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This is quite obviously Hell. You pick one eternity that will last FOREVER yet most of the locations are so specific that you'd probably get sick of them in a weekend.

The mountains or the beach or Studio 54 might be a cool place to hang out with zero consequences for a few days, but forever?

Seeing it as it is I'd definitely become one of the "AC's", at least their existence changes occasionally.

The film itself is an interesting concept and well acted, but I felt like there was something unspoken that was actually very unsettling in hindsight about this film.

Oh well, enjoy your existential dread I guess.

This was like reeeeeally wonderful. Charming, magical, human, what movies are about. The premise had me in a choke-hold; you'll think about your own life, your choices, your loves, your legacy, your mortality. And if you'd do anything different. Cried like 5 times. Put Da'Vine Joy Randolph in everything.

Just left the preview screening of Eternity and I am... shook. I fell in love with this one from the trailer and it absolutely did not disappoint. It's proper old-school romcom vibes but with a magical, mind-bending twist: Joan finds herself in the afterlife and has just one week to decide where - and with whom - she wants to spend eternity. From the first scene, I was hooked. The afterlife world is whimsical, heartbreaking, funny - basically everything you didn't know you needed.

All we are is a collection of memories, right? This film gets that so perfectly. Elizabeth Olsen is just gorgeous, and honestly one of the best actresses of our generation. She's charming, human, magical all at once and I was bawling my eyes out multiple times. Her and Miles Teller (and Callum Turner)? Chemistry for days. My heart genuinely hurt in the best way.

It's clever, emotional, funny and so relatable. I laughed, I cried, I felt. If you love romcoms that actually stick with you, this is it. Go see it, fall in love, have your heart broken a little - it's so worth it.

It was a good date night movie. It's been a minute since my wife and I have been able to see a decent film that wasn't all action-packed. I didn't know much about it going in, but I've always been a fan of Miles Teller movies.

This one actually reminded me a bit of Albert Brooks' Defending Your Life - which is another great movie, by the way. It had a nice mix of serious undertones and comedy at the same time.

It's definitely not what I personally believe the afterlife to be, but it was an interesting take. The acting was really solid, and even though it's a comedy, I found it surprisingly thought-provoking. It dives into what love and marriage really mean in a way that sticks with you.

Do you need to see it in theaters? Not necessarily. But will you laugh? Absolutely. You might even tear up a little. I found it entertaining, and I'd definitely watch it again.

Firstly, the idea is new and unusual. Until about the middle, it's just interesting, then the plot with the incomprehensible throwing of the characters slips a little, but at the end - almost to tears: all these breakups with feelings... Although it seems that they could have made the story deeper and more dramatic, but it's still very good and exciting.

Watched at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.

Eternity is a solid comeback to the fantasy and romantic comedy genre with a good sense of a humor and three fun lead performances from Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner.

Let's be honest, the narrative and concept isn't really grand as previous movies like Defending Your Life and other romance movies have discussed stories like this before. Which is true that the writing is predictable, the structure is basic and the characters are pretty much one-noted or the typical kind of characters you witness from the romance genre. Yet, the movie still is fun because of the three strong chemistry between Olsen, Teller and Turner, which all three proves great conversations, chemistry and interactions between one another.

Observing their conversation, comedic tone and personalities were the best aspects about the movie. Alongside with some nice production designs and solid camerawork. Although some of the humor didn't land, certain pacing does drag, as a whole, it is a solid romance movie that is a good one time watch.

From the opening scene, Eternity captured me completely - not just as a rom-com or fantasy, but as a heartfelt meditation on love, loss, memory, and what truly defines "forever." Director David Freyne has crafted something rare: a film that feels both grand in its premise and deeply intimate in its emotional beats.

The setup is beautiful: after death, everyone has a week in a mesmerizing "Junction" to decide where they'll spend eternity. Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) finds herself between two loves - her first husband Luke (Callum Turner), who she barely lived a life with because of war, and Larry (Miles Teller), the man she grew old with and built her life around.

What makes this movie exceptional are its performances. Olsen is luminous, conveying regret, affection, longing and the weight of a life well-lived yet full of unspoken "what ifs." Teller's Larry is warm, grounded, vulnerable; Turner's Luke is wistful, idealized, yet heartbreakingly real. The supporting cast - especially Da'Vine Joy Randolph and John Early as the afterlife coordinators - provide levity without undercutting the emotional stakes.

Visually and tonally, Eternity strikes a sublime balance. The afterlife is painted with whimsical, imaginative touches - it's not bleak, not pretentious, but magical and precise. The production design, the pacing, the color palettes - all serve the story, mirroring the moods of nostalgia, hope, and sorrow. The soundtrack underscores emotion without becoming manipulative.

