Eternals review round-up: Marvel's latest superhero flick is 'not exactly boring, but hardly exciting either'
3 years, 4 months ago

Eternals review round-up: Marvel's latest superhero flick is 'not exactly boring, but hardly exciting either'

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Early reviews said it is a disappointment that Oscar-winning #Nomadland director Chole Zhao had to embrace the “straight-up expository conventionality of Marvel filmmaking” and alter her filmmaking sensibilities for Eternals Marvel’s newest superhero film Eternals has received mixed reviews from critics, with a few critics calling it a “sophisticated PowerPoint presentation”. The review called Zhao’s decision to alter her style “something of a disappointment.” “Yet Zhao’s sensibility, to a degree, is there — in the casual humanity of the characters, in the flow of quip and conflict and passion, in the beauty of the effects, in the deceptively effortless way that Zhao scales up her logistical skills. Bigger isn’t always better.” BBC: “Eternals is more serious in tone and more deliberate in its pacing than the average Marvel movie, with less of the usual banter and no cameo appearances by other superheroes. More than any previous MCU movie, Eternals feels like “just a superhero movie” and a “we’re running out of characters” movie.”

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‘Eternals’ opens with $71M but audience response is mixed
3 years, 4 months ago

‘Eternals’ opens with $71M but audience response is mixed

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — “Eternals,” one of Marvel’s most ambitious efforts to expand its superhero universe, arrived in theaters with about $71 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates. The previous Marvel release, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” the studio’s first Asian superhero movie, also hasn’t received permission to open in China. In its …

Eternals review: Nomadland director Chloé Zhao meets far too much CGI in a battle for Marvel’s soul
3 years, 4 months ago

Eternals review: Nomadland director Chloé Zhao meets far too much CGI in a battle for Marvel’s soul

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Her work is thoroughly invested in the core decency of humanity …

Eternals movie review: Hey, at least it’s not as bad as Black Widow!
3 years, 4 months ago

Eternals movie review: Hey, at least it’s not as bad as Black Widow!

Hindustan Times  

Chloe Zhao’s Oscar follow-up, Eternals, gets so much wrong, it becomes a task to keep up even after a short while. In the flashbacks, Zhao hurriedly takes us through the Eternals’ arrival on Earth, how a few instantly fell in love with humans while others were frustrated by their greed and violence. As Thena, she plays an Eternal who loses …

'Eternals' movie review: This 26th MCU film is inclusive and majestic
3 years, 4 months ago

'Eternals' movie review: This 26th MCU film is inclusive and majestic

The Hindu  

The Oscar-winning director, Chloé Zhao creates a timeless, mellow superhero film in Eternals, the 26th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Opening in 5000 BC, the movie shows 10 super beings, Eternals, sent by the Celestial Arishem to Earth to fight monsters called deviants. Eternals Director: Chloé Zhao Cast: Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, …

Eternals review: Marvel’s celestial ambition thuds back to Earth in formulaic blockbuster
3 years, 4 months ago

Eternals review: Marvel’s celestial ambition thuds back to Earth in formulaic blockbuster

ABC  

A tale of cosmically conflicted beings who watch over the balance of life on Earth, Marvel's Eternals – directed by Oscar winner Chloé Zhao – arrives with an admirable degree of conceptual ambition, promising a grand meditation on the universe and a superhero cohort far removed from the tired archetypes of the form. Kumail Nanjiani told GQ: “If I'm playing …

Review: ‘Eternals’ has a lot of firsts but way too much else
3 years, 4 months ago

Review: ‘Eternals’ has a lot of firsts but way too much else

Associated Press  

You can tell “Eternals” is going to be epic right from the opening crawl line: “In the beginning.” That’s right, the film actually swipes language from the Book of Genesis. The reach sort of fits, in a way: “Eternals” isn’t just another origin story for a clutch of new superheroes but the creation myth for the entire Marvel universe itself. …

Review: 'Eternals' has a lot of firsts but way too much else
3 years, 4 months ago

Review: 'Eternals' has a lot of firsts but way too much else

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The reach sort of fits, in a way: “Eternals” …

