Alex Logan

Venom is, surprisingly, a very enjoyable movie. Before you pass this movie over because of the negative critical scores, do yourself a favor and take a look at Rotten Tomatoes. While the high-brow critical score is low, as most film critics only really bat an eye at Disney's 'MCU' Marvel movies (and an occasional X-Men film), the audience score- yes, people like me and (most likely) you, is a solid 86%. That's only 5% lower than the massive 'Avengers: Infinity War', a huge success of a movie that you probably found at least bearable. That score, an 86, is given to good movies, not 'tonal messes', as the critics have endlessly labeled the film. The truth is, Venom is a tonal mess of a character. He doesn't always stick with serious or silly, light or dark. This movie isn't a spectacle to point your finger at in awe, like an 'Avengers' film. It's a dark, comedic riff on the superhero genre. Go ahead, laugh at the ridiculous action scenes. Laugh at the dialogue. Laugh at things that weren't even meant to be laughed at. I did. And I loved it. This isn't a mindless film, it's a comedic one that occasionally loses its voice, but retains its story and humor within those moments. And then it's back on its feet again, with intense moments that are, like I said, totally okay to chuckle at. So when you watch Venom, if you decide to, remember what you're watching. It's almost a parody that finds its heart in the interactions between Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) and Venom. If you think the movie is bad, view it as a bad spoof of a big-budget movie. It's surprisingly charming. So go ahead, call Venom a mess of a movie. Doesn't mean you won't enjoy it.