a lot of characters at you. There’s Shriek, played by Naomie Harris. She’s got powers and a connection to Cletus. She’s a significant character, but her motivations felt a bit murky. Why is she so loyal to Cletus? What’s her deal?

Then there’s the whole "people in cages" subplot. It’s meant to show Cletus’s cruelty and Shriek’s power, I guess. But it felt like padding. Like the filmmakers were trying to stretch the runtime with unnecessary scenes.

And the action sequences. Oh, the action. They were loud. Very, very loud. Lots of things smashing, lots of red goo flying. It was visually chaotic, which is to be expected with Carnage.

But sometimes, chaos just feels like noise. There wasn’t much emotional weight behind the fights. It was just destruction for destruction’s sake. Where was the stakes? Where was the danger?

The movie clearly wanted to be a buddy comedy with a side of existential dread. Eddie and Venom bickering about marriage and living arrangements. It’s a funny concept. But it felt like that idea was sprinkled on top of a very standard superhero origin story.

The push and pull between Eddie and Venom is what makes this franchise interesting. When it’s working, it’s hilarious. When it’s not, it just feels like two people arguing. And in Venom 2, it felt like a lot of arguing.

We needed more moments of genuine connection between them. Moments where they actually seemed to understand each other, or at least tolerate each other beyond the next meal or argument. Their relationship felt more like a chore than a partnership.

The pacing problem really impacts the development of the villains. Carnage is supposed to be this terrifying force of nature. But we don’t get to see him truly terrorize anyone in a meaningful way. He’s just… there, causing trouble.

And it feels like the movie was trying to cram too much into its runtime. We have the Eddie-Venom dynamic, the Cletus-Carnage origin, the Shriek-Cletus romance, and the looming threat of Carnage’s rampage.

It's like ordering a pizza with ten different toppings, and then wondering why nothing tastes quite right. You’ve got pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, peppers, olives, pineapple, anchovies, extra cheese, garlic, and… gummy bears. It’s just too much.

The visual style was also a bit overwhelming. Lots of dark, gritty scenes. Lots of flashing lights. It’s supposed to convey intensity, I suppose. But it ended up feeling more like a migraine waiting to happen.

We wanted the fun, messy, slightly gross charm of the first movie. Instead, we got a film that felt a bit too polished in its messiness. The chaos felt… manufactured.

The ending, too, felt a little anticlimactic. After all the build-up, the final confrontation felt… quick. And then, of course, there’s the post-credits scene. Which, while exciting for some, felt like it was setting up a whole other movie rather than providing a satisfying conclusion to this one.

It’s a shame, really. Because the potential is there. Tom Hardy is great as Eddie and Venom. Woody Harrelson is a fantastic villain. The premise of a man and his alien parasite is inherently interesting.

But Venom 2 felt like a movie that was in a hurry to get to the next big thing. It forgot to take its time, to let the characters breathe, to let the story unfold organically.

It’s like watching your favorite band play a concert, but they only play their biggest hits back-to-back without any of the quieter, more emotional songs. You enjoy the energy, but you miss the depth.

Ultimately, Venom: Let There Be Carnage felt like a sugar rush. Exciting for a moment, but ultimately leaving you feeling a little… empty.

It's a movie that I wanted to love. I really did. But the pacing, the rushed character development, and the overwhelming chaos just made it feel… not quite right. Like a perfectly good sandwich with the wrong kind of bread. It's still a sandwich, but it’s just not what you were hoping for.

And that’s okay! Not every movie has to be a masterpiece. Sometimes, we just want a fun, wild ride. Venom 2 had the potential for that wild ride. It just felt like it got a little lost on the way.

So, while many enjoyed the sheer spectacle, for me, it missed the mark on what truly makes the Venom universe special: the quirky, heartfelt, and hilariously dysfunctional relationship at its core. And a bit more breathing room, please.