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Maybe this is how they could finally tell some stories about the Hulk without having to pay Universal for distribution?
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Another possible theory. That silver combine thing in the left of the picture is also in Infinity War:
In a chapter called "Avengers Assemble".
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If they call it Avengers Assemble, what will they call it in the UK?
(side note: man their posters have gotten a lot better)
Yup, that got me too. So awesome.Originally Posted by Haysey
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I see two giant A's in that picture.
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I've grown more and more confident of this movie until now. Stripped off some dark humour is the worst news for me as I think they nailed to look of Venom and recent trailers at least seemed rather fun.
Only hope is that they plan on using the dark comedy aspects more with the next installements if it doesn't bomb and Hardy sticks to the contract of two more... hmmm.
I'll still be seeing it Wednesday.
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Reminder (and I say this being massively kind of in love with Tom Hardy) - Why Tom Hardy Felt The Need To Apologize To Mad Max: Fury Road's Director
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That context seems really different though. In this case Hardy says his favorite parts are gone in the other case Hardy is saying that, while shooting he did understand the bigger picture... If venom goes down with same universal accolade of mad Max, that would be truly surprising. I don't think anyone is expecting much of this movie.
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hahaha yeah ok buddy! Listen to him sputter for like ten seconds initially.
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The worst thing for me to happen could be that they show Carnage in the end or even a glimmer of Spiderman, somehow and it will be awesome as hell only for no sequel happening at all, because it bombs so hard. Damn.
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Do you want me to post what was heavily rumored a few months ago, or no?The worst thing for me to happen could be that they show Carnage in the end or even a glimmer of Spiderman, somehow and it will be awesome as hell only for no sequel happening at all, because it bombs so hard. Damn.
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Initial reviews seem to agree it's a fun but flawed experience. About what I was expecting. Still hopeful. And looking forward to the inevitable R-Rated director's cut.
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Venom currently sitting at 29% on RT.
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Rotten tomatoes should never be an end all be all when it comes to making your mind up about going to see a movie, but I think we all saw this coming.
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I'm seeing it tomorrow...my expectations are "i hope i enjoy this" right now.
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The consensus is, “ this is fucking stupid, but I’m enjoying it.”
I think people want it funny, even though it shouldn’t be. Its a Venom movie for crying out loud. Everyone just wants a marvel formulated movie.
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Fixed that for you.
I keep seeing plenty of tv spots for Venom and many of them have a "funny" vibe to it. Especially this one:
I chuckle every time.
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Just got back and well, it not a good movie at all. BUT I LOVED IT!!!
Will post more later... but yeah, the post credit scene didn't play out as I expected, but it was amazing!
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Spoiler: apparently spider Man is not in it
Not super surprising but I'm not sure why they were working so hard to hide that.
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So here we go.... Venom, hm?
I have to admit that I am by no means a comic book reader and a purist when it comes to the recent adaptions of comic books, yet I have known Spiderman and it's canon for almost 20 years through various tv-shows and of course the movies. So yes, I am a huge Venom-fan and very sensitive on getting him right which rarely happens. But what is getting it right anway but a matter of personal taste (e.g. Batman's Joker as one of the biggest examples...).
Overall the movie is a hot mess for sure and it starts with the most obvious point: no connection to the Spiderverse. While I do think that Venom can stand on its own there is just way too much information in your head that is missing from this film. If you can go into it with an open mind and not thinking about Spiderman at all, you have a great advantage.
But boiling it down to Venom as a character I think they nailed him. The look is 90% of what I wanted to see and I'm very much surprised how good the effects were apart from some minor scenes/cuts. I loved the gravity of his movement, while fast and agile you could really tell how massive he is. Same goes for Riot. Even their respective symbiote skills never seemed too much out of place and everything flowed nicely. Like I said, there are a few scenes that look a bit uncanny-valley, but they really paid the design of the character justice and the voice sealed the deal for me. That's the Venom I guess fans wanted to see.
So I'll start with the other things I like, followed by what I didn't:
Spoiler: - the humour for me mostly worked, especially the back and forth between Eddie and Venom was mostly done well although this is a surprisingly goofy acting on part of Hardy. I guess many have to get used to that...
- I liked the sound design alot, from the music to the voice, to how big it all sounded. Sadly there's no real soundtrack cue that gets stuck in your head, but it sounds good and sinister.
- the overall CGI looked amazing and I liked the design and movements of the symbiotes in their pure form
- liked how evil the whole experimenting with the aliens was and Ahmed does a pretty decent job although his motives are of course very predictable and color by the numbers
- the pacing was okay with me, you could definitely feel how rushed some things were but overall the movie never gets boring and goes by rather fast
Things I didn't like:
Spoiler: - the opportunity for a kick-ass Venom film was greatly missed. The whole body-horror aspect plays out nice in the beginning but it never crosses the line where it makes you feel uncomfortable. This could have been a real Cronenberg-experience but apart from a few glimpses they missed it.
- there's basically no connection with Hardy and Williams which is odd as they are both proper actors easily capable in terms of good chemistry
- having the setting be San Francisco is a lousy attempt to get this film as much away from Spiderman as possible. Together with some other things both characters are pretty much not to combine as is in future installements wihtouth retconning some things.
- will I'm not over the fence about most of Deadpools humour alitte bit more violence combined with good oneliners would have made the connection between Eddie and Venom much more enjoyable. There are moments but far too few.
- the climax of the movie of course is also by the numbers and plays out like every other superhero movie of the last 10 years or even further.
- the trailers gave away pretty much everything and its all just an extended version in the movie...
- the additional cast adds absolutely nothing and screentime would have been better dedicated to Venom or some dialogue between Eddy and the symbiote
Spoiler: Two wtf moments and the only spoilers:
- She-Venom?! That was a seriously kickass design, but the scene felt akward and went nowhere. Still a huge surprise that they at least tried to get her in the movie.
- Woody! Jesus Christ how mad did he look? His last line sent chills down my spine and although the movie left many things to be desired, I want that sequel! Now!
So yeah, overall it's not a good movie, yet I liked many things about it. And while it's making me mad that they gave away so many great opportunities I can't help myself but like it. I'd gave it a solid 7/10 as its on par with Solo for me. A brainless, fun ride with good action, some nice ideas, but also totally forgettable. Among the Marvel movies I think it' still way better than the first two Thor movies, the first Cap, Iron Man 2 and the Ant-Man films.
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I posted my my movie thread so go there is you want the details...but i just saw Venom...and i did not enjoy it
https://www.echoingthesound.org/comm...a-Thread/page2
In other news...i'm really liking the new trailer for Spider-man Into the Spiderverse...please, PLEASE don't fuck this up Sony!
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I'm gonna cry when they kill him in Avengers 4 SO HARD.
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