I'm being a little mean there, but truly, this was the worst-written movie I've seen in a decade. The brutal misunderstanding of the Venom Symbiote as a brooding puppy rather than a sentient parasite was mistake #1, and the desire to make arguably the bloodiest Marvel series from the 90's into a PG-13 buddy movie was a close 2nd. Hardy should never be allowed to write dialogue again, and as much as it pains me, Andy Serkis should stay from behind the camera after this tragic botch of a classic character.