Going into this movie, I didn’t have high hopes for anything particularly original or surprising—and that expectation was confirmed, as is often the case with movies from Marvel. The filmmakers chose to stick with familiar patterns, opting for a straightforward approach: heroes versus villains battling for the survival of all people. The story centers on a god who dispatches teams of superheroes with special abili…

I enjoyed Eternals in much the same fashion that I often do with superhero films: the story and conversations were engaging enough for me to finish watching, though they didn’t captivate me so thoroughly that I'd want to view it again anytime soon. Let's be realistic: unless we happen to possess exceptional intelligence or striking looks, if a Marvel movie suddenly became reality, our part would likely be as helpless…

It feels overstuffed, ultimately undermining its own strengths. The movie struggles to connect emotionally because so much material is packed into its runtime; attempting to evoke a wide range of feelings for numerous characters within two and a half hours simply isn't feasible. While the film boasts solid construction and visually striking imagery—things that were expected—it fails to create genuine emotional inv…

This is a fun film, though perhaps a bit too revisionist and fantastical. After a second viewing, I was utterly dazzled by Chloé Zhao's visual magic and the entire cast and crew. It’s best experienced on a big screen. Druig reflects on watching humans destroy each other despite having the power to stop it, questioning if their mission is a mistake and whether they are truly helping humanity build a better worl…

The storytelling in Eternals isn’t without problems that impact how it flows and moves along, yet Chloé Zhao still created a worthwhile addition to the Marvel franchise. The movie features really strong performances from a fantastic group of actors, and while Zhao uses some tried-and-true Marvel approaches, her personal touch adds fresh elements—like the beautiful visuals and thoughtful exploration of belief and w…