Six years, three movies, one addicted kid (that’s me). Love ’em or hate ’em, the three films of the Venom movie trilogy produced by Sony Pictures present action stories based on a beloved childhood villain (well known to those who grew up on Marvel’s Spider-man comics).

“Venom: The Last Dance” concludes actor Tom Hardy’s Venom trilogy with a heart-tugging ending for long-time fans. Just to let you know, there will be spoilers in this review for those who haven’t seen the movie. Eddie Brock and Venom find themselves on the run, hunted by a mysterious military force and deadly alien creatures from Venom’s home planet. These pursuers force them to make a devastating decision that ultimately leads to a sacrifice as they face a final confrontation. Venom must give his life to protect Eddie and the world from the impending threat. Here are a few key points in the plot.

The main antagonist is a powerful entity often referred to as “Knull.” He, too, is from Venom’s planet, and it is he who sends the dangerous alien hunters called “Xenophages” to capture Venom.

The government is also in pursuit. A military organization, led by a character named Strickland, is actively hunting Venom and Eddie, seeking to contain the symbiote (that’s Venom). Much of the action takes place in a heavily guarded Area 51-like facility where Strickland’s crew is studying and attempting to control the symbiote. During the movie’s climax, there’s a heartbreaking moment where Venom sacrifices himself to save Eddie.

That’s the movie summarized. After seeing “Venom: The Last Dance,” I asked a few people for their opinions about it, and here’s what some of them said.

“I watched the original 2018 Venom movie in the theater, and I gotta tell you, this is the best one yet, and certainly my favorite.”

“I thought the previous movie (“Venom: Let There Be Carnage,” also produced by Sony Pictures) was a joke. But this one was much better”

So, you see, the Venom movies have been great, not so great and in between. Still, these movies mean a lot to Marvel fans and movie-goers alike. If you like action movies or buddy movies or just plain junk-food flicks, the Venom films will hit just the right spot.

In conclusion, “Venom: The Last Dance,” is one of the best Marvel movies in a while. Eight stars!