I don't think the film was off kilter at all. I mean sure Peter did some real stupid stuff in the film, but I think it felt natural. He's finally gotten acceptance and it's really gotten to his head. For a long time he's been an outsider and now he doesn't know how to deal with being Mr. Popularity.

I also felt the whole black costume bit was done in an excellent manner. I loved seeing peter act like such an arrogant dick. The hair made him truly look more sinister, so I didn't mind that.

I also felt all the characters were handled well. Snadman was given a great deal of depth, Venom I felt was handled about as well as he could have been. Considering how much he hates Peter, there is really no way you could have had him in the film for long without a Do or Die fight between the two. Having multiple confrontations would have just felt contrived, and having one mother of all battle between them was the best choice.

Harry was finally very cool, not annoying, not pathetic, not obsessed, just finally being very likeable. Brock was also an utter dick and I loved how peter just worked him over. And Jameson should have had more screen time, but he was still cool.

Overall, I'd say it really was perfect.