10. Venom (2018)
In Marvel Comics, Venom has a special status as a genuinely beloved anti-hero. Initially a villainous presence that practically scared Mary Jane to death, Venom’s gone on to have a long, storied history as a “Lethal Protector,” which informs Sony and Tom Hardy’s take on the cinematic version of the character. Societal outcasts looking for acceptance, Eddie and his symbiote are truly meant for one another, entering into a bad romance that makes them both the heroes they want to be—even if this is accomplished in a way that is anything but heartfelt thanks to dashes of absurdist violence (mostly involving masticating on goons). Anchoring it all is Hardy’s truly gonzo performance, which despite its broadness, never feels out of place for what he’s trying to achieve with the character.
