The film’s tone is less humorous than most Marvel movies, but the movie boasts cataclysmic stakes. Zhao coaxes compelling performances from each of the principal characters, who all given their moments to shine. Both are strong in their roles as lovers whose relationship just isn’t meant to be. Gemma Chan’s Sersi is basically the lead character in what essentially is an ensemble, and her love affair with Ikaris (Richard Madden) is star-crossed and tumultuous as duty separates the pair for centuries. However, when the Emergence becomes apparent, they seek each other out, and some begin to question their mission and whether or not Earth should be sacrificed to allow Tiamut to emerge. One becomes a cult-type leader, while others become a history professor or a Bollywood star.

As time moves on, the Eternals separate, some on their own while others are in pairs. However, when the Deviants are killed off, what are the super-powered beings who are not supposed to interfere in the affairs of men to do?Įach of the 10 characters becomes the inspiration of mythic gods, heroes, and villains of the ancient world. Here we get to see the Eternals work together and apart to safeguard humans from the Deviants. Zhao effectively uses flashbacks in the film to fill in the backstory.

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