Marvel's Eternals: Where to Watch, Movie Review, Release Date, HD Download, Cast, Trailer, Book Tickets
3 years, 4 months ago

Marvel's Eternals: Where to Watch, Movie Review, Release Date, HD Download, Cast, Trailer, Book Tickets

India TV News  

The American superhero film, Eternals is all set to release in India. Eternals Release Date Eternals releases in India on November 5. Eternals Tickets Online Eternals tickets can be pre-booked on the official websites of leading cinemas like PVR, INOX, Cinépolis, Carnival Cinemas, and SPI Cinemas, and also on platforms like BookMyShow and Paytm. Eternals Director Chloé Zhao Eternals Screenplay …

Eternals Is a Disaster of Intergalactic Proportions
55 years, 2 months ago

Eternals Is a Disaster of Intergalactic Proportions

Slate  

However you may feel about the place superhero blockbusters have occupied in the cultural landscape for the past dozen-plus years, there is something ineluctably sad about the way directing one has become the primary marker of success for a gifted emerging filmmaker. Distinguish yourself in your field, as Chloé Zhao did when she won the Best Director and Best Picture …

Eternals review: New movie branded Marvel’s ‘most disappointing film’
3 years, 4 months ago

Eternals review: New movie branded Marvel’s ‘most disappointing film’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Guardian’s Steve Rose wrote that “there’s just too much going on”, adding: “It’s not …

Chloe Zhao on possibility of sequel to Eternals: Will decide future plans once we see how the film interacts with the world
3 years, 4 months ago

Chloe Zhao on possibility of sequel to Eternals: Will decide future plans once we see how the film interacts with the world

Firstpost  

Eternals definitely has “repercussions on the future” but Marvel were “really encouraged to make a standalone film, and a film outside the main storyline,” says director Chloe Zhao. Oscar-winning filmmaker Chloe Zhao says Kingo in Eternals is a character that ’loves pop culture and showmanship,’ which is why making him a Bollywood star grooving to a ‘beautiful, joyous dance sequence’ …

Eternals first reviews: Marvel film dubbed 'most disappointing' MCU movie
3 years, 4 months ago

Eternals first reviews: Marvel film dubbed 'most disappointing' MCU movie

Hindustan Times  

The international reviews of Eternals have been released and it has received mixed reactions. Actors such as Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Harish Patel, Kit Harington, Salma Hayek, and Angelina Jolie star in the film. In his review for Forbes, Scott Mendelson wrote, “More than any previous MCU …

Three stars for Chloé Zhao's 'disappointing' Eternals
3 years, 4 months ago

Three stars for Chloé Zhao's 'disappointing' Eternals

BBC  

Three stars for Chloé Zhao's 'disappointing' Eternals Marvel Studios Oscar-winning Chloé Zhao directs the latest Marvel superhero movie, which is watchable but ultimately unmemorable. And Kingo shoots lasers from his fingers: one of the best-known facts about the film is that Nanjiani committed to an intensive, transformative body-building regime in preparation, but as there isn't a single shirtless shot to …

Eternals: New video shows more desi wedding scenes featuring Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden and others
3 years, 4 months ago

Eternals: New video shows more desi wedding scenes featuring Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden and others

Hindustan Times  

Marvel Studios have released a new featurette for Eternals ahead of the film's release on November 5. The new video focusses on director Chloe Zhao's vision for the film and how she wanted to combine the film's epic scale with intimate stories of its characters. The video also includes clips from behind the scenes as the cast and crew shot …

Kumail Nanjiani Took His Mother’s Help for Sherwani Look at Eternals World Premiere
3 years, 4 months ago

Kumail Nanjiani Took His Mother’s Help for Sherwani Look at Eternals World Premiere

News 18  

Marvel’s next biggie in the MCU is Eternals. Nanjiani’s traditional outfit for Eternals’ world premiere caught everyone’s attention. Meanwhile, the early reviews of Eternals after its world premiere have described the film as completely different from the usual Marvel outings. Movie ticket selling company Fandango’s Erik Davis called Eternals “spectacularly weird” and “honestly refreshing”. Marvel’s #Eternals is spectacularly weird & …

