Eternals

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H0kv5Jan 14, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was the long awaited movie that didn't actually disappoint the audience including me, cause for a second there i thought what the hell is wrong with marvel i just kept yelling BOO for a long time till i finally understood the concept here, with the double after credits scenes comes more indepth and insane and at the same complicated mystery being cooked I just can't wait for what's in store for the audience,my entertainment analysis are off the charts here.… Expand

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Daredevil01Jan 12, 2022

A very good movie, but Marvel should have gone for making it in a series. Overall, a great movie

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SeirythJan 14, 2022

Decent movie that laid out a lot of cosmic lore and mystic lore for the MCU. Felt very much like its purpose was to introduce lots of characters for future movies, which at times makes it feel a bit busy.

I've got a feeling the hate it gotDecent movie that laid out a lot of cosmic lore and mystic lore for the MCU. Felt very much like its purpose was to introduce lots of characters for future movies, which at times makes it feel a bit busy.

I've got a feeling the hate it got online may have been from a diverse cast moreso than the movie itself..… Expand

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Starkiller6412Feb 18, 2022

Eternals is a pretty good movie and has a few unexpected twists. It was interesting, engaging, and had the perfect balance of action and downtime.

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chrisblackeye1Jul 8, 2022

By far the best movie of Phase 4 after No Way Home. People are just too stubborn to see it

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TheeangryveganNov 7, 2021

While I must say that this wasn't my favorite of the Marvel movies I must say that I was overall fairly impressed. It was quite ambitious and had a lot of content to attempt to work through in a very limited amount of time. Many charactersWhile I must say that this wasn't my favorite of the Marvel movies I must say that I was overall fairly impressed. It was quite ambitious and had a lot of content to attempt to work through in a very limited amount of time. Many characters and concepts were introduced and it greatly expands upon the Marvel cinematic universe. Overall the acting was superb and the set pieces were amazing. A lot of great characters were introduced in a very short amount of time, but I feel overall we were given a pretty good idea of them. All in all I think time will show that this was a much better film than it is being credited as because of the sheer depth of the content and concepts it was introducing. A good movie, but possibly doomed to never be great because it would honestly be better suited to television where the expanded timeframe would benefit the subject matter. Nonetheless I highly advised you check this film out if you enjoy Marvel films, there's a lot to love here.… Expand

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PandaFromHell05Nov 6, 2021

Saw this last night. Honestly, it's not as bad as what the critics are saying. It definitely isn't the best Marvel movie; however, I thoroughly enjoyed the characters. I LOVED the historical tie-ins.

I think the reason why people don't likeSaw this last night. Honestly, it's not as bad as what the critics are saying. It definitely isn't the best Marvel movie; however, I thoroughly enjoyed the characters. I LOVED the historical tie-ins.

I think the reason why people don't like this movie is it's a cerebral, "big brain" movie. I was also giggling at the fact that Sersei went from one Stark brother to another Stark brother (Game of Thrones reference).… Expand

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Kai82Jan 17, 2022

This movie faced a bit of criticism so I waited until it was available on Disney+. Actually this is an enjoyable movie. I might not be the best MCU entry and a has some weaknesses but it is not the total failure some others claim it to be. ItThis movie faced a bit of criticism so I waited until it was available on Disney+. Actually this is an enjoyable movie. I might not be the best MCU entry and a has some weaknesses but it is not the total failure some others claim it to be. It is the story of the Eternals. Those are heroes with superpowers that do not age. The Celestial Arishem send them to Earth approx 7000 ago (Celestial’s = cosmic beings with god like powers). They should protect mankind from the Deviants which are super predators mankind could not defend themselves. The Eternals are also forbidden from interfering in human affairs. However their time on Earth shapes them and in the present an unexpected event will put them to a challenge. I am avoiding spoilers here so I apologize for being a bit vague. The story works mostly well. A valid and often heard argument is that they wanted to put to much into the movie. I see the point and wont disagree but say for me it is enough to understand the motives of the characters. All characters have their development and quirks or facets. I freely admit that more would work better and maybe a TV show spanning the whole history could work well. However I repeat it is enough and I liked the characters. The humor works well and the twists kept the movie interesting. Lets continue with the actors. Gemma Chan as Sersi has the lead role. I like her character and development. Hope to see more of her and she won me easily over. One of my favorites is Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo. He is so enjoyable and you will know why ;-). Bonus for his assistant Karun played by Harish Patel who is the hidden gem of the movie. Then we have Druig played by Barry Keoghan who is an interesting character and from a moral standpoint also worth analyzing. I think he is a strong asset. I was a bit divined by Richard Madden as Ikaris but he convinced me at the end. Brian Tyree Henry as Phaesto is amazing too and I would like to see more of him. For Gilgamesh played by Ma Dong-Seok ans Thena played by Angelina Jolie I say they wasted both a bit but they fully deliver with what they could. Sprite played by Lia McHugh is fine and has good scenes. I say it is a good performance but I see potential for improvements which is actually a common statement for the movie. Lets go to the presentation. I am divided here. The effects are still good but the design for the Deviants is unappealing. They do not work as intended in my opinion. The other effects are fine. Another negative are the fights but different then you imagine. The fight scenes itself are good even if they are not on the levels of the better MCU movies. My problem is that the Eternals are on even ground against the Deviants and each fight is serious and dangerous. It is hard to believe with all the struggles that they suffered no casualties in all the time. Other than that I already point out that they could do more. Overall I say it is worth watching and entertaining but will probably not end on many top MCU movies lists.… Expand

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Jim222001Feb 6, 2023

Eternals got treated like it was Marvel’s Batman v Superman. Despite some bad pacing, the movie is really good once it picks up.
The acting is fine despite no ever really completely standing out and stealing the show. Except for maybe KumailEternals got treated like it was Marvel’s Batman v Superman. Despite some bad pacing, the movie is really good once it picks up.
The acting is fine despite no ever really completely standing out and stealing the show. Except for maybe Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo who always has a an employee following him around with a video camera and backup video cameras.
The credits Eros (Harry Styles) scene was funner than most scenes of the movie though. So it should have actually ended with that scene.… Expand

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condythugNov 7, 2021

Its a good movie on its own; i can see why people feel it is "not as good" as the other MCU movies b'c it is slightly slower pace and has less "wow" moments which are always present in the other movies. This is due probably to the director'sIts a good movie on its own; i can see why people feel it is "not as good" as the other MCU movies b'c it is slightly slower pace and has less "wow" moments which are always present in the other movies. This is due probably to the director's vision and since Chloe Zhao is not an action movie director, Eternals is thus a more thoughtful movie than the normal action oriented MCU movies. still it is good if u don't compare it to the other MCUs. angelina jolie is really good and should have been the star instead of Sersi, who is decent but not really capable of carrying a big movie like Eternals.

having Harry Styles is a bad decision b'c he distracts from the unique character's abilities. now everyone will see starfox as harry styles the singer instead of focusing on his abilities. bad casting for this; marvel might regret it later. overall worth your $ to view but don't compare it to the other movies so u can enjoy it more on its own.… Expand

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web0ramaNov 5, 2021

Definitely worth a trip to the theater to see this one. Grand and beautiful. Story is choppy at times and it suffers from a lot of the same weaknesses as other superhero movies but overall it offers a little something for everyone. ThisDefinitely worth a trip to the theater to see this one. Grand and beautiful. Story is choppy at times and it suffers from a lot of the same weaknesses as other superhero movies but overall it offers a little something for everyone. This means it ends up trying too much occasionally but overall well worth the ride.… Expand

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geo333Apr 22, 2022

This film reminds me of the x-men franchise its a good solid film, however the woke influence agenda and run time are the issue, as its not necessary especially the former.

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SkuteNov 7, 2021

It was pretty good. Besides being a bit too long and having some slow sections I really don’t understand the problem. Characters were interesting and compelling. Fight scene were cool. Cinematography was pretty fantastic.

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VadertimeJan 14, 2022

I didn't catch the movie at the theaters since a lot of the reviews were luke-warm at best. So, I waited until it aired on Disney+. I watched it last night, sandwiched with the evening news in between. I would say that it was okay and it heldI didn't catch the movie at the theaters since a lot of the reviews were luke-warm at best. So, I waited until it aired on Disney+. I watched it last night, sandwiched with the evening news in between. I would say that it was okay and it held my interest, but definitely not on the scale of Infinity War or Civil War or Endgame. It had some very slow moments and I thought the story was a bit muddled. I would have liked even more background on the Celestials and their grand scheme for the universe, but hopefully that is coming. Otherwise it was entertaining, but I'm glad I didn't rush out to the cinema to see it. Cheers.… Expand

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razMNApr 6, 2022

I have to give credit: it's a different "origin movie" from the usual Marvel Cake Recipe - however, it fails a LOT to develop its characters, and the movie's flow is usually broken by the decision of putting some flashbacks when something'sI have to give credit: it's a different "origin movie" from the usual Marvel Cake Recipe - however, it fails a LOT to develop its characters, and the movie's flow is usually broken by the decision of putting some flashbacks when something's happening. Also, the introduction takes way too much time.

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aceshop3Nov 13, 2021

What on earth is everybody on about? It's better than the average MCU film by a mile. Hardly perfect, far from it, but genuinely fun, and simply better than almost everything that came before Thor: Ragnarok.

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JLuis_001Nov 6, 2021

My main concern regarding the Eternals had to do with the huge baggage they carried, and even for Chloé Zhao that turned out to be a barrier that she couldn't overcome.

