As ironic and unexpected as it may be, "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" works best when it's attempting to be a comedy. To be quite honest, I found this film funnier than any mainstream comedic film that's been released in the past couple of years; one scene in particular in which Venom was attempting to make Eddie Brock cry had me rolling in my seat, practically crying of laughter myself. Make no mistake, this sequel takes the camp and goofiness of the original and amplifies to a degree so absurd that if you find yourself unable to adapt, you'll certainly despise this film.

However, I enjoyed the silliness of the first act - it was genuinely funny, filled with slapstick comedy and great chemistry between Venom and Eddie. And if you enjoy this type of comedy, you'll probably enjoy this movie as well. However, if you came into this film to see action, and I'm assuming most people will have that same desire when they're buying a ticket to this movie, then you'll be very disappointed.

There is barely any action in this film, and when there is, it's as watered down as my father's whiskey on the rocks after leaving it to sit on the table for two hours. You may have heard director Andy Serkis say that this film "pushes the PG-13 rating to its very limits," and that's a bigger joke than any gags present in this movie. The violence is so bland that it's practically directionless; everyone's favorite Spider-Man villain, Carnage, is about as threatening as a Build-a-Bear plushie. Sure, you see him cause a little havoc, but it's nothing too graphic, or disturbing, or menacing, especially when compared to "The Dark Knight," a superhero movie that actually did push the PG-13 rating to its limit.

So, if you're not getting good action, what are you getting? A good time. Like I said, this movie is so silly that I found it practically impossible not to have a grin on my face for the majority of its run time. And even though I did find myself disappointed with the lack of grit, I was entertained enough to look past that and roll with the punches.