If there is anything minor to quibble with, it's that in parts the film leans heavily into its joke-beats, which slightly undercuts what could be even more poignant, especially in its final act. But honestly, those moments are few, and they never diminish the movie's overall resonance.

What makes Eternity soar to a 10/10 for me is that it asks a question we all think about: what would you choose, between what was, and what might have been? It doesn't answer it easily. It doesn't try to trick you. It trusts its characters - and its audience - to feel.

If you love stories that linger in your heart, that make you both laugh and cry, that explore love in all its complicated beauty - Eternity is not just worth your time, it's essential.

My husband and I saw this pre-release as the "mystery movie" at our local theater and both enjoyed it. The actors did a great job and you really felt like the young characters were the actual younger version of the senior characters. It had an enjoyable plot that kept you laughing and interested to find out how it would end the entire time. In the end, we were happy with the final ending :)

A spiritual rom-com that balances absurdity and sincerity with impressive poise. Elizabeth Olsen shines as a woman caught between two great loves, with Miles Teller and Callum Turner delivering strong turns as her equally compelling suitors. Set in an afterlife that feels more grounded than fantastical,

Freyne's Eternity is a rare original that invites laughter, reflection, and just the right amount of heartbreak-a warm, thoughtful journey through the emotional weight of love, memory, and what we choose to carry forward.

Another solid Regal Mystery Movie. The film centers on the idea of the afterlife, and who to spend it with, and where. For all eternity. There's a lot of fun creativity throughout, but the plot treads on too familiar ground.

Positives!

+Main trio does a great job. Miles Teller really captures that old man in a young mans body.

+DaVine Joy Randolph and John Early provide great comedic relief without undercutting the heart.

+Novel view of the afterlife.

+Great set design.

Negatives!

-Romcom tropes are here unfortunately.

-Ending was predictable.

-Missed opportunity to elaborate on the negative memories that were glossed over.

I was surprised that I liked this one so much. There's enough thought provoking scenes to make you analyze your own life. Plenty of humor. Plenty of emotion. Perfect for a date night, or a solo viewing. 7/10.

-GremlinLord615.

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A Beautiful, moving, and occasionally dragging,rom com Eternity is a pretty good film that rewards viewers with emotion laughter and a pretty well told story about life after death and what awaits you at the half way point to heaven and what is your next path in the afterlife.

Eternity does test the viewer's endurance at times. The pacing sometimes becomes confusing and uneven, especially through the middle third of the movie where long contemplative sequences sometimes lack its momentum While these moments may resonate with viewers who enjoy a movie with good storytelling, others may find themselves wishing the narrative would move forward more decisively.

I wasn't overly impressed with Elizabeth Olsens character it was very mediocre acting.

It's a pretty good movie and a well told story but needed a lot more.

I saw this movie last night and wasn't too impressed. I found it very predictable, not really funny and far too long. They could/should have wrapped it up 20 minutes earlier at least, as the end just dragged on and on, and there was little doubt as to how it would end up. The performances were fine. This is the sort of movie one might happily watch on a plane, by way of a diversion, but I was pretty disappointed to have gone to a theater to see it.

A high-concept love triangle featuring a solid cast, Eternity worked for me despite some (predictable) storytelling swings it kept taking. Sure, it's packaged in a very sweet, sugary way, but like most such modern (yet trying to be vintage) candies, the taste doesn't last too long after they've melted in your mouth. The one-liner plot and the cast would definitely make you want to watch this without doubt, and the cherry on top of the cake includes the aesthetic set designs (of the afterlife) blended with real locations.

Also, the real star of the film (for me, at least) is Da'Vine Joy Randolph with her spontaneous responses and expressions. Teller and Olsen display great chemistry, but I can't say the same for Callum Turner and Olsen. It could also be that the film keeps shoehorning Turner's character into the textbook definition of a "hot guy" without much personality. Teller's, on the other hand, comes across as a relatable fit, with a boy-next-door persona that's a lot easier for anyone to connect with. So, even when the characters start making key decisions, it was easy to see where things were headed. Plus, we don't really feel the passage of time.

Olsen's character conflict is the driving force, but Joan (her character) feels like an extension of herself. Olsen did mention in an interview that she feels distant from modern pop culture, which made playing a 90-year-old soul in a younger body particularly relatable for her. So, her final decision did not feel very DECISIVE. However, director David Freyne retains the colourful framing all the way, making Eternity extremely pleasing to sit through. On the whole, this qualifies as GOOD but not EXCEPTIONAL.