There are too many explanations in Eternals and that slows the paceMy main concern regarding the Eternals had to do with the huge baggage they carried, and even for Chloé Zhao that turned out to be a barrier that she couldn't overcome.

There are too many explanations in Eternals and that slows the pace quite a bit, coupled with its long duration and lack of action, the film feels too irregular and its progress is stunted.

Yet I also have to mention the things that does right, and that is that, although it's still a Marvel superhero film, Chloé Zhao finally manages to shake up a bit the exhausted introductory formula for new characters that are coming to this cinematic universe.

Although it must be admitted that this is due to the complexity and scale of the story that is being told.
Marvel has opened a door as large as the multiverse by finally directly introducing cosmic entities that are simply larger than anything else the MCU has shown so far.
The possibilities are endless, you just need the ambition and the talent to exploit them.

The most solid point of this film is of course its cast. Even though the most important leading role falls to Gemma Chan, everyone involved is given the opportunity to show off.
Some to a lesser extent than others, but the cast is sufficiently balanced, although the shared humor came to feel too gratuitous after a while.

The visual is simply remarkable. I can't recall another MCU movie that can boast such excellent use of cinematography and lighting as this one.
There are a lot of visual effects, but only at some points the CGI and green screen are truly noticeable and not really problematic. Ben Davis' work is simply outstanding.

For the rest, I can only say that even with its problems, Eternals is yet another solid addition to the ever-growing MCU.
It knows how to balance its strengths and keeps the machinery greased and working.
It's still the same formula, but at least it has a little shake to it, and it doesn't feel so ordinary.
Predictable? Yes. Still entertaining though.

Now it is only necessary to see what plans Marvel will have for these characters considering the ending and the two post-credits scenes.
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GLADIADORNov 6, 2021

Engraçado e bem longo, visualmente bonito, mas bem esquecivel e os herois são tão fracos que você não se importa com eles

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Stream2BigScreeNov 9, 2021

Streamers, this past week had a solid opening that was headlined by Eternals. This behemoth has an ensemble cast of MCU newbies, packed with star power in a new storyline. This movie introduces us to the semi-immortal champions of the EarthStreamers, this past week had a solid opening that was headlined by Eternals. This behemoth has an ensemble cast of MCU newbies, packed with star power in a new storyline. This movie introduces us to the semi-immortal champions of the Earth that the Earth had forgotten. But now it's time for them to spring back into action. They've been through 7,000 years of humanity's progress to protect them from Deviants that threatened them. But, why did they just let mankind destroy itself along the way when they had the powers to stop it? And the powers to possibly stop Thanos! I know you're intrigued and so was everyone else clamoring for this to come out. Let's see how this stands up to the other Marvel blockbusters.

Ok, this may be an unpopular opinion, but I think Kevin Feige/Marvel/Disney, or whoever, chose the wrong director and writers to lead this project. Chloe Zhao, while pretty masterful in her latest Academy Award winning film Nomadland, I don't believe was the right fit for this film. One of the bigger knocks for Nomadland to me was how boring it was even if it was beautifully shot. She brought that same energy to Eternals. The movie looks very clean, beautiful, nice angles, camera movement, huge scale piece, and ultimately each character has their moment where you can feel the emotion; yet, at 2 and a half hours, the runtime was just simply too long. There were scenes that could be cut or shortened due to the repetitive nature of the story. In my opinion, this same thing happened in Nomadland... I feel like you can get away with that in a drama like Nomadland. You can not get away with that in the MCU. Infinity War and Endgame had a similar runtimes, but they were jammed packed with storylines, set ups, and entertainment. This movie didn't have that especially because the audience is just learning about these characters and ultimately the characters are filled with basic superhero tropes. Shortening this film would have done wonders. Disney should absolutely learn from this movie that a tigther runtime and condensed edit is not a bad thing. I'd be absolutely horrified at the deleted scenes that didn't make the cut. Let's get to the good.

Without the pressure of being part of the MCU, Eternals is otherwise just a very good superhero flick. It's plain and simple. Marvel didn't miss with this film at all, but it will never be held as a top MCU movie. In a way, this movie feels like a vehicle to get us to the next phases of movies and shows from the MCU. It is strange because it's such a big film with huge Easter eggs and fan fare, especially with the post credit scenes, Kit Harrington, in general, and surprise cameos. Ultimately, you're left feeling a bit like ok what's next. On the other hand, I could've skipped this and probably still been good to move on in the universe. Either way, the movie is beautiful. The cast from Angelina as Thena to Bryan Tyree were all very good. Sprite, you were extra annoying but I'll choose to believe that's just what they were going for. I loved the diversity of the cast and settings. There is tons of chemistry between cast members and every emotion is able to be captured. We laughed, we cried, and we kept hope alive. I'm sure we'll see more from this Eternals group and others.

Long story short, if this weren’t connected to the MCU at all this would just be a good superhero team movie. However, because this is in the MCU and following epic movies like Endgame, it feels like it falls a bit flat. Nevertheless, Marvel fans you have to see this movie for the culture. You’ll enjoy a bowl of popcorn to this but the ending and set up of the universe is definitely a big box. Head to the theaters to see this when you can but absolutely do not miss it when it comes to Disney+, in a few months.… Expand

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tellmikeyyNov 7, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To get my only complaint out of the way, movie was definitely way too long and felt like a drag. But to finally compliment it, the cinematography was beautifully done and action sequences were dynamic and satisfying. The Icarus twist in the middle of the movie threw me off but in a good way. I felt genuinely hurt. Final fight of the movie did feel a little quick and easy but still enjoyed the battle between Icarus and the Eternals. Now for the good stuff; Mid-Credit scene threw me off since I had no clue Harry Styles was casted in the MCU. Can't say I'm hyped nor unhyped for the direction that goes in. Same goes for the Post-Credit scene. My friend had to tell me that was Blade's voice talking to Dean. Cool moment nonetheless. And to finish....Thanos in a way....was the hero.… Expand

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Just1ShadowNov 5, 2021

I was pleasantly surprised by this film! I enjoyed the story, it was fun to watch the chemistry between the main characters and action scenes are well done. And the feeling that this is only a small part of a bigger story is definitely there,I was pleasantly surprised by this film! I enjoyed the story, it was fun to watch the chemistry between the main characters and action scenes are well done. And the feeling that this is only a small part of a bigger story is definitely there, so I'm excited to see what will happen next. If you like Marvel movies, I would definitely recommend watching this one, as it brings a different flavor to the MCU. It's not great, but a good film in my eyes.… Expand

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Mp8Nov 13, 2021

I saw the movie yesterday im not really a big marvel fan i just saw it cause i like Angelina Jolie but i really liked the characters the actors were amazing i would like to see more backstory from them ,the script was kinda boring and theI saw the movie yesterday im not really a big marvel fan i just saw it cause i like Angelina Jolie but i really liked the characters the actors were amazing i would like to see more backstory from them ,the script was kinda boring and the music nothing special but i enjoyed it a lot still… Expand

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gggailNov 9, 2021

IT was a fun, funny film that balanced an extensive timeline, character introduction and a solid story well. As a superhero film the action scenes were entertaining and the characters bold. For the standard marvel has set it was adequate, atIT was a fun, funny film that balanced an extensive timeline, character introduction and a solid story well. As a superhero film the action scenes were entertaining and the characters bold. For the standard marvel has set it was adequate, at some points, it did seem to stall and jump but coming out of the cinema you will have enjoyed yourself.… Expand

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keonbreezNov 5, 2021

By no means is this a bad movie. But, there are significant exposition dumps scattered all throughout that bring the movie to a screeching halt. However, the characters are charismatic and sympathetic. My favourite part of the movie is theBy no means is this a bad movie. But, there are significant exposition dumps scattered all throughout that bring the movie to a screeching halt. However, the characters are charismatic and sympathetic. My favourite part of the movie is the visuals when Arishem makes appearances, as the sheer scale is incomparable to anything I've seen before.… Expand

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mkaushik9Nov 7, 2021

Not at all as bad as critics r saying it is, it's pretty good, not one of the MCU's greatest due to a slow first half but the 2nd half really picks up the pace and leaves u satisfied and excited for where the story might go in the future

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amiru1ismeNov 5, 2021

While the rewarding third act is worth the wait, the first and the second act of this film has a ton of pacing issues, lacks a nice build-up, unique chemistry and fulfilling development. Chloe Zhao's signature style, execution and editing forWhile the rewarding third act is worth the wait, the first and the second act of this film has a ton of pacing issues, lacks a nice build-up, unique chemistry and fulfilling development. Chloe Zhao's signature style, execution and editing for Eternals overall doesn't really paid off. This film also has really bad lighting especially when it's dusk or night time (by film visual), sometimes you can't really see who's on the screen especially on action sequences and few of the flashback sequences felt a bit all over the place. Charming characters like Kingo who should've been the comic relief was sidelined by his assistant instead so Kumail's performance was a bit underwhelmed and had no motivations. Ma Dong Seok/Don Lee's performance felt a lot better than Kumail's and few characters in the film had that 'one tear only' moment. Angelina Jolie's Thena was also underused, her character has more actions than interactions because of her fictional disease and Sersi had more motivation than emotions or any expression while Makkari, Druig, and Sprite are in the spotlight for fleshing those points out.

