Customer Ratings & Reviews

This was a pretty good movie, if you can get around a Spider-man villian being a good guy

Upon first glance at this film your first question might be, "where is Spider-Man"? After getting over the comic inaccuracies hurdle you can actually enjoy this film which actually has a great dynamic between Venom & Eddie Brock. A film that looks like it could have been filmed in the 90's during the emergence of comic movies has some genuine heart felt moments as well as some good comedy thrown in. I guess it could have been a R rated movie due the nature that most expect from Venom's source material but the movie did not really feel like it would have benefited from gallons of blood and gore to get its point across anymore than it accomplishes here. As far as the 4k master itself, it is what you would expect from a Sony produced film. For a movie that has a lot of black in it due to either a lot of night scenes or the character of Venom itself manages to excel in splitting Venom apart from the dark background and not loose any details. Audio is also top notch for a 5.1 set up. Extra material is minimal but that is becoming the new trend for releases these days anyway. Don't go into this film expecting the next "Dark Knight" or for it to stick close to it's source material. CGI also looked a little rushed at certain points and Tom Hardy's performance is a little inconsistent at times. But if you just want a leave-your-brain-at-the-door movie you will enjoy it for what it is. Steelbook case is also pretty!

'Venom' is not a horrible film. It just does not fit in when compared to other superhero films that have been released recently. It is more reminiscent of films like 'Daredevil' and 'Blade: Trinity'. That might in and of itself sound harsh, but it's true. Yes, Tom Hardy portrays both Eddie Brock and Venom in a better light than Eric Foreman did in 'Spider-Man 3', but improving on a previous actor's work does not necessarily guarantee a fantastic portrayal. The dialogue is often cheesy. The CGI could be a lot better, especially in the final act. Hardy makes weird sounds whenever he can. The special features included with this film are few, but they make the film worth the $9.99 I paid for it. I truly miss the days where most films came with commentary from the cast and crew. This film is far from the "poop in the wind" that people have accused it of being. If you're looking to watch a superhero film that does not require much thought going into the viewing, this is the right film to watch. If you're looking for something with better acting and more substance, try 'Iron Man' and work your way through the MCU!

This review is definitely one of the harder ones for me to make. I saw the movie in the theater, was extremely underwhelmed, decided I wanted nothing to do with the Sony Venomverse and thought I was done with it. Then I saw the Steelbook and was floored by how cool it looked. I ordered it because of that alone. Once I received it, I loved it. It looks amazing. The artist who did the cover art is super talented. I could almost frame this thing it looked so cool. However, at the end of the day, I just did not like the movie and as much as I wanted to keep this amazing piece of art, it does not belong in my collection. I let it sit on my desk debating if I wanted to open it and put it in my collection for a few days, but ultimately decided it should go to someone who actually liked the movie and would love it. So I returned it. The movie is just not for me. If you actually like the movie, I recommend this item over the standard edition for sure.

Overall the movie is good. Nothing to crazy or out there, but there are a few story progression issues. Nothing that would take one out of the movie but still a little odd. If you are a hardcore Spider-Man fan this may not be the movie for you. They do take liberties with the symbiote storyline. They mix a few different storylines with some made up parts. The most disappointing part is that Spidey never shows up or is even mentioned. It seems as if Spidey is not even in this universe and the fact that they still use Eddy Brock is odd. They have no Peter Parker so the strife between Peter/Spidey and Eddy/Venom is not present and it kills a lot of what made the Spidey/Venom rivalry so strong and intriguing. If you are new to Spider-Man or just are not that big into the comics, it is a good movie. But I would skip if you are a fan of Venom and Spider-Man.

The movie was a blind buy based on my interest in Spider-man as a child, where the character was introduced as a villain. Having not a lot of connection to the source material for Venom as an anti-hero, I hoped that I would find something to like in this, but ultimately I was left with buyer's remorse. The main conceit I just couldn't get past was that Eddie Brock was meant to be a reporter, not some hardened killer, yet bonding with a creature that bites people's heads off (Even if they ARE bad people) doesn't seem to effect him even slightly; in that you were just a party to MURDER, but remain remarkably unfazed. It just felt harder to believe than I was expecting, and I never got back into the film as a result. A rental at best for this one.

Venom is kind of a stupid movie. I didn't really get much out of it when I saw it but I had enough fun watching it to warrant another watch at some point down the road. So when this was on sale, I snagged it (certainly not worth it at full price). I think the outside of the Steelbook is great! Awesome artwork on the front and the back and I'm all here for it. But the major downside is that it's completely blank on the inside, which feels like a real lack of effort. Up to you how much that affects your decision to purchase.

