{"id":3228,"date":"2018-10-08T15:05:08","date_gmt":"2018-10-08T22:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=3228"},"modified":"2018-10-08T15:05:08","modified_gmt":"2018-10-08T22:05:08","slug":"venom-fans-of-superhero-movies-may-want-to-check-this-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2018\/venom-fans-of-superhero-movies-may-want-to-check-this-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Venom: Fans of Superhero Movies May Want to Check This Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3230\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Venom.poster.jpg?resize=137%2C202&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"137\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Venom.poster.jpg?resize=203%2C300&amp;ssl=1 203w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Venom.poster.jpg?w=675&amp;ssl=1 675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 137px) 100vw, 137px\" \/>Journalist Eddie Brock is trying to take down Carlton Drake, the notorious and brilliant founder of the Life Foundation. While investigating one of Drake&#8217;s experiments, Eddie&#8217;s body merges with the alien Venom &#8212; leaving him with superhuman strength and power. Twisted, dark and fueled by rage, Venom\u00a0tries to control the new and dangerous abilities that Eddie finds so intoxicating. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Arjun N. comments, \u201c<em>Venom <\/em>is a somewhat entertaining comic book-based movie watch\u2026 Fans of superhero movies may want to check it out.\u201d See his complete review below.<\/p>\n<p>Venom<br \/>\nBy Arjun N., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 16<\/p>\n<p><em>Venom <\/em>is a somewhat entertaining comic book-based movie watch. The acting and directing provide for serviceable entertainment amid some of the movie\u2019s ill-fated attempts. Fans of superhero movies may want to check it out.<\/p>\n<p>The story follows former investigative and maverick journalist Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) after he attempts a comeback following a scandal that left him jobless, despite good intentions. Eddie\u2019s life furthermore takes on more complications, after accidentally becoming the host of an alien symbiote, giving him the carnivorous alter ego, Venom.\u00a0 Soon, he must rely on and master his newfound powers to protect the world from the shadowy organization he so sought to destroy, because of their involvement in experimenting with other symbiotes, before it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AXQVVuTaZDk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Tom Hardy, as Eddie Brock, is my favorite character and ab<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3244 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/venom-dom-VCM2235_comp_v0054rV2.jpg?resize=196%2C174&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"196\" height=\"174\" \/>solutely lives up to the hype surrounding his performance, even if a few of his deliveries come across as random,\u00a0 due to an inconsistent script. Also, he further sells the voice of Venom, delivering numerous nuances underneath the carnivorous savage. Michelle Williams, as Anne Weying, does the best she can with an uninspired script, that doesn\u2019t do her character justice, as Anne comes across as a stereotypical love interest. Despite this, she adds nuances to her characters\u2019 emotions and occasional comedic remarks.\u00a0 Once again, Riz Ahmed, as Carlton Drake, suffers from the same issue, but presents just enough threat to make his foe a formidable one. Still, his plotline involving the main lab corporation, remains one of the movie\u2019s stalling points as it remains nothing more than a disinteresting evil lair. Jenny Slate, as Dora Skirth, fares better as the script provides more material to go around. Her vibrant expressions and remarks make her one of the movie\u2019s most memorable assets.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3240 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/venom-dom-DF-01952_r.jpg?resize=201%2C134&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"134\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ruben Fleischer aptly directs the movie with an effective grasp on understanding the Venom character, which is the movie\u2019s saving grace. The mix of horror, adrenaline-fueled action and black comedy provides for a unique experience, unlike any other superhero movie, despite not being as polished as most. My favorite scene is the SWAT action scene, as it is a great showcase of special effects and unique sound design. The choreography further sells the excellent pace towards Venom\u2019s attacks. The other main flaw stems from the sub-par script, as it doesn\u2019t compliment the all-star cast\u2019s talents well. Aside from Eddie, every character is stereotypical and not as interesting to watch, with stilted dialogue further adding unintentional awkwardness to the characters\u2019 relationships. At times, the movie\u2019s plot<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3243\" style=\"width: 214px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3243\" class=\" wp-image-3243\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/venom-dom-DF-24885_rgb.jpg?resize=204%2C136&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"204\" height=\"136\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3243\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Michelle Williams stars in VENOM<\/p><\/div>\n<p>progression becomes littered with holes and doesn\u2019t match the brisk pace that the many action scenes provide. In fact, any of the movie\u2019s plot, not involving the Venom symbiote, is met with a gruelingly slow pace, leaving us waiting for Venom to show up.<\/p>\n<p>The message of this movie to always stand up for what\u2019s right and be careful about it, in spite of anyone in your way. Eddie\u2019s brutally honest responses to evil and the Venom alter-ego support this with a positive example. I give this film 3 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 10 to 18, because of intense action and language. The movie releases in theaters October 5, 2018, so check it out.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Journalist Eddie Brock is trying to take down Carlton Drake, the notorious and brilliant founder of the Life Foundation. While investigating one of Drake&#8217;s experiments, Eddie&#8217;s body merges with the alien Venom &#8212; leaving him with superhuman strength and power. 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