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The third act has great plot twists and character conflicts that impacts a Galactus-scale threat and a huge cliffhanger at the end of the film, which was shocking and satisfying to witness. The first post credit scene ignites an exciting bond between the Eternals and a cool new character for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.… Expand

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jonatafdmsNov 8, 2021

Pt-Br: O filme consegue atingir o que precisamos: conhecer os novos personagens de uma nova fase da marvel. Ele consegue cumprir totalmente seu papel de apresentação dos personagens, pois se trata de um filme de origem de heróis que talvezPt-Br: O filme consegue atingir o que precisamos: conhecer os novos personagens de uma nova fase da marvel. Ele consegue cumprir totalmente seu papel de apresentação dos personagens, pois se trata de um filme de origem de heróis que talvez sejam fixos nessa nova fase da empresa. Os personagens (nem todos) são carismáticos e muito bem desenvolvidos com uma história razoavelmente interessante e com emoções estampadas no roteiro como foco da trama, o que é surpreendente, já que o filme permanece entretendo os espectadores mesmo com 2h40m de tela. A história é interessante e divertida de assistir. Talvez seja o melhor filme de origem de personagens que a Marvel já tenha feito. Mas não se engane, isso não quer dizer que o filme seja acima da media em relação a outros filmes da empresa.

En-US: The movie manages to achieve what he need: to meet the new characters of a new phase at Marvel. It manages to fully fulfill its role of introducing the characters, as it is a film of origin of heroes who may be fixed in this new phase of the company. The characters (not all) are charismatic and very well developed with a reasonably interesting story and emotions printed in the script as the focus of the plot, which is surprising, as the film remains entertaining even with 2h40m of screen. The story is interesting and fun to watch. Maybe that can be the best character source film that Marvel has ever made. But make no mistake, this is not to say that the film is above average compared to other films from the company.… Expand

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KoulapicNov 7, 2021

Loved the movie, very entertaining and had vast characters, lots of unexpected twists.

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bobtaharNov 6, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In the grand scheme of MCU... where do Eternals exist? I can't connect the dot... don't see how it move the current MCU timeline... felt very disconnected and separated. Eternals as the almighty demi gods are not that powerful actually... Thor can beat all of them easily.

It took them thousands of years to eliminate the Deviants. Thor and Hulk can do same things in 5 years easily. Eternals should not exist in the MCU... but seeing it as a standalone movie without thinking how it relates to MCU... I really like the movie.

It's a high concept movie similar to Dune where it centers around theologies... kinda biblical approach in telling the story of how the universe and human beings were created and evolve. I also believe the writers are afraid to delve deeper in the theologies aspect because they need to put this movie within the MCU and this made the movie feel uneven and all over the place.

Overall I enjoy the movie... the fight scenes are amazing and THIS IS ANGELINA JOLIE movie... I don't care about other characters.. if Marvel decide to write off the movie from MCU because of the worst MCU reviewed movie status... I don't care BUT Thena should live on in the MCU... she have the best power set among the Eternals. If you approach this movie thru MCU thoughts, I don't think you gonna like the movie but it still a recommendation from me 7/10.

Black Knight is a great Marvel character... can't wait to see Jon Snow become The Black Knight. In the comics he's also a member of The Avengers.… Expand

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DarkkaoNov 7, 2021

Not one of the best movies of MCU but not the worst as many people say. Great introduction to new characters. Great post credit escenes. Hope to see the sequel soon and on more of the characters on other movies and series of the new phase of MCU.

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Juancamilo2502Nov 6, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eternals en mi humilde opinión no es la peor película del UCM dado que en esta interminable lista de películas de superheroes, hay peores cintas que la película ya antes mencionada. Tampoco es entendible toda la mala prensa que ha estado recibiendo, creo que un proyecto tan ambicioso como este iba a despertar tantas malas críticas porque cuando se intenta cambiar un poco el tono,este es el riesgo que se puede correr. Como puntos a favor puedo decir que toda la técnica que manejo la película es magnífica, su fotografía es muy buena (una de las mejores en una película de Marvel Studios), todo el tracklist y el manejo de los colores para cada plano escogido.
Mis personajes favoritos fueron: Ikaris, Serbi y Kingo. Las cosas no tan buenas de esta película para mí fueron: Un poco la duración (Pero en parte es entendible, porque para presentar todos estos personajes se necesita una cantidad inmensa de tiempo), el tema con los desvíantes queda un poco en segundo plano, y la muerte de Gilgarmesh.
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Alright_FranzNov 6, 2021

It is cool and so new that Marvel has tried to do thing different with Eternals and at the result, it has devided most of critrics out from the audiences

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iWass27Nov 8, 2021

Les votes sont très dur je trouves . Certes c'est pas parfait . Mais le film mérite d'être vu en salle obscure. Le gros défaut de ce film c'est de ne pas être un Fast and Furious .. Donc ceux et celles qui n'aime que les boom boom pan pan hoLes votes sont très dur je trouves . Certes c'est pas parfait . Mais le film mérite d'être vu en salle obscure. Le gros défaut de ce film c'est de ne pas être un Fast and Furious .. Donc ceux et celles qui n'aime que les boom boom pan pan ho ha hi ! Explosion sans scénario malheureusement ce film de va pas vous plaire . 7/10 pour moi :)… Expand

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ExceladeogunJan 12, 2022

Eternals

Stunning visuals and fight scenes, lush diversity in characters and themes, with an enjoyable plot. The movie would have excelled better if a lot wasn't tried to be sandwiched into it, and if the pacing from past to present hadEternals

Stunning visuals and fight scenes, lush diversity in characters and themes, with an enjoyable plot.

The movie would have excelled better if a lot wasn't tried to be sandwiched into it, and if the pacing from past to present had been handled more delicately and slowly, apparently a prequel series may be in the works.The whole frenzy on it possibly having a more aged viewership is balderdash, those scenes are absolutely nothing… Expand

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rhmdkurniawanNov 24, 2021

Ini adalah film pertama yang saya tonton di bioskop setelah lebih dari setahun absen dari bioskop. Dan saya benar-benar takjub dengan film Eternals ini. Marvel berani mengeksplorasi dengan menggaet sutradara yang mengerti tentang pengambilanIni adalah film pertama yang saya tonton di bioskop setelah lebih dari setahun absen dari bioskop. Dan saya benar-benar takjub dengan film Eternals ini. Marvel berani mengeksplorasi dengan menggaet sutradara yang mengerti tentang pengambilan gambar yang deep. Jika dibandingkan dengan Shang-Chi, film ini memiliki 'nyawa' dan lebih 'manusia'. Penampilan Angelina Jolie luar biasa! Dan Salma Hayek benar-benar menakjubkan. Penceritaan dan alurnya bisa diterima dengan mudah. Entah karena kritikus yang kaget karena film ini terlalu beda dengan film MCU yang lainnya atau apa, tapi menurut saya Avengers Endgame memiliki rasa yang sama dengan fil m ini, pembedanya adalah film ini adalah film pengenalan karakter baru, sedangkan Endgame adalah film dengan karakter yang sudah dibangun sejak awal MCU. Lepas dari itu, saya menikmati film ini! Dan semoga MCU membuat film dengan gambar yang sedalam (deep) film Eternals ini. Bravo!… Expand

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thq1972Jan 17, 2022

I actually expected more. It was ok but i believe it could have been better.

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ChanekeCholoDec 13, 2021

It has the same problems as Black Widow, but this one is so much immersive and excitement. I could feel the touch of Chloé Zhao's films only in the cinematography, using natural light in almost every shot. The first half I considered lazy andIt has the same problems as Black Widow, but this one is so much immersive and excitement. I could feel the touch of Chloé Zhao's films only in the cinematography, using natural light in almost every shot. The first half I considered lazy and without any emotion, but the second one gets good power to get into a colossal end. Considering this, all the cast just at the end get iconic and unforgettable, some more than others, having a development simple but complete. Right now, I'm going to talk about the how is this film similar to Black Widow, the script is very unfocused and sometimes without any feeling, but they have great moments to remember, talking about bring something new to the MCU formula.… Expand

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sanctuarydecineJan 19, 2022

i don't care what anyone says, Eternals is better than a lot of the movies Marvel has made. In a few years people are gonna look back and think about how different this movie was, it's not a masterpiece but still really good. I guarantee thisi don't care what anyone says, Eternals is better than a lot of the movies Marvel has made. In a few years people are gonna look back and think about how different this movie was, it's not a masterpiece but still really good. I guarantee this will be the cult classic of the MCU.

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Mobashir25Jan 13, 2022

Not as bad as everyone makes it seem honestly. The film was different and different is always welcome in my book, the ending was a bit anticlimactic

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CadeologyJan 15, 2022

I am not sure what peoples gripe about this movie is. Surely not the most impactful or brilliant MCU films however its still a great piece of art with good fight scenes and an interesting plot. Still some things left to be desired in regardsI am not sure what peoples gripe about this movie is. Surely not the most impactful or brilliant MCU films however its still a great piece of art with good fight scenes and an interesting plot. Still some things left to be desired in regards to the story however it was quite entertaining. Overall 7/10.... to wrap it up a good film that will neither disappoint nor blow your mind.… Expand

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SearchofxJan 16, 2022

Decent movie. Not one of marvels better outings but solid world building and history.

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ujjwaljainJan 22, 2022

Eternals is visually stunning and shows good character development (not so good in few places). Story is also good but in few places feels slow. Overall it is a good movie. Worth giving a shot.