Good movie. Fun romp with great visual effects. But my COMPLAINT is that I purchased this version specifically because of the cardboard sleeve that is pictured that goes over the plastic movie box, and when they brought it out to me for curbside pickup, no cardboard sleeve. This happened with about half the movies I purchased. I think you should receive what is pictured. For that reason, I'm returning my purchase. 4.5 stars for the movie. 1 star for not receiving what is pictured.

But I wonder how he would be handled by the MCU? I can understand why Sony wanted to make a Venom movie; after all, these properties aren't cheap. But I'd like to see Venom in the MCU "proper". Tom Hardy is a fine actor, and does well in the title role. As for the SteelBook, while I'm not usually a fan of the Pop Art designs, I like the artwork on this SteelBook. However, I would have preferred a glossy finish (even though glossy makes it a fingerprint magnet) over the matte finish this SteelBook has.

This movie was full of action, but it felt “forced”. Venom was a villain in Spiderman and this movie tries to end with Venom as a hero. Missed opportunity to show Venom’s strengths and the devastation he could bring. Venom could become a hero in time, but this movie pushed it too quickly. Let Venom develop in maybe two movies, where he becomes a hero in the end of the 2nd movie because something traumatic causes him to see/value life differently. I would like more character development for all the characters. I would recommend this movie for ages 14 and up. I grade it a C.

I only ordered this new here because the photo shows it with the slipcover art, but when I went to pick it up curbside, they did not have the slipcover and looked at me funny when I went inside to find another copy, for which there was none. If I'd known I wouldve just bought a used one on eBay or at Jay's for half the price with the slipcover art... Very annoying. Please update the website. As far as the movie, which I saw in theaters, I liked it for what it is. Haven't watched the 4K yet

Without Venom's accurate portrayal this movie is mediocre, but thankfully this version of Venom is much more menacing and cool than the SM3 version. The plot, CGI, and characters are all horrendous. The character Venom and the action sequences are all well done. If you are already a fan of Venom you will probably like the film. If you are a casual film goer or enjoy film as art, you most likely won't like Venom.

I love the Steelbooks that get released. I was happy to purchase this as I am a collector of them and took the chance on the movie. The exclusive version is nice, but the movie could have been better. I am also not happy that I pre-ordered this and received an "early viewing" of the movie. Best Buy made it seem like I would be able to watch it a couple of weeks in advance. Instead, I was able to watch it the day before, and now I have an extra digital code that came with my movie on top of my "early viewing" code. I feel this could have been put together in a better way.

Giving it 3 star because this film feels like a early 2000's superhero film. But its not bad either. Its alright at best. Its fun at times and packed with action. Steelbook is really good and fits well in my collection!

Tom Hardy does an admirable job in trying to do justice to the Venom Marvel character. But the subpar script and lack of a 'scary' villian bring down this movie. Though this movie might be subpar , the Best Buy exclusive steelbook for Venom is not. Great design elements are used on this steelbook from the great colors, front artwork design and the matte finish mixed in with some spot gloss elements.

Let me start by saying that I enjoy Tom Hardy as an actor, and I did have a good time watching this movie. However, I think that this movie could have been so much more than what it is given the lead actor playing Eddie Brock/Venom. If you are looking for something that you can turn off your brain to and just enjoy than I'd recommend it. If you're looking for something that matches the hype leading up to the release of the movie - then I'd recommend you look elsewhere.

I thought Venom was average at best as it mostly reminded me of movies like "Spawn" from 1997 with roughly equivalent CGI quality. Really aside from Tom Hardy talking to himself being rather entertaining the movie is mostly unremarkable. However, the Steelbook edition is great and the one to get if you're wanting to buy a physical copy of the movie. I really like the art and how it works in the title of the movie in the art of Venom's head. Not the greatest movie but a great Steelbook release.

It seems the movie was made rather quickly and trying to expand the story when there was little to expand. The production extras on the other hand went beyond the normal praises from directors ad nauseum. I really enjoyed the part of having the playback of Venom being played into the actors ear so he's reacting in real time. Great idea and no doubt saved TONS of time in post production.

This movie is not that good, Tom Hardy offer some decent acting in an otherwise bland movie. Considering Avengers Infinity War, Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse, and Black Panther came out this year and were as amazing as they were, this movie as no excuse to be as mediocre as it is. Watch this movie if you're bored or need some background noise. Looks good on 4k and came to me before the release date which is always a perk when preordering through Best Buy

Venom surprised me. Critics bashed the film left and right. I expected a joyless mess, and while it is a mess, there is much joy to be found. Venom and Eddie brock's relationship is what holds the film together. The film does start off slow, but it soon picks up once venom is introduced. It's a must watch, as it brings something new to the superhero genre.