Venom: 9 Most Hilariously Awful Moments

A turd indeed.

Venom Turd
Sony

Venom finally hits cinemas worldwide this week, and the early reviews so far haven't been kind at all.

Though it's not an unmitigated dumpster fire by any means - Tom Hardy's eccentric performance is entertaining one way or another, some of the more groan-worthy trailer dialogue has been cut and there are some OK action beats - it is an undeniable disappointment given the potential of a Hardy-led Venom origin story.

Much like Shane Black's recent dud The Predator, few will be left complaining that Venom is a bland, mundane bore, at the very least. Director Ruben Fleischer makes a ton of highly questionable choices, to say nothing of the script, the ensemble cast or the production values, which frequently result in a treasure trove of unintentional comedy.

Though the film is certainly intermittently funny on purpose, there are many, many tonally off-kilter and sloppy moments that might have you wondering if somebody slipped something in your drink before the movie started.

While tough to recommend as a legitimately well-crafted superhero film, if you're in the market for a gonzo laugh riot, there are some demented thrills to be had for sure...

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