Critics Applaud Marvel's Eternals for Redefining Superhero Movies, Specially Mention Post Credit Scene
3 years, 4 months ago

Critics Applaud Marvel's Eternals for Redefining Superhero Movies, Specially Mention Post Credit Scene

News 18  

The world premiere of Marvel Studios’ much-anticipated Eternals was held on Monday night at the iconic El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles. #Eternals pic.twitter.com/jKiMJukn4S— Tessa Smith – Mama's Geeky October 19, 2021 Another early review shared by Radio Jockey Gabriel Carvalho read, “Had the honour of watching Eternals today. 👇 pic.twitter.com/KvtTtBgbdg— Gabriel Carvalho October 19, 2021 He also applauded Zhao …

Eternals first reactions: Critics call MCU film 'spectacularly weird', 'Marvel’s version of Snyder’s Justice League'
3 years, 4 months ago

Eternals first reactions: Critics call MCU film 'spectacularly weird', 'Marvel’s version of Snyder’s Justice League'

Hindustan Times  

Eternals premiered in Los Angeles on Monday night and though the embargo on the review is yet to be lifted, critics have taken to Twitter to share their first reactions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe film. Directed by Oscar-winning Chinese director Chloé Zhao, Eternals is MCU's 26th film and introduces an ensemble of actors into the superhero universe. He tweeted, …

The Eternals: Harish Patel gets billing on new poster with Angelina Jolie, Kit Harington and others
3 years, 6 months ago

The Eternals: Harish Patel gets billing on new poster with Angelina Jolie, Kit Harington and others

Hindustan Times  

Marvel released a new trailer and a new poster for their upcoming superhero movie Eternals on Thursday. The trailer offered no new glimpse at actor Harish Patel but the poster has a surprise treat for his fans. Harish Patel has a small role in Marvel's Eternals. "Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Bryan Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry …

6 Reasons Why We Believe 'Eternals' is the Most Diverse Marvel Film Till Date
3 years, 9 months ago

6 Reasons Why We Believe 'Eternals' is the Most Diverse Marvel Film Till Date

News 18  

The Eternals teaser was launched on Monday evening stoking major fan frenzy. Not just the visual spectacle that it offers, Eternals is also being hailed as one of the most diverse films from the MCU till date. He said that it had a “strong sense of representation.” The Asian factor The Asian region is one of the biggest markets of …

Eternals teaser out. Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden in Chloe Zhao's new MCU chapter
3 years, 9 months ago

Eternals teaser out. Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden in Chloe Zhao's new MCU chapter

India Today  

Marvel fans, the teaser trailer of Eternals has finally released. MCU’s epic new chapter stars Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Kit Harington, Kumail Nanjiani, Gemma Chan and Richard Madden in important roles. Eternals marks Academy Award winner Chloe Zhao’s big Hollywood film. In the teaser trailer, you can also get a glimpse of Richard Madden's Ikaris and Gemma Chan's Sersi tying …

Marvel Drops First Teaser for 'Eternals,' Angelina Jolie, Gemma Chan Steal the Show
3 years, 9 months ago

Marvel Drops First Teaser for 'Eternals,' Angelina Jolie, Gemma Chan Steal the Show

News 18  

The first teaser of Marvel Cinematic Universe’s highly anticipated venture Eternals is out now. In the two minute-long teaser, we first see Gemma Chan and Richard Madden as the first Eternals to arrive on earth. They have helped human beings in achieving wonders but have never interfered in their matters, ‘until now.’ We then see the other Eternals, including Salma …

The Eternals' teaser trailer shows Marvel's newest superheroes squaring off against humanity's gravest threat
3 years, 9 months ago

The Eternals' teaser trailer shows Marvel's newest superheroes squaring off against humanity's gravest threat

Firstpost  

“Throughout the years we have never interfered, until now,” the Eternals say, making their appearances. The teaser trailer for The Eternals was released by Marvel Studios on Monday, 24 May 2021. “Throughout the years we have never interfered, until now,” the Eternals say, making their appearances, while Skeeter Davis’ ‘The End of the World’ plays presciently and mournfully in the …

