Eternals

Eternals

The Eternals are a team of ancient aliens who have been living on Earth in secret for thousands of years. When an unexpected tragedy forces them out of the shadows, they are forced to reunite against mankind’s most ancient enemy, the Deviants.

  • Released: 2021-11-03
  • Runtime: 156 minutes
  • Genre: Action, Fantasy
  • Stars: Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Ma Dong-seok, Kit Harington, Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Harish Patel, Gil Birmingham, Haaz Sleiman, Tyler Simmonds, Jashaun St. John, Zain Al Rafeea, Ozer Ercan, Lucia Efstathiou, Brenda Lorena Garcia, Sebastian Senior, Chloe Stannage, Harry Styles, Bill Skarsgård, Esai Daniel Cross, Harry Styles, Alan Scott, Hannah Dodd, Adria Escudero, Sebastián Viveros, Nikkita Chadha, Grahame Fox, Derek Horsham, Jeff Mirza, Ascension Martinez Rubio, Patton Oswalt, David Kaye, Mahershala Ali, Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie, Kumail Nanjiani, Barry Keoghan, Lauren Ridloff, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Ma Dong-seok, Salma Hayek, Kit Harington, Harish Patel, David Kaye, Bill Skarsgård, Haaz Sleiman, Esai Daniel Cross, Harry Styles, Patton Oswalt, Alan Scott, Hannah Dodd, Adria Escudero, Sebastián Viveros, Nikkita Chadha, Grahame Fox, Zain Al Rafeea, Alberto Rodriguez, Lucia Efstathiou, Derek Horsham, Jeff Mirza, Ascension Martinez Rubio, Ozer Ercan, Ariadna Vadillo Soto, Orson Rosenberg, Brenda Lorena Garcia, Sebastian Senior, Chloe Stannage, Mahershala Ali
  • Director: Chloé Zhao, Chloé Zhao
 Comments
  • abphadore - 9 June 2024
    Yet Another Fail, MCEU needs another reboot?
    "Eternals," directed by Chloe Zhao and featuring an ensemble cast that includes Angelina Jolie, Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, and Don Lee, is a much-anticipated addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Unfortunately, it falls short of expectations and continues the trend of post-Endgame MCU films that struggle to capture the same magic.

    The primary issue with "Eternals" is its storyline and character development. The narrative is dense and sprawling, attempting to cover thousands of years of history, but it often feels disjointed and unfocused. The pacing is uneven, and the plot struggles to maintain a coherent thread that keeps the audience engaged. This is a stark contrast to the tightly woven and compelling storylines that defined earlier phases of the MCU.

    The world-building in "Eternals" is ambitious but ultimately flawed. The film introduces a host of new characters and concepts, but it does so without the depth and clarity needed to make them resonate. The Eternals themselves, despite being portrayed by a talented cast, fail to leave a lasting impression. Their motivations and relationships are underdeveloped, making it difficult for the audience to form a meaningful connection with them.

    One of the most significant challenges "Eternals" faces is its integration into the broader MCU. The film's premise and its place within the MCU timeline feel forced and out of sync with the established narrative. It raises more questions than it answers about how these powerful beings fit into the larger story arc, especially given their supposed long-standing presence on Earth.

    Given the complexity of the story and the number of new characters introduced, "Eternals" might have benefited from being developed as a short series or as part of a larger cinematic event. This would have provided more time to explore the characters' backgrounds, their relationships, and their roles in the MCU, allowing for a more nuanced and engaging narrative.

    In summary, "Eternals" is a visually stunning but ultimately disappointing entry in the MCU. Its ambitious scope and star-studded cast are let down by a convoluted storyline, underdeveloped characters, and a lack of coherence with the broader Marvel universe. It serves as a reminder that even the most promising projects can falter without strong storytelling and character development.
  • sethshults-35401 - 25 February 2024
    This movie like the comic is more for the mature viewer
    The directing, the acting and the storyline is great. This isn't a a flashy marvel pop culture, comedy, superhero movie. This movie is smart, it connects the past with the present and alien phenomenon throughout humanity with how we've grown technologically through time. I feel most people give it a low rating because they were expecting more of a Spider-Man, She hulk type show and realized they were dealing with something that really challenged their knowledge of history and how this story connects these superheroes with the advancement of human civilization. From the mind of King Kirby, I felt this was a great adaptation to the comic book.
  • sarahlloyd-moss - 28 December 2023
    Out of place in the MCU
    I know it's personal opinion but I felt this film was really out of place in the MCU. Even as an independent film it lacked character development, the plot line was difficult to follow at times and I found it quite boring. I had such high hopes considering the amazing cast, but so many of them did not have enough screen time. I think it would have been better with fewer characters so they could have showcased their acting skills.

    The only thing that saved it from a lesser star review is the visuals of course were brilliant.

    I've watched all the marvel films multiple times but this one I just skip.
  • SuperGeek1 - 12 December 2022
    More MSheU trash.
    I guess we all just have to accept that Stan Lee's Marvel is dead and gone like the legend himself. If Disney had a super power it would be that anything the company touches turns into a steaming pile of wo..ke vomit inducing preachy crap. Just be thankful that we had so many amazing years of incredible marvel movies right up to Endgame. Because of my Verizon I was offered Disney for free for 6 months but I didn't activate it because I wouldn't give this evil company even one more subscription. Only white people that possess the absolute epitome of stupidity would pay a company that openly hates white people. It's shocking how ignorant most sheeple really are. People need to wake up instead of getting wo..ke.
  • orit-43624 - 13 November 2022
    They hit and they miss
    The actors were okay. There's so much that you can do with a bad script, bad writing, directing and so on.

    The film was too long, the plot twist was pretty lame, the jokes are just bad and all the relationships feel pretty forced. There were too many characters that didn't add much and there was zero cariama from anyone on the film except maybe from Barry Keoghan.

    Since I had seen that people have already said about everything that needs to be said about this movie, I'll keep it short- I feel bad for the special and visual effects teams for working so hard on such a bad film. They did a great job though.
  • RuggeroAja - 8 October 2022
    Like a bad Eternals 2
    I've now seen this a second time, and it was a hard slog. Very tough to get through. It's just dawned on me why this film is bad. It's like a bad sequel. But what's worse is that the original doesn't exist. It plays like there was a decent original film that introduced the characters and theirs backgrounds, and had them work together to defeat a common enemy. And then they reunited for this film, which if it had a prequel, would be mediocre at best. The fact that it doesn't really speaks volumes. A strong cast and awesome source material is completely wasted here. Very unfortunate. The worst entry in the MCU for me.