BEFORE entering the final round with Venom: The Last Dancelet’s take a look back at the previous two films in the trilogy Venom which introduced us to Eddie Brock and the alien symbiote Venom.
Both films significantly develop the characters of Eddie and Venom, taking us on a unique journey between humans and extraterrestrials with tension, humor and deep emotional development.
1. Venom (2018) – The beginning of the bond between Eddie and Venom
The first film in this trilogy introduces Eddie Brock, an honest but stubborn journalist, who often sacrifices the stability of his life to uncover the truth.
In the midst of his investigation into the Life Foundation, a biotechnology organization led by Carlton Drake (Riz Ahmed), Eddie is exposed to an alien symbiote that immediately attaches itself to him.
This symbiote is Venom, a powerful and unforgiving creature who forces Eddie to adapt to his new powers and face threats from the Life Foundation organization.
In this film, Eddie and Venom’s relationship is based more on conflict: Eddie does not want to lose control of his body, while Venom wants to manipulate Eddie to achieve his goals.
However, as the story progresses, Eddie begins to accept Venom as part of himself, even using him for good purposes.
Venom, on the other hand, also begins to show another side of himself, which, while not always moral, is still tied to Eddie.
This film manages to strike a balance between action, dark comedy, and deep characterization.
Tom Hardy, who plays Eddie and also voices Venom, appears stunning in portraying the dynamic relationship between humans and symbiotes.
Venom received mixed reception, but was a huge success at the box office, proving that there is a unique appeal to this antihero story.
2. Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021) – Deathmatch with Carnage
second film, Venom: Let There Be Carnagedirected by Andy Serkis and released in 2021.
This time, Eddie and Venom must face a much more vicious enemy: Cletus Kasady (played by Woody Harrelson), a serial killer who was accidentally infected by a red symbiote called Carnage.
Carnage’s character is the complete opposite of Venom; while Venom can act heroically due to Eddie’s influence, Carnage only spreads chaos and merciless killing.
The battle between Venom and Carnage creates a unique dynamic in this story, which is accompanied by the inner conflict between Eddie and Venom.
Here, Eddie and Venom experience ups and downs that often make them disagree. Venom even separated from Eddie in an effort to seek freedom.
However, in the end, they realize that the only way to defeat Carnage is to work together.
Apart from featuring more intense action, Let There Be Carnage digs deeper into the character development of Eddie and Venom as entities who need each other.
Eddie begins to understand that Venom, despite often wreaking havoc, also has a desire to protect and show loyalty.
Venom, in turn, realizes that his emotional bond with Eddie is an important part of his existence on earth.
Venom: Let There Be Carnage offers an epic climactic battle and ends in a way that paves the way for the conclusion of the trilogy.
The decision to have Eddie and Venom fight side by side provides a strong emotional edge, while the characters of Cletus Kasady and Carnage bring a threat that adds to the tension.
Why Are These Two Films Important to the Trilogy’s Conclusion?
The first two films of a trilogy Venom succeeded in developing the characters of Eddie and Venom from antiheroes to figures who are more empathetic and bonded to each other.
Venom begin their journey with basic, temporary conflict Let There Be Carnage deepening this conflict and presenting a more challenging enemy, making Eddie and Venom realize the importance of cooperation and sacrifice.
The story of the two of them in the first two films builds a strong emotional foundation, which will be very important in the third film, Venom: The Last Dancewhere they will face a final threat that will likely be the biggest test of their bond. (Z-10)
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