Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)

O'Sullivan finds the sequel a major improvement and an enjoyable return to the franchise. She praises its idiosyncratic character work and the energetic final battle, while noting that it leaves little time for CGI slug-fests.

The review finds the sequel imperfect but sincere, chaotic fun. It praises Tom Hardy’s effortless rapport as Eddie and Venom, especially the film’s campy humor.

Grierson considers it a substantial improvement over the 2018 original. The standfirst singles out that overall improvement, without naming a particular element.

Daniels finds the sequel touching, wild entertainment, though its action visuals and CGI-heavy finale undermine some of its drama. He especially praises the grounded, sharply edited breakup fight between Brock and Venom.

The review finds the sequel strangely affecting despite its odd humour and repetitive plot points. It praises Tom Hardy’s performance as both Eddie and Venom for giving the film a believable emotional core.

Erbland finds the sequel zany and entertaining, though it has not yet reached its full stride. She especially praises Tom Hardy’s comic performance and the film’s willingness to embrace its weird, silly side.

Hassenger finds the sequel faster and funnier than its predecessor, but still underwhelming and ultimately cynical. He praises the comic-duo friction between Brock and Venom, while faulting the film for never getting gnarly or clever enough.

Greene finds the film lean but ultimately loud, incoherent, and pointlessly cruel. He praises the playful, satirical depiction of Eddie and Venom’s relationship, especially its early comic moments.

Travis calls the sequel a dispiritingly weak, frustrating film despite a few glimmers of promise. He praises Tom Hardy’s affinity for the dual role, while faulting the PG-13 restraint and muddled action.

The review gives the sequel two stars, suggesting it is a disappointing follow-up. It singles out the warped buddy-movie dynamic between Eddie Brock and Venom.

The critic finds the film entertaining in its character banter but ultimately undernourishing, with weak action. They praise the odd-couple dynamic between Brock and Venom, especially Venom’s club spotlight moment.

DeFore finds the sequel familiar and argues that its monster lead feels like a Marvel also-ran, despite the comic potential of the character. He praises the bantering chemistry between Eddie and Venom but criticizes the generic action and Michelle Williams’s sidelined role.

The critic finds the sequel disposable and mostly unfunny, calling its monster mayhem tiresome. Hardy’s committed performance is singled out as a bright spot, while the supporting cast and finale disappoint.

The review is negative about the sequel. It faults the film’s execution, though the inaccessible page prevents confirming which specific element the critic singles out.

Willmore finds the sequel a disappointing, slapdash repetition of the first film’s odd-couple joke. She praises Tom Hardy’s performance as a source of the original’s charm, but says the sequel overdoes the Eddie-and-Venom banter.

Debruge finds the sequel incomprehensible, sloppy, and visually ugly, with little directorial vision. He acknowledges that it introduces Carnage, but criticizes the weak story, unconvincing effects, and missing-feeling scenes.

The critic finds the sequel a bold, brisk, tender superhero story, despite its plot holes. They single out Venom’s exuberant comic voice and the film’s unconventional relationship at its heart.

Worthington finds the sequel deeply, charmingly dumb, praising its focus on Eddie and Venom’s chaotic, bromantic relationship. He faults the thin villain characterization and murky visuals, while wishing Carnage and Shriek had more to do.

Geisinger finds it a fun, campy action ride that delivers on its odd-couple premise. She praises the comic chemistry between Brock and Venom, while wishing the supporting characters had more room to develop.

The critic finds the sequel flawed but recommends it for its breezy, offbeat charm. Tom Hardy’s uninhibited performance and the sweet, queer-coded romance between Eddie and Venom are singled out as its heart.

Crow finds the sequel an improvement over the first film but still a largely muddled, uninspired disappointment. He praises the goofy breakup-comedy scenes between Hardy’s Eddie and Venom, while criticizing Carnage’s underwhelming story and the distracting CGI.

The critic finds the sequel so-so, with Tom Hardy’s performance providing much of its energy. They praise the comic squabbling between Eddie and Venom but fault the muddled climax and vague queer representation.

The critic finds the sequel a chaotic, unpleasant mess. They single out its relentless Eddie–Venom squabbling and garbled sound mix as especially grating, while noting its brief runtime as a small plus.