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KJ_20Mar 21, 2022

Great actors and great acting are present in Eternals along with wonderful cinematography. But nothing else good is present. Marvel's 'wokeness' in this movie has killed the movie. Its bland and dull. Marvel makes superhero films, not socialGreat actors and great acting are present in Eternals along with wonderful cinematography. But nothing else good is present. Marvel's 'wokeness' in this movie has killed the movie. Its bland and dull. Marvel makes superhero films, not social messages, while it is important to give social messages and try out new things, they shouldn't completely change the fundamentals of an MCU film.… Expand

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SirmathuraMay 3, 2022

Better than expected.. Had it's ups & downs but overall a good watch as a starter film..

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danibreviewsJun 7, 2022

While being hard to follow, and generally a movie that should have been a tv show, Eternals doesn’t fail, with good graphics, a mixed cast and what is overall a pretty good story

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KalouNov 28, 2022

Eternals is a nice action movie with stunning visuals and a very beautiful soundtrack by Rami Djawadi. I also liked the very diverse cast and the themes of the movie (such as immortality and faith).

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TVJerryNov 11, 2021

A group of 8 superheroes have been sent to Earth, where they’ve lived for centuries protecting us from monsters. The re-emergence of the creatures’ in current times brings them back together, but not before several flashbacks for backstory.A group of 8 superheroes have been sent to Earth, where they’ve lived for centuries protecting us from monsters. The re-emergence of the creatures’ in current times brings them back together, but not before several flashbacks for backstory. This impressive cast manages to pull off the performances with conviction and director Chloé Zhao has allowed them plenty of room for interactions. There are also some beautiful visuals. However, all of this drama comes at a price: pace. Even though there are decent action scenes peppered thru the plot, these slow moments get a bit tiresome, esp. at a 2:37 run time. This iteration is notable for several hero firsts, including one who's openly-gay (with a kiss), a hearing-impaired woman and several who are not Caucasian.
NOTE: As usual with Marvel, stay thru the title credits for a surprise new character and thru the final credits for a mysterious teaser.… Expand

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TheChaser1985Jun 4, 2023

Who thought this was a good idea? Barely good. Almost 5 or below. Probably a 5.5

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WindolickerMay 15, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In the opening fight scene, I cringed.....the diversity box ticking was so ham fisted. Then the Eternal super being who should be the embodiment of perfection started using sign language and I just about shut the whole thing off. Why would this Celestial creation be mute and forced to use sign language? It is simply checking off boxes and it really is disgusting that Hollywood is essentially killing itself by attacking what should be an artform. Yes, film is art. When filmmakers feel the need or are forced to make their characters a certain way in order to appease, that is the antithesis of art. That's what happens in authoritarian societies. It is the antithesis of free expression. However, I moved past it once I started to get to know the characters a bit.

There are a lot of characters and frankly, we don't get to know them as well as we probably should. They are ancient beings and yet they mostly behave like 30 year old adults. It's just too broad of a scope; too many characters to try to get to know. I liked Ikaris, Kingo, and Druig the most. Of course, Ikaris has to be the villain because he is a masculine straight white male; another laughable and predictable trope from modern Hollywood. What's funny is that since the only group in our culture that can be made to look bad is white dudes, by making them the villains in films, they are the only ones who get real characterization. I was rooting for Ikaris to win because he was one of the only ones that felt like a real character and had a weight to him that felt like he could be 7,000 years old. Whereas Sersi, who we also spend a lot of time with, is kind of a piece of cardboard and feels very thinly developed. There are a few saving graces to the film and Ikaris is one of them. I also love the Celestials and the story that revolves around them. The plot and the moral questions it asks are solid.

Ultimately, it is a very long run time, box checking, and a convoluted script that needs tightening that really hurt this film. I could nitpick about little things like the way they speak but I personally don't get bogged down by stuff like that. One major flaw in the film is how the Prime Celestial, Arishem, reveals to Sersi what his plans are. He TOTALLY red pills the hell out of her for no reason. The details of the Eternal's mission have been secret for thousands of years because why? Arishem keeps them in the dark because he probably knows that if they fin dout what they are doing, they will rebel. Yet, he just tells Sersi everything right at the last moment. The script should have had a much more clever way to reveal what their actual mission was because Arishem just telling them felt super lazy.

Overall, I love the film's aesthetic; the art direction is superb. For a sci fi (which is essentially what this movie is), visuals go a long way in keeping me entertained. But it needed more......the characters needed more. Paradoxically, it also needed less. I probably will never come back and watch this film again so is it a 5 or 6/10? Somewhere in there.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantNov 6, 2021

Putting a big budget superhero movie in the hands of a director best known for making intimate little dramas is quite a risk, and such is the case with this latest offering from the Marvel Universe. The result is a mixed big, one that hasPutting a big budget superhero movie in the hands of a director best known for making intimate little dramas is quite a risk, and such is the case with this latest offering from the Marvel Universe. The result is a mixed big, one that has many strong points as well as a number of not-so-strong points. To its credit, the film's special effects are quite eye-popping, as is the cinematography featuring images shot (or simulated) from around the world. The picture also features a narrative that refreshingly attempts to break the mold typical of most Marvel Universe releases, incorporating greater degrees of relationship development and genuinely funny comic relief than is often found in these movies. However, the complicated story line is not always fleshed out as coherently as it could be, a problem compounded by uneven character development, assumptions about viewer foreknowledge of the material and a chronic need for editing many sequences that sag in between the good parts. In all, "Eternals" feels very much like a typical Chloe Zhao movie but with a bigger budget -- and one in which her weaknesses as a filmmaker come across more noticeably than in her typical fare. It's apparent from this picture that Ms. Zhao is still developing as a director -- and should be recognized as such instead of given the blank check of accolades often accorded her.… Expand

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DigiomniFeb 21, 2022

Some bad acting, bad direction, good effects but a script that seems taken from a children's story or Jupiter Ascending just swap the giant monster for an empire and that's it.

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HTGamerNov 8, 2021

Eternals is a better movie than I expected, given that 3 post-Endgame MCU films released in a row (Spiderman: Far From Home, Black Widow and Shang-Chi) were of average quality.

Eternals is a film about 10 super-powered beings on a missionEternals is a better movie than I expected, given that 3 post-Endgame MCU films released in a row (Spiderman: Far From Home, Black Widow and Shang-Chi) were of average quality.

Eternals is a film about 10 super-powered beings on a mission to help humanity on planet Earth. The director makes an admirable job of introducing these 10 heroes (plus another one) without making a mess out of it, focusing on just 2-3 main characters. Even Jolie's Thena character gets sidelined for most of the duration.

The plot has some actual drama and connections with real-world events, grounding the story and making these beings relatable to humans. Names such as Ikaris, Gilgamesh, Thena, Sersi, they are all clear references to deities and mythical characters from all over the world.

The problem with this film is that there is some potential that's never fullfilled. No actor manages to steal the show like Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark or Chris Hemsworth as Thor. And the overall plot fails to become anything more than another "save the world" kind of story. Even though there is a spaceship and lots of banter between the various characters, this is no Guardians of the Galaxy, and I doubt Eternals can become a film franchise on the same level of Guardians of the Galaxy. But it's still a watchable movie. Unlike Shang-Chi, I'm curious about the future of Eternals.… Expand

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JPKJun 17, 2022

Massively Disappointing And So-So MCU Film

I was absolutely pumped for this film considering it’s director had a terrific track record, It had a talented and diverse cast, And boy did it look ambitious as hell. First the positives: TheMassively Disappointing And So-So MCU Film

I was absolutely pumped for this film considering it’s director had a terrific track record, It had a talented and diverse cast, And boy did it look ambitious as hell. First the positives: The visuals were f*cking incredible and jaw-dropping, The first act was pretty good, The performances were terrific, The action was cool, And the MCU humor was still funny. But unfortunately, Now we have to get to my issues with the film. The second and third acts of the film are very confusing and crazy, The writing wasn’t very good, The characters are kinda forgettable, The film is excruciatingly long, And is kinda boring at times. Overall, While definitely not a bad film, Eternals is a so-so disappointment and is tied with Thor: The Dark World as the worst MCU film to date.… Expand

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DubeauJan 11, 2022

Eternals was an ok movie. The story is actually pretty good. There are some holes that they try to explain. It's a bit hard to swallow in terms of logic. Also, I don't think that the flashback works well in this movie. Maybe that's becauseEternals was an ok movie. The story is actually pretty good. There are some holes that they try to explain. It's a bit hard to swallow in terms of logic. Also, I don't think that the flashback works well in this movie. Maybe that's because they are often longer then the present sequences between them. Putting them all in sequence could have been interesting and solidified the story. The acting was very uneven. The main actress lack experience and emotional range for that movie. It was vividly apparent in contrast to some better actors. She was miscast or badly directed. It did get better at the end of the movie. Hard to understand when the secondary actors were decent enough. The FX were really good in my book and especially amazing actions scenes. I like the humour. The music was fair. I give it 65%. It was a good movie but with a wrong structure, and average actor direction.… Expand

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MarvelJoeNov 9, 2021

This was...an okay movie. Is not that bad, but it's not the best. It tries to be something new by adding the usual MCU tropes and it doesn't work. The visual were fine, the plot and the length of the movie was uninteresting and dragged on.This was...an okay movie. Is not that bad, but it's not the best. It tries to be something new by adding the usual MCU tropes and it doesn't work. The visual were fine, the plot and the length of the movie was uninteresting and dragged on. This movie really didn't hit me that made me say "Wow, this looks good and interesting to watch!" I had my history of not liking a trailer before the movie came out and the results always surprise me. This time, it didn't work for me and I don't think MCU has been the same after Endgame.… Expand

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SoulWarfareJan 14, 2022

Eternals is the first MCU movie that I did not watch in cinemas. I usually do but the trailers just didn't sell me and the characters themselves I have no knowledge about it to care. Then the reviews came out and it was very negative. ThisEternals is the first MCU movie that I did not watch in cinemas. I usually do but the trailers just didn't sell me and the characters themselves I have no knowledge about it to care. Then the reviews came out and it was very negative. This was the final nail in the coffin for me. The premise is "The Eternals, a race of immortal beings with superhuman powers who have secretly lived on Earth for thousands of years, reunite to battle the evil Deviants". So are the reviews correct or is this movie actually better than the reception it was given?

