5 Things About ‘Venom’ That Made Zero Sense and 5 Things That Made Perfect Sense
“Venom” is wild and messy, and that is part of its charm. It gives big action, a loud alien voice, and a strange love story between a man and a symbiote.
But some moments don’t add up, while others work great. Here are five things that made zero sense and five that made perfect sense—one after the other.
Zero Sense: Eddie’s Instant Compatibility With the Symbiote
Countless test subjects die after bonding with a symbiote. Eddie is stressed, injured, and not in peak health, yet he survives right away. The movie gives no real reason why he is special.
A doctor mentions “matching,” but we never see how matches are found. There are no tests, no numbers, and no setup. It feels like plot armor.
Perfect Sense: Eddie’s Reporter Curiosity Drives the Plot
Eddie is an investigative journalist who pushes too far. He pokes into the Life Foundation, ignores warnings, and sneaks into the lab. That is a believable way for him to meet the symbiote.
His job and blunt style explain his bad choices. He would risk his career for a lead. This fits his character and moves the story.
Zero Sense: Riot’s Travel Timeline
Riot jumps from host to host across countries and somehow reaches San Francisco at the right time. The distance is huge, but the movie cuts make it feel oddly quick. It does not line up with Eddie’s own timeline.
Hosts also die fast in other scenes, yet one host carries Riot for a long stretch. The rules about how long a host can last seem to change when the plot needs it.
Perfect Sense: Sound and Fire as Real Weaknesses
High-frequency sound and intense heat hurt symbiotes. The movie shows this many times, and fights turn on these limits. That gives the alien suit clear rules.
These weaknesses also help humans stand a chance. Alarms, sonic gear, and flames can split host and symbiote. The stakes feel fair.
Zero Sense: Inconsistent Sound Sensitivity
Sometimes a specific pitch tears Eddie and Venom apart in seconds. Other times, loud blasts and city noise do nothing. The scale of what hurts them is not consistent.
You could say frequency matters more than volume. But the film rarely explains that on screen. It ends up feeling selective.
Perfect Sense: San Francisco’s Terrain Makes the Chase Work
The motorcycle chase works because of the steep hills and tight streets. Eddie uses slopes, alleys, and traffic to dodge vans and drones. The geography makes the scene exciting and clear.
He does not need fancy gear to escape. He relies on turns, timing, and quick choices. That feels grounded for a street chase.
Zero Sense: The Kiss Transfer
Anne briefly bonds with the symbiote and then kisses Eddie to pass it back. The method is barely explained. It looks cool but raises questions.
If a kiss can move a symbiote, why does transfer look different in other scenes? Who is in control at that moment? The movie moves on without answers.
Perfect Sense: Symbiosis Explains Eddie’s New Powers
Once bonded, Eddie heals fast, jumps far, and hits hard. We see bones mend and impacts that would crush a normal person. That is what a powerful alien partner would do.
The suit also shapes shields, tendrils, and blades. A shape-shifting organism would protect its host and attack in many forms. That tracks with what we see.
Zero Sense: Drake’s Reckless Rocket Launch
Carlton Drake pushes a launch after deadly lab failures. He plans to bring more symbiotes to Earth without solid safety steps. No board or regulator would allow that.
He also ignores quarantine, public risk, and legal fallout. Even for a movie villain, the plan is extreme. It strains belief.
Perfect Sense: Eddie and Venom’s Growing Bond
Eddie and Venom argue, joke, and set rules. They influence each other. By talking, they find a way to live together.
That bond explains later choices in fights and in small scenes. They act like partners with different needs. The teamwork feels earned by the end.
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