Eternals teaser: Marvel teases Indian-style wedding, Harish Patel's scene with Angelina Jolie. Watch
3 years, 9 months ago

Eternals teaser: Marvel teases Indian-style wedding, Harish Patel's scene with Angelina Jolie. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Marvel on Monday released the first teaser for Eternals, the studio's new superhero movie, directed by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao. The teaser gives glimpses of several moments, including a wedding in true Indian style, a dance sequence, and the conflict that finally forces the Eternals to reveal themselves to the world. The teaser also gives a better look at Indian actor …

Harish Patel on Starring in Marvel's Eternals: People will Say Ibu Hatela Did Something New
3 years, 10 months ago

Harish Patel on Starring in Marvel's Eternals: People will Say Ibu Hatela Did Something New

News 18  

Actor Harish Patel currently has the entire country looking him up on the internet. pic.twitter.com/TUU5848QYR— Marvel Studios May 3, 2021 As the Marvel Cinematic Universe finally finds it’s India connect, we spoke to Patel on how he landed this once-in-a-lifetime project, the experience of the shoot, which mostly took place in London’s Pinewood Studios, and working with Oscar winning director …

Marvel Studios Offers First Look at 'The Eternals', Fans Can't Wait to Watch More of Angelina Jolie
3 years, 10 months ago

Marvel Studios Offers First Look at 'The Eternals', Fans Can't Wait to Watch More of Angelina Jolie

News 18  

Walt Disney Co’s Marvel Studios on Monday encouraged superhero fans to return to movie theaters, a show of support for pandemic-battered cinemas trying to stage a comeback amid competition from streaming services. “See you at the movies,” said a three-minute-long trailer designed to stir excitement for 10 upcoming Marvel films including “Black Widow,” “Eternals” and a “Black Panther” sequel. pic.twitter.com/jZVYL6fOq6— …

The Eternals: First poster for MCU film may have been accidentally leaked by star Ma Dong-seok
4 years, 7 months ago

The Eternals: First poster for MCU film may have been accidentally leaked by star Ma Dong-seok

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Marvel actor Ma Dong-seok may have accidentally leaked the first poster …

Kumail Nanjiani: The Eternals is the most sci-fi of all Marvel films
5 years, 1 month ago

Kumail Nanjiani: The Eternals is the most sci-fi of all Marvel films

India Today  

Actor Kumail Nanjiani, who is part of the star-studded cast of Marvel Studio’s The Eternals, says the big budget superhero saga gave him the feeling of working on a independent movie. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, The Big Sick star called the film an epic project that eclipses all of the other Marvel superhero films made till date. Making …

Angelina Jolie and Richard Madden evacuated from Marvel’s The Eternals set after bomb found
5 years, 4 months ago

Angelina Jolie and Richard Madden evacuated from Marvel’s The Eternals set after bomb found

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Angelina Jolie and Richard Madden were among the cast members evacuated …

Meet the Eternals: As Marvel lays its bets on next phase of superheroes, here's a look at the Avengers' successors
5 years, 5 months ago

Meet the Eternals: As Marvel lays its bets on next phase of superheroes, here's a look at the Avengers' successors

Firstpost  

It’s fair to say that the Eternals probably represent the biggest challenge that the MCU has faced yet, when it comes to endearing a group of minor and vastly unknown characters to an audience that, at this point, absolutely must be experiencing at least some superhero movie fatigue Editor’s note: The characters — and story-lines — that inhabit popular comic …

Marvel launches into post Avengers 4 phase, hires Chloe Zhao to direct Eternals
6 years, 5 months ago

Marvel launches into post Avengers 4 phase, hires Chloe Zhao to direct Eternals

Hindustan Times  

Chinese film director Chloe Zhao, who made a splash with her 2017 Western The Rider, is all set to helm Marvel Studios' next potential franchise, The Eternals. Penned by Matthew and Ryan Firpo, the project features super-powered and near-immortal beings known as Eternals and a monstrous off-shoot known as the Deviants that were created by cosmic beings known as Celestials. …

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