The most obvious praise is the visuals. MCU movies tend to be pretty dull looking for the most part. There are a few such as the Guardians of the Galaxy and Thor Ragnarok where the visuals do have more impact. In Eternals, the visuals are gorgeous! A lot of the shots are incredibly vibrant and stunning. Even when it is just a shot of them standing around, it looks more picturesque than anything Marvel has done before. The CGI was also astonishingly good. The CGI of the Eternals power was great, the enemy Deviant design and CGI was great, plus the Celestials were amazing in scale and scope. Eternals also explores some interesting themes about humanity that I do like. There are also some really great action sequences in the film. The forest action sequence is memorable as it has a cool Superman-like fight scene. The final fight is also quite great too with how the abilities of the Eternals are utilised. Special praise to how they handle the Eternals, Markari, super speed power as they for once don't use slow-mo which makes it look more unique. I also think the actors do a great job. Kumail Nanjiani and Brian Tyree Henry are both a joy to watch when on-screen while getting some genuine laughs from me. Richard Madden is cool yet menacing. Lauren Ridloff despite being deaf, easily convey the right emotion for the scene. Barry Keoghan is creepy yet charming and Don Lee gives a real lovable performance.

However, there was just something off about the main lead Gemma Chan who has the most screen time. Her performance was just very wooden and dull most of the time. She has been in the MCU before in Captain Marvel (2019) and I remember her standing out a lot. So it was just kind of odd how boring her performance was in here. Although, the major reason for this could be how her character, Sersi, is written. Every other Eternal has a clear personality, views, motives and problems. Sersi just seems to love humans and has some love problems that feel very inconsequential for the most part. She is a very boring main character with the other Eternals being way more interesting than her.

On that note, this movie has too much going on. Each of the Eternals has its own problems that get brought up but immediately brushed over in a matter of seconds. For example, Phastos abandons humanity after seeing what they did with the nuclear bombs on Hiroshima, but the scene after he is completely over that! Every Eternal has an issue that could have been a whole plotline in itself that would've been more interesting than the actual plot. There is also a main deviant that starts to grow stronger, knowledgeable and more intelligent, which was a very intriguing idea. Unfortunately, the deviant is completely wasted and ends up having little to no impact on the main story whatsoever. Just there so the Eternals could have someone to punch. They could've removed this intelligent deviant and the story would still be the exact same. What a waste...

Additionally, the pacing is quite bad. There is a lot of moments throughout where the movie just slows down considerably to the point that it can feel dull. This isn't helped by the fact that this movie feels like an eternity. It is 2 hours 30 minutes but it could be cut down by 15-20 minutes and still convey the same plot. There is also an incredible amount of exposition and it can almost feel like you are getting bombarded with way too much information. Character development is also rushed. Characters will go from feeling one way about something and completely do a 180 on it in a couple of minutes. It doesn't feel natural or believable. Furthermore, there are too many characters introduced and they don't get explored or enough screen time to really resonate with any of them.

Overall, the reviews make Eternals out to be the worst MCU movie. I disagree with that as there are definitely way worst MCU movies than this. Nevertheless, it does feel like the movie crammed way too many ideas into it and did not utilize the ideas properly. Eternals (2021) could have been something amazing and unique in the MCU. Sadly the final product just ends up feeling like a complete waste of its potential. There is some genuinely great stuff in it but I do feel like the Eternals might be better suited to a Disney+ series than a movie.… Expand

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All_ButTrU4Nov 7, 2021

Dialogue is stilted, characters are hollow and the pacing is earger for the finish line and negligent of the whole marathon. It's disheartening. The cinematography is as amazing as the trailers made it seem but after a while the way theDialogue is stilted, characters are hollow and the pacing is earger for the finish line and negligent of the whole marathon. It's disheartening. The cinematography is as amazing as the trailers made it seem but after a while the way the eternals's powers are animated becomes underwhelming. Ikaris's charater is bland. Gilgamesh,athena&ajax are forgettable. It's difficult to connect to them and believe that they've known eachother fot thousands of years. This applies to sersi's holllow but allegedly epic love story for the ages. Chemistry is not their and it strips key scenes of their desired impact. This movie would've benefited from less exposition and more fleshing out. They attempt to cover so much ground that nothing is done by the end. Kit Harrington's character is an after thought and many scenes you saw in the trailer won't appear. Angelina Jole is a shell of herself in this role. Her scenes perfect for if you want to use the bathroom and don't want to miss anything intresting. Another issue is motivations, for people who care so deeply about the human race they seem pretty detached to it. Sprite's character is a frustrating example of incompetence. Their arc made no sense and they didn't even attempt to justify it. But worst of all is the deviants. Kros is wasted potential. Where they could've explored themes of oppression and evolution they provided a throw away side villain. I wanted more from their beyond "im powerful, hungry &vengeful ". Just as we begin to learn more it's cut short in a dissatifying death. The cameras relevance is non-sensical humour kingo could've pulled of alone alongside phastos.

With that said the hate and critical panning is unwarranted(at least to that extent). There's alot of good stuff here . The directing is a higlight as well as the 1st deaf superhero Makkari. If it focused more on her i would've been very satisfied. Her signing dialogue was nice representation and her speed is portrayed the best out of every version of that power on television (expect quicksilver). Druig becomes a predictable fan favourite for the right reasons,he's wonderful. His character feels real and believable. Even whom he chooses to love makes sense. Phastos is handled well enough delivering the right amount of comedic relief. The celestials are a phenomenal sight and are given enough nuance &grandeur to be respected. Sersi's powers are so fascinating to witness. Kingo's confusing narrative injects humanity to the grey movie. I think it will be appreciated more in retrospect mostly for the risk it too more than the quality of the story.… Expand

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KlebartNov 6, 2021

It's a bit generous to rate this as a 6 out of 10. It was watchable, but is not a must-see. Good but not great. Don't believe what any of these user views rated 10 are saying, but it is a good movie. There are two after credit scenes. TheIt's a bit generous to rate this as a 6 out of 10. It was watchable, but is not a must-see. Good but not great. Don't believe what any of these user views rated 10 are saying, but it is a good movie. There are two after credit scenes. The second takes FOREVER to get to and isn't worth it.… Expand

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Sarcastic_DevisDec 5, 2021

È incredibilmente... ok.

Alcune idee per la storia mi piacciono pure, e una volta tanto non c'è il solito villain idiota, ma è più basato sulla moralità delle azioni dei protagonisti. Peccato che i personaggi in sé siano piatti e non miÈ incredibilmente... ok.

Alcune idee per la storia mi piacciono pure, e una volta tanto non c'è il solito villain idiota, ma è più basato sulla moralità delle azioni dei protagonisti. Peccato che i personaggi in sé siano piatti e non mi diano alcuna impressione. E i dialoghi cringe tipici della Marvel non aiutano assolutamente. Poteva andare molto peggio, ma ormai Marvel è diretta in quella direzione in cui al massimo posso dire: "Bel film, ma non credo lo guarderò mai più."
Starò in allerta per i Guardiani della Galassia o per altri film animati di Spiderman, ma credo che per il resto Marvel non abbia più nulla da dire.

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sacredgaryNov 5, 2021

Yeah, it’s different. Brand new characters, a lot of new and different information that we’ve barely been touched on of outside of 2 small information dumps in both Guardians of the Galaxy movies, which we all love because they’re different,Yeah, it’s different. Brand new characters, a lot of new and different information that we’ve barely been touched on of outside of 2 small information dumps in both Guardians of the Galaxy movies, which we all love because they’re different, right?

This movie was just a big set piece, setting up bigger things that should get people interested moving forward. It wasn’t all about action, more about feeding us information and getting to know new characters that we’ll be seeing more of in the future. And the future is bright, this movie doesn’t deserve the hate it gets.… Expand

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OctaneNitroNov 21, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With Chloé Zhao helming the project, Eternals aims for something richer and more artistic than previous MCU showings, but does the film succeed in reinvigorating Marvel's well-oiled machine? The answer is a profound: "kinda".

Eternals is a movie that, simply put, tries to do EVERYTHING at once. It tries to emulate the familiar hallmarks of the MCU, while simultaneously juggling ten new heroes, endless historical flashbacks, plus themes and discussions that were (supposedly) going to be the film's bread and butter.

This ultimately results in one of the longest MCU runtimes ever, with lightning fast pacing that contrasts heavily with Marvel's usual approach. The pacing and density of Eternals honestly feels more at home with Batman vs Superman than anything made by Marvel. Don't expect a scenic tour, because you'll be catapulted from character to character, and twist to twist, often to the film's detriment.

