The first Venom was less predictable and had the element of surprise in some scenes, and action for a person who had not read the comic series. Both characters Eddie and Venom were clearer and had personal missions. This one lacked all of that, and became a series of Hollywood scenes you string together in order to make a superhero, albeit reluctant, movie.

The writing in short, was not that good and droned on, even though the actors were on spot. The plot was predictable and childish, and a bit hum drum. I sincerely hope they hire better writers for the next one, or leave the writers alone and let them be more creative. Special effects won't make up for a bad script.

Andy Serkis as director was an interesting choice, but as the king of other-creatures as an actor, his directing like the script, was serviceable and predictable. No surprise there.

They missed all the elements that could have made it excellent, like the conflict that would occur if Eddie had to find, or was interested in a new love. Instead they chose to beat a truly dead horse and made lackluster downright MEH!

Better luck next time, or there won't be a fourth.