P. S. I actually wanted this to be more of a screwball comedy than a romantic comedy.

It was an "okay" watch, that pretty much sums it up. Definitely not bad but nothing special even with a unique plot. Jokes didn't land and didn't hear anyone laughing at theatre but there were some emotional scenes, if you are into that. Don't expect too much and you probably won't regret it!

Not worth the movie ticket tho, I suggest you stream it if you want to see it.

Life can sometimes present us with hard choices. However, according to the latest feature from writer-director David Freyne, death can hand us some even bigger ones. That's the dilemma posed to Joan Cutler (Elizabeth Olsen), who passes away after a long and happy life. But, once in the afterlife, she faces a task that's not at all what she expected, given the unforeseen nature of what eternity turns out to be. It turns out that the deceased get to pick the form of eternity that they wish to experience, one drawn from a virtually infinite range of interests based on personal preferences. But there are a few catches: (1) newly arrived spirits have a week to choose the eternity they wish to experience, and (2) once they make their decision, there's no changing it. However, this process is further complicated for Joan by the fact that two predeceased souls have awaited her arrival, both of whom want to accompany her into whatever form of eternity she selects: her recently deceased husband of 65 years, Larry (Miles Teller), and the first love of her life, her long-departed first husband, Luke (Callum Turner). She loves them both, feelings that Larry and Luke freely reciprocate. But how can Joan make such a difficult choice? Her assigned afterlife coordinator (AC) (John Early) tries to help, as does Larry's AC (Da'Vine Joy Randolph), but there's only so much they can do. The same is true for Larry and Luke, as well as Joan's recently deceased best friend, Karen (Olga Merediz), but the final decision is hers. So what will she decide? "Eternity" presents viewers with an intriguing tale of what to do under circumstances as trying as these. It thus shows that what most of us imagine to be a time of ever-lasting bliss and harmony can carry challenges not unlike the lives we just left, even if potential happiness ultimately awaits us for successfully surviving such tests of character. In that sense, it calls to mind parallels examined in such previous related offerings as "Defending Your Life" (1991) and "What Dreams May Come" (1998). And, in doing so, this delightful supernatural romantic comedy-drama holds viewer interest well with its numerous plot twists, inventive and surprisingly edgy humor, steady narrative pacing, and fine performances from the entire ensemble, especially Randolph and Early in memorable supporting roles. It's also gratifying to watch a romcom that doesn't resort to clichés or get trapped in the kinds of sappy, manipulative tropes so often typical of releases in this genre. Indeed it's refreshing to see a depiction of eternity that certainly doesn't unduly feel like it. Here's hoping the real thing comes across the same way.

Rating - 8.3: Overall, a cute rom-com that explores the love triangle dynamic in a unique way by touching on themes of morality and the afterlife; this movie does a good job incorporating humor throughout, but is still pretty formulaic to the rom-Com template as the second half of the movie becomes pretty safe and predictable.

Direction - Good: The direction on a macroscale feels like an homage to 60s cinema, while also using the ridiculousness of the world to add to the humor; The direction on a microscale feels like 60s cinema, and it does a good job of bringing out the comedy and the relationships in the interpersonal scenes; Storytelling is pretty simple, often using comedy and love story tropes to fall back on to drive the story forward; Tension is built by using your interest in this love triangle to keep you invested in what happens next

Story - Pretty Good to Good: The concept is a pretty unique idea for a love triangle as it explores this idea in the afterlife, touching on ideas of morality and love in a fun and cute way; The plot structure is pretty linear and formulaic; Character writing is pretty standard for a love triangle with characters being from the 50s and 60s

Screenplay - Good: The dialogue is funny as they do a good job trying to mix humor into the dialogue to make the movie funny and cute; The humor is a big part of the storytelling as it makes the movie fun and enjoyable, even though it tries to be a little too funny with there being a joke in almost every piece of dialogue; The symbolism is fun and cute as it touches on topics like love and morality, and how this plays into the afterlife; The foreshadowing is present and fine for the most part, even though it is a bit predictable towards the end

Acting - Pretty Good to Good: Miles Teller - Good (Has a lot of charisma and comedic timing; Has good chemistry with the cast, especially Olsen and Joy Randolph), Elizabeth Olsen - Good (Plays the lead well and has this 60s aura that really works for her character; has good chemistry with Teller and Turner to help bring to life this love triangle), Callum Turner - Pretty Good (Pretty good in his role and holds his own; He has pretty good chemistry with the cast, especially Olsen), John Early - Pretty Good (Plays his role well, and he has pretty good chemistry with the cast), Olga Merediz - Pretty Good (Has pretty