I tried to love the cast of Eternals, but there was simply not enough screentime to go around. While some members, namely Sersi, Ikaris, and Kingo get solid characterisation, other characters feel wholly superficial and tacked on. The biggest offenders here are Gilgamesh, who is unceremoniously killed halfway through the film, Ajax, who essentially only exists as an exposition vehicle, and Thena, who's arc directly cheapens the film's villains.

These disparities in development aren't helped by the film's unconventional format. Previous MCU team movies focused on gradually building smaller teams, but Eternals does the opposite, starting off with the team "assembled" and then rediscovering each member, one by one, in the modern day. This means that some Eternals (namely Makkari and Phastos), are reintroduced >66% of the way through, and a general lack of character development plagues the film as a whole.

That said, the film's performances are solid. Richard Madden and Gemma Chan give solid performances as ideologically opposed leaders of the Eternals, and Kumail Nanjiani is excellent as Kingo, by far the movie's funniest character. Kit Harrington is also great as Sersi's out-of-his-depth love interest, and overall, the film's performances are one of the strongest aspects overall.

Another notable strength Zhao delivers is the film's cinematography, which is easily a contender for the best in the MCU. The film delivers stunning shots from start to finish, and in particular, the scene in which Sersi learns the truth from Arishem already ranks as one of my favourite scenes, visually, in the entire MCU, with a great sense of scale and gravity.

Even better, this visual prowess translates to the film's action sequences, which are sleek, well-choreographed, and weighty. Makkari's speedster antics, in particular, are amongst the best I've seen in live-action (far better than the MCU's Quicksilver), showcasing none of the tropes that often plague such scenes. Overall, Eternals continues the trend of Marvel delivering solid, exhilarating action.

However, while the fights themselves are great, the CGI deviants being fought against were far less well executed. Towards the climax of the movie, we learn that the deviants were actually failed creations of Arishem, with the Eternals having nearly completely culled their species. Furthermore, an intelligent deviant, capable of vocalising this struggle, emerges. With these concerns being voiced to individuals who are supposed to be benevolent protectors of humanity, what exactly does the film do with this interesting moral revelation? The answer is, unfortunately, absolutely nothing. The head deviant runs off, only to be killed in a mindless fight scene at the film's climax: fodder for Thena's redemption arc. The deviants are almost entirely two-dimensional and wasted as villains, and only serve to further bloat the film's runtime.

Furthermore, the film's deeper themes often leave me... frustrated. One central discussion is the debate of love vs duty, with the Eternals struggling between their intended purpose, and their love for humanity that has grown over millenia. Some are ultimately willing to sacrifice billions of humans for trillions of future lives, or are unable to oppose Arishem, their godlike creator. These ideas are occasionally capitalised on well, such as Kingo's refusal to take sides, but less effective examples also exist, such as Sprite's betrayal of Sersi being woefully underdeveloped for something so central to the plot. Overall, the film's deeper themes are executed decently, but are once again hampered by the bloated runtime.

In conclusion, despite possessing some notable strengths and a solid entertainment factor, Eternals is a film that simply doesn't have enough time to fully capitalise on its ambitions, and would've benefited from fewer characters and plot threads overall. Wedged between Zhao and Marvel's signature styles, Eternals reaches the full potential of neither.… Expand

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AJ_13Dec 14, 2021

Daring, ambitious and unique, but not memorable. Some characters were truly interesting (Phastos, Druig, Sers), while others were plain or just boring (Ikaris, Makkari, Gilgamesh). There's a certain script choice that I found catasthropic,Daring, ambitious and unique, but not memorable. Some characters were truly interesting (Phastos, Druig, Sers), while others were plain or just boring (Ikaris, Makkari, Gilgamesh). There's a certain script choice that I found catasthropic, but I guess its never easy to introduce 10 new characters in one movie.… Expand

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MetacriticOnurJan 12, 2022

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LumdogJan 13, 2022

To be honest it's better than I thought (based off the reviews). I appreciated that they strayed away from the tired MCU formula and tried for such a different tone. It's ambitious and shoots for the stars but falls short. There are some veryTo be honest it's better than I thought (based off the reviews). I appreciated that they strayed away from the tired MCU formula and tried for such a different tone. It's ambitious and shoots for the stars but falls short. There are some very epic and cool concepts and moments peppered throughout but as a whole its all just really...bland. The 2 main characters have a personality of a wet dish cloth...and the rest of the cast aren't much better. The villians are boring CGI cannon-fodder, and the climax is yet another messy generic CGI fest.… Expand

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iEdgarNov 8, 2021

Not an awful movie, but I’ll probably never see it again. Feels like no lessons were learned or character development was made. And for something as huge as the Celestials and Eternals are, the stakes just aren’t there and there’s no realNot an awful movie, but I’ll probably never see it again. Feels like no lessons were learned or character development was made. And for something as huge as the Celestials and Eternals are, the stakes just aren’t there and there’s no real weight to anything. The first act is a drag and gets repetitive when introducing the characters. Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo is the only one that stood out to me, not cause he’s the comic relief, but because he seemed to be the only one there with any life to their performance. Everyone else felt bland. I appreciate the Chloe Zhao for trying to take risks to make something different, but it was a huge miss. Something missing, I honestly don’t know what it is.… Expand

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MGamer490Jan 16, 2022

I will note that I don't know a thing about Eternals, I have never heard of them prior to this movie nor had a whole lot of interest in it. However, it is a part of the MCU so it is a mandatory watch.

My biggest complaint comes at theI will note that I don't know a thing about Eternals, I have never heard of them prior to this movie nor had a whole lot of interest in it. However, it is a part of the MCU so it is a mandatory watch.

My biggest complaint comes at the length, it clocks in at 2 hours and 38 minutes, and this wouldn't be a bad thing if the movie was REALLY good, or was a finale to a set of movies that came before, but I didn't want to watch this movie in the theatre because I struggle with sitting down for that long so I waited until it came to Disney+ to watch it instead. The first hour or so of the movie is quite slow and focuses more on character building and its ok, but just got quite boring after a while. Things really started to pick up in the 2nd half and became much more enjoyable to watch.

The amount of characters in this movie is fine, I know there are people who complain that there is too much and I can understand that view, but I knew going into this movie that we had a big cast so I wasn't expecting a major amount of time spent on certain characters. The ones that are focused on the most are fine, the issue mostly lies with me not feeling emotionally invested in any of them. There is a villain in the movie that can absorb powers by defeating Eternals and transform like Cell or Buu from Dragon Ball Z, and I just wanted to see this guy absorb a bunch of the Eternals and keep changing forms and getting stronger, that is how little I cared about most of the characters, it isn't that I didn't like them, I just didn't feel any real emotional connection to them.

I didn't mind the plot, wasn't anything exceptional but it did the job and I like how we put a focus on basically the first superheroes related to mankind. Some of the motivations of certain characters does bounce around a little bit too much, some decisions they make made me scratch my head like one not agreeing to help the Eternals so he can be with his family, despite the fact that the world would end and he would lose his family if they failed... very odd sometimes.

The look of the movie is gorgeous, the CGI is awesome to look at and the combat when tied in with this is awesome to watch.

I can see why there may be a divide in the movie, this may not be for everybody but I think its worth a watch, especially if you are following the MCU, though I don't think it is one I need to watch again.… Expand

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HingleMcCringleJan 11, 2022

I'm not sure why so many people were/are frothing at the mouth about this because it's better than about half of what Marvel has put out to date. There's sloppy writing sprinkled throughout, actual character development is rushed toI'm not sure why so many people were/are frothing at the mouth about this because it's better than about half of what Marvel has put out to date. There's sloppy writing sprinkled throughout, actual character development is rushed to nonexistent, villains are killed off shortly after being introduced, and there are ugly CG bad guys but that can describe the majority of the MCU.

The CG fights aren't just a big messy blob, seeing how the characters interacted and influenced different civilizations throughout the ages was enjoyable and I would have liked more of that, finally getting into the meat of the cosmic side of Marvel with the Celestials and power cosmic is great, and how everyone's different powers were utilized was fun but they should have had more combos/synergy seeing how long they've been fighting together.… Expand

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AnimePlaceNov 5, 2021

I enjoyed my time with the new cast of characters but I couldn't help feeling as though most were underdeveloped and many were underutilised. The narrative felt like it had too much exposition in some sections but also felt polar opposite inI enjoyed my time with the new cast of characters but I couldn't help feeling as though most were underdeveloped and many were underutilised. The narrative felt like it had too much exposition in some sections but also felt polar opposite in others. I enjoyed my time with Eternals but I wished it were a little less apocalyptic, but instead focused on the characters and their struggles.… Expand

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litt_notDec 11, 2021

A drama and family movie directed by Nomadland director Chloe Zhao. All 10 heroes were unique, and each story was attractive and touched by the director's ability to make up a clean drama. It is not wrong to say, "At least one hero will haveA drama and family movie directed by Nomadland director Chloe Zhao. All 10 heroes were unique, and each story was attractive and touched by the director's ability to make up a clean drama. It is not wrong to say, "At least one hero will have an experience of sharing something in common with me, and at least one hero will fall in love with you."
In order to understand human goals such as diversity and peace in the movie, several controversial comments were made, but they were understandable except for some.… Expand

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JyokingNov 6, 2021

The movie is extremely disjointed in it's story and pacing. It roams around time and space, and as cool as that sounds it doesn't do it effectively. That's the main problem with the movie, it has some extremely cool concepts and ideas but theThe movie is extremely disjointed in it's story and pacing. It roams around time and space, and as cool as that sounds it doesn't do it effectively. That's the main problem with the movie, it has some extremely cool concepts and ideas but the execution isn't done well, by the end I didn't feel anything for the characters or the plot. The few good things are very good comedy (in my opinion some of the best for the MCU), some very good cinematography, and the celestial's voice and look is very good.… Expand

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beno1998Nov 6, 2021

This movie did not work personally for me. The story is not that good. The characters were created to protect the human race only from deviants and no from themselves? It does not make any sense. Also, The pace of the movie is too slow.

