So there is just enough fun with Eddie and Venom to keep the film at least watchable. Otherwise, this is a lifeless sequel that doesn't build upon the original. The new characters are cliques and have little characterization or meaningful plot points. And the returning characters are better established from the first film, but they are given little to do but retread what was fun the first time and is now stale. Plotting is miniscule and sorely missing. Sad little film.