7000 years ago, the all-powerful Celestials create immortal, super powered beings, The Eternals, who help to foster human progress but are forbidden from interfering in conflicts (even Thanos) except for one threat, The Deviants, monstrous creatures bent on destroying humans. The Eternals assimilate as humans experiencing emotions and begin to care for humanity. When the Deviants, more powerful than ever, make another appearance, The Eternals must band together to stop them, but new threats emerge from within that expose a devastating secret causing them to question their purpose even as earth faces extinction.
Boasting
a strong cast including Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie, Kumail
Nanjiani, Salma Hayek, and Kit Harrington, this
is a higher concept film than standard Marvel fare and with a completely
different vibe. The narrative covers
a wide expanse of time and place while centering on the assemblage not one but
ten new characters each endowed with unique powers. Though the exposition
starts methodically, the back half picks up steam and becomes engaging. This is also the most inclusive Marvel film ever
with its themes of acceptance and coexistence.
It's a different
kind of film than fans are accustomed to (somewhat influenced in tone by Zack Snyder’s DC Universe
where death can strike anytime) and a gamble to push the boundaries of Marvel with
its world building of new faces (more
so than Black Panther and Shang- Chi). It has a lot to unpack, but
those who are patient will find this a stepping stone for the broader MCU. Two post credit scenes have huge implications.
*** of **** stars (add ½* for hardcore Marvel
fans)
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