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jmereszkoNov 8, 2021

Nothing too spectacular and in the end just boils down into an extremely generic marvel movie.

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BradyjohnstonNov 16, 2021

There were parts of the movie that I liked a lot and it felt like the potential was there, but there was just too much going on with too many characters in too little time for me to care that much about what was happening. I appreciated thatThere were parts of the movie that I liked a lot and it felt like the potential was there, but there was just too much going on with too many characters in too little time for me to care that much about what was happening. I appreciated that they attempted to tell a less conventional story and weren't afraid to get into denser themes, but this movie really needed to be two movies or a Disney plus series. I loved the cosmic marvel elements, the sense of scale, and it looked / sounded beautiful. There were even a handful of good scenes between the characters and glimpses of good character development, but it happened across so many characters that none of it really stuck. Also, the third act really failed to do anything genuinely epic - it just felt like it was there out of necessity. The movie was entertaining and none of it was just terrible, but it felt like it needed some more planning and clear direction focused on specific characters.… Expand

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sergiopalma02Nov 16, 2021

I wanted to like Eternals more than I ended up liking it. Dull, colorless and kinda boring.

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ShootinglogicNov 17, 2021

It's not as bad as they picture it. It's just pretty boring and dull. At least they're trying something new and not the same reskinned movie over and over

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MigsLovinNov 21, 2021

The movie had a lot of potential to go one of two ways, horribly bad or amazing. im glad it was niether. enough to keep me interested but no enough to keep me coming back.

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twananNov 27, 2021

Not awful, but a movie that has so much stuff in it, it is unable to properly develop and focus any of it.

PROS - Some likable, memorable characters. (Ikaris, Thena, Makkari, Kingo, Dane) - Cinematography. - Acting. - Ramin Djawadi's music.Not awful, but a movie that has so much stuff in it, it is unable to properly develop and focus any of it.

PROS
- Some likable, memorable characters. (Ikaris, Thena, Makkari, Kingo, Dane)
- Cinematography.
- Acting.
- Ramin Djawadi's music.
- Visual effects, especially on Makkari.

CONS
- Everything is underdeveloped.
- Boring main character.
- Sprite's whole thing with Ikaris.
- Feels a little too disconnected from the MCU.
- Deviants feel useless.
- The Eternals being responsible for humankind's accomplishments is kinda lame.

Honestly, this could've been an awesome Disney+ show.… Expand

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JacobinaDasousaNov 28, 2021

Really wanted to love it. Really couldn't get into it. A decent effort that could've been better

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DeviltherobotJan 19, 2022

The movie is interesting, but would have been better as a series. Marvel mishandled it.

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DangerDave1409Dec 21, 2021

Well yeah it wasn't great. Too many characters with no sympathie. But it linked nicely into the MCU and things to come. So I guess it was fine for me.

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umrttlDec 10, 2022

Left Kumail out of the best part and the plot proves Thanos did nothing wrong.

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finelllaJun 24, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eternals, dirigida por Chloé Zhao, es una película que busca expandir el Universo Cinematográfico de Marvel al presentar a un nuevo grupo de superhéroes cósmicos. Si bien la película tiene una premisa interesante y cuenta con un elenco talentoso, no logra alcanzar todo su potencial.

Una de las fortalezas de Eternals radica en su enfoque en la exploración de la mitología y la historia de los Eternos. La película nos lleva a través de distintas épocas y lugares, ofreciendo una visión única de eventos pasados y cómo estos personajes han influido en la historia humana. Esta perspectiva histórica y mítica agrega profundidad a la trama y nos presenta un grupo diverso de personajes con habilidades extraordinarias.

El elenco de Eternals es destacable, con actores talentosos que dan vida a estos personajes cósmicos. Cada miembro del elenco aporta su propio carisma y presencia en pantalla, lo que ayuda a darle vida a los Eternos y crea dinámicas interesantes entre ellos. Destacan interpretaciones como las de Gemma Chan, Richard Madden y Kumail Nanjiani, quienes se destacan en sus respectivos roles.

La película también aborda temas más profundos, como el propósito de la existencia y el papel de los seres superpoderosos en el mundo. Estos temas son explorados de manera reflexiva y añaden capas adicionales a la narrativa. Sin embargo, a pesar de estos elementos prometedores, la ejecución de la historia puede resultar desigual y confusa en ocasiones, lo que afecta la cohesión general de la trama.

Uno de los desafíos de Eternals es su gran elenco y su extensa historia, lo que puede dificultar la presentación y el desarrollo adecuado de todos los personajes. Aunque algunos personajes tienen momentos destacados y su trasfondo se explora en profundidad, otros se sienten subdesarrollados y carecen de un arco narrativo sólido. Esto puede llevar a que el público se sienta desconectado de ciertos personajes y sus motivaciones.

En cuanto a los aspectos visuales, Eternals ofrece secuencias impresionantes y efectos especiales sólidos. Las escenas de acción están bien coreografiadas y los poderes de los Eternos son visualmente impactantes. Sin embargo, en comparación con otras películas del Universo Cinematográfico de Marvel, los efectos pueden parecer menos impresionantes, especialmente en lo que respecta a las batallas y las escenas de enfrentamiento.

En resumen, Eternals es una película ambiciosa que busca expandir el Universo Cinematográfico de Marvel al presentar a un nuevo grupo de superhéroes cósmicos. Si bien tiene elementos interesantes, como su enfoque en la mitología y un elenco talentoso, la ejecución de la trama puede resultar desigual y algunos personajes carecen de desarrollo adecuado. Aunque cuenta con secuencias visuales impresionantes, en comparación con otras películas de Marvel, los efectos pueden no ser tan impactantes. Aunque no alcanza todo su potencial, Eternals ofrece una experiencia única para aquellos que están ansiosos por explorar nuevos territorios dentro del Universo Cinematográfico de Marvel… Expand

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bertobellamyNov 5, 2021

Well, this is indeed one of the most unique Marvel films, but that doesn't take away the fact that there's nothing special here. It's overwhelming to get to know almost a dozen new characters, some of which are very uninteresting. And, IWell, this is indeed one of the most unique Marvel films, but that doesn't take away the fact that there's nothing special here. It's overwhelming to get to know almost a dozen new characters, some of which are very uninteresting. And, I don't know, but I found Sersi obnoxious.

And don't get me wrong, I'm all about representation, but we all know Marvel and every company in the world get into it just to don't look bad. As for the structure, 'Eternals' plays in the same ballpark as every other MCU film: a bunch of dudes dressed like Power Rangers fighting the bad guy to save the world. Oh, and for the bad guy I mean the deviant monster that had no purpose at all. Chloé Zhoe may have tried to add some depth to the characters, especially with all that about belonging and growing up, but nothing we haven't seen before in a superhero movie.

And, worst of all, this is two and a half hours long! There was no justification for it.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerJul 17, 2022

If the somewhat lukewarm reception to the latest Thor and Doctor Strange is anything to go by, even the average moviegoer is beginning to feel the effects of franchise fatigue with the MCU. Which is why it's disappointing that its most uniqueIf the somewhat lukewarm reception to the latest Thor and Doctor Strange is anything to go by, even the average moviegoer is beginning to feel the effects of franchise fatigue with the MCU. Which is why it's disappointing that its most unique outing that breaks away from the mold in a lot of ways might very well be it's worst effort to date. Eternals experiments with a new tone and style, but forgets to make any of it interesting outside of its admittedly enticing ending.

The film introduces a new team of heroes who are basically a melancholy and boring version of the Avengers, or perhaps more accurately the Justice League considering one of the characters is literally just Marvel's Superman. The writers did their best to try and make them deeper and more complex than the rest of their peers by placing a strong emphasis on their struggle with their complicated origin and purpose. Unfortunately nobody onscreen comes off as anything greater than a basic motivation and a goal, while never undergoing any significant development or growth either. So it all feels like a bunch of unjustified melodrama at the end of the day, akin to what Zack Snyder gave us when he kicked off the DCEU.

It also doesn't help that they're an unlikable bunch. Few times before has an assemblage of such recognizable and usually reliable names been this uncharismatic. On top of being as dull as dishwasher, the fact that the higher powered ones all bear secret resentments towards one another to the point where they anxiously await an opportunity to "clip each other's wings" makes them seem petty and hateful. It's an old trope in these type of group movies that's never made anyone in them endearing.

Then there's the story and adventure themselves to consider, which lack excitement to boot. Kumail Nanjiani does his darndest to inject some life into the mix, but the script is working against him at every turn with bland action sequences and largely humourless attempts at comedy. Things do pick up some steam in the final act however. It's legitimately fun watching these guys and gals beat the crap out of each other thanks to their neat powers, and the shocking cliffhanger conclusion honestly had my jaw on the floor. Paired with the compelling post-credit stingers I became cautiously intrigued with the future of these heroes despite not enjoying the majority of what came beforehand.

