I don't recall much of the original, other than enjoying the dynamic between the titular Venom and his host Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy).

I feel this one will stick in the mind longer - it had many genuine laugh out loud moments, and some real heart to the story and relationship between the duo.

One of the best things about this, compared to many of it's bloated and poorly paced super-hero themed peers, is the run time and pacing. At just over an hour and a half, it feels just about right in terms of character development and action.

Looking forward to a further installment and/or any crossover with Spiderman or the wider MCU.