Eddie Brock needs some severe emotional help. I remember when the first Venom came out and got terrible reviews. I avoided seeing it. That was my mistake. When I finally caught it on streaming, I was treated to a manic movie about a man torn apart. Somehow, it was also hilarious? It's hard to pin down why I liked it so much, but a lot has to do with Tom Hardy's virtuoso performance as the hero/villain. The guy can commit to the bit, and I appreciate that above all else. Now, with the sequel, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, new franchise director Andy Serkis takes all his expertise and adds to the film, building something profoundly weird. And that's kinda exactly what I want from these movies. Just get strange, and I'll sort it out in the parking lot after. Serkis joined Notes on a Scene to break down a section of the movie where Venom and Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) come together in an argument that turns into an altercation. Serkis walks us through his vision for the sequence frame by frame and highlights where exactly Hardy adds his own sound effects. Which is a lot of places. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 6 October, 2021