Ultimately, it gets some points for pulling something out of its butt right there at the end to actually leave me awaiting a sequel. Although, that follow-up is going to need to improve on a lot. On top of the stuff I already mentioned, this narrative only serves to highlight how the MCU has the most convoluted and perplexing lore of any cinematic property possibly ever. Featuring more cosmic threats, entities, organizations, races, dimensions, and gods than the entire Cthulhu mythos. I will say the additions to it here do turn out to be fascinating and have immense potential moving forward if handled correctly. This was sadly just a very poor introduction to this portion of the universe that hopefully the later installments will be able to overcome.… Expand

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Bartleby_theCatFeb 21, 2022

The last third of the movie (after the plot twist) makes this movie somewhat enjoyable. The problem is that the first two thirds lacks focus. There are too many characters, and it is difficult to become invested in any of them. TheThe last third of the movie (after the plot twist) makes this movie somewhat enjoyable. The problem is that the first two thirds lacks focus. There are too many characters, and it is difficult to become invested in any of them. The character development is obligatory and superficial. I can overlook the bad CGI and ridiculous looking costumes. The problem is that it's a three hour movie, and the first two hours are kinda boring.… Expand

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wadisplaceNov 11, 2021

I found it hard to understand this movie. I believe all the characters had had their own movies made about them in the past. But without that knowledge it's very hard to understand what is going on in this film. I did not enjoy it.

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akstiNov 7, 2021

Great movie. I don't understand the bad critics from the officials. Build your own opinion.

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tim73034Jan 16, 2022

This was my least favorite of any marvel movie I have watched. I didnt think the characters were very fleshed out. There were a few cool moments, I dont think the director did a good job.

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Voodoo123Jan 15, 2022

+Decent cast and production value
+Intriguing concept
-Very generic Saturday morning cartoon style plot -Tonally very messy -Forgettable soundtrack Overall Eternals wasnt as bad as some of the reviews id read had led me to believe but put+Decent cast and production value
+Intriguing concept
-Very generic Saturday morning cartoon style plot
-Tonally very messy -Forgettable soundtrack

Overall Eternals wasnt as bad as some of the reviews id read had led me to believe but put next to the stronger releases upto this point it definitely stands out as a messy product. The tone changes almost scene by scene and there doesnt seem to be a particular style to the direction just exposition scene after exposition scene. Not really sure i like the direction the last few marvel films have taken but this one sits firmly in the category of ok for a 'switch off enjoy then forget' experience.… Expand

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RalfbergsApr 15, 2022

While I like that we finally see new characters introduced to Marvel, the movie itself I somehow found it a bit average, dunno why.

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andre27Jan 24, 2022

Razoável, muito longe daquilo que a Marvel consegue produzir. Esperava um bocado mais.

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kdevittNov 13, 2021

This was such a slog to watch, felt nothing like an MCU movie. Lots of pretty scenery and people staring into the distance but not much else. Found some of the CGi pretty clunky too, which is unusual for Marvel. There hasn’t been an MCU movieThis was such a slog to watch, felt nothing like an MCU movie. Lots of pretty scenery and people staring into the distance but not much else. Found some of the CGi pretty clunky too, which is unusual for Marvel. There hasn’t been an MCU movie I’ve really hated - some have been exceptionally mediocre - but this is easily the worst of them for me. Yes - I preferred Thor The Dark World, but no, it’s not as bad as WW84. Even the much hyped post credit scenes managed to be boring.… Expand

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AshmasterXXJan 12, 2022

if you ever struggle falling asleep, try your best to watch this movie and care about the randomly generated named characters and it'll do just the trick!

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Player2-WaterNov 27, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. E-Value: 5
Acting: 8
Plot: 6

The twenty-sixth instalment of Marvel Cinematic Universe features another group of superheroes called Eternals which is not only very much unknown superheroes but even lesser known heroes than Black Panther, Ant-Man and even Shang-Chi. Originally slated for release at the end of 2020, the movie was delayed until now due to COVID-19 pandemic where theatres all over the world were closed.

A long time ago, a group of an extraterrestrial superpowered race called Eternals which consists of Ajak (played by Salma Hayek), Sersi (Chan), Ikaris (Madden), Kingo, Sprite, Phastos, Makkari, Druig, Gilgamesh, and Thena (Jolie) were sent to Earth by the Celestial Arishem to exterminate a monstrous extraterrestrial race called Deviants from wiping all life forms in the universe. Once they wiped out the Deviants, the Eternals went their separate ways and lived among humanity for many years.

In the present day and after the events of Avengers: Endgame, Sersi and Sprite are living in London and the former is currently in a relationship with her human boyfriend, Dane Whitman (played by Kit Harrington). They are attack by a Deviant called Kro until Ikaris show up and save them but Kro escape. Realising that the Deviants have return, they travel to South Dakota to meet up with Ajak but she was already killed by Kro when they arrive. With the death of Ajak, the Eternals have to gather the others who are living in other countries to fight against the returning Deviants.

For the first time ever, I find this movie not so good like the other past movies. Normally, MCU movies are all great and even the weaker ones like 2008’s The Incredible Hulk and 2013’s Thor: The Dark World are enjoyable to watch but this one I don’t find it enjoyable. For one, the main characters are less interesting because there are too many characters in the main role which leave very little room for character developements for each of them. Salma Hayek’s role was underutilised as she was killed off early. It was a total waste for her to be this role. I was also disappointed that Kumail Nanjani who played Kingo did not participate in the final act. Despite this, the casts still give their best performance especially Lauren Ridloff who does not any lines and she relied on sign language which she does a great job.

The pacing in this movie is also bad as the movie keep switching from current events and flashbacks back and forth to the point I find it hard to follow. Combined with 157 minutes runtime and the lack of character developments, this movie is really boring at the end of the day. While the movie still have funny, heartwarming moments, great special effects and direction from Chloe Zhao, they are not enough to save the movie. I felt that Eternals would be better of as a Disney+ series at best or at least, start off as a series first before having a movie. As part of the tradition of the franchise, stay back for mid credits scene and post credits scene.… Expand

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BitbatNov 6, 2021

Chloe Zhao is great at directing drama movies but it really shows that it is her first time directing one of these types of movies. I really like the diversity and representation, but it's not the reason why this is mediocre. Hard to followChloe Zhao is great at directing drama movies but it really shows that it is her first time directing one of these types of movies. I really like the diversity and representation, but it's not the reason why this is mediocre. Hard to follow plot, the fact that it could have been solved earlier, and ikaris just not living up to many potential makes this one of the lower ranking marvel film. Best to stream, not worth it to watch in theatres.… Expand

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theredskyNov 25, 2021

Is it as bad as the critics are saying? No. Is it a film that breaks the boundaries of a Marvel film? Also no. Eternals is in this weird limbo where there is a lot of stuff I like but for everything I liked, there was something I didn’t like.Is it as bad as the critics are saying? No. Is it a film that breaks the boundaries of a Marvel film? Also no. Eternals is in this weird limbo where there is a lot of stuff I like but for everything I liked, there was something I didn’t like. The film’s visuals and directing are honestly some of the best in the series. The environments and shots look consistently great. Sometimes there is the awkward visual effect but that’s expected at this point in Marvel. The music is pretty good at points but very forgettable at others which sucks because the good pieces are really gold but the bad pieces are really bad. Half of these characters I found interesting (Sersi, Ikaris, Sprite, Gilgamesh, and Druig) while the other half I found to be boring and uninteresting. Chloé Zhao is a great director but I’m not a big fan of her writing. I feel the same way about her previous film Nomadland. There is a lot of exposition that can be interesting sometimes when combined with the pretty visuals but also really boring. Sometimes they prioritize the exposition over character work which is one of the reasons I found some of these characters to be uninteresting. The action is this way as well where it can be really fun and different sometimes but other times it does nothing to stand out from other Marvel films. I am glad Marvel tried to do something much different. I truly am but it definitely could have been done better. I really hope the negative critical reception doesn’t disuade Marvel from making something different in the future. I would really only recommend this if you are big into Marvel movies.… Expand

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veshchesNov 18, 2021

For me, the movie lacked drama and tension. It was also too serious. Not fun like other Marvel movies.

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DiptanshuJan 29, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hard to watch!
It was a mess the story felt like dragging,
the starting bit and ending bit was engaging but in between it felt like stopped felt like couldn't get pass half a movie
the action and VFX were awesome, music was good and the Overall idea of eternals and there story in earth felt amazing but executed poorly as they are new characters james gunn did it way better with GOTG then this,
the mcu's connection too felt like conditional although the post-credits were mind-blowing.
the different cultures and time-periods were amazingly showcased,
the characters felt little dull although the kit-harrington's and karun's character were amazing to watch rest were average. This movie has more explicit things then any other mcu although rated pg13 the sex scene felt little extra. the starting GOT reunion of kit and ikarus was awesome,the whole relationship aspects in the movie like the sprite loving ikarus and others they haven't had impact on us and the whole celestial's threat was like it'll get pass although the ending was engaging after ikarus twist. the postcredits specially the star-fox one was awesome and the kit-harrington's was amazing,Overall the whole movie felt soul-less and it was hard to watch halfway through it felt dragged still A onetime watch for continuing MCU's Journey!… Expand

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Sosmooth1982May 15, 2023

It was an ok movie. Just hard for me to get into. The movie is just to hard to fathom as a real possibility. With their powers it's dumb they only can fight the machine things.

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5

DeltasarfyNov 15, 2021

Nada demais.... 2 chato... 3 ato previsível. Filme feito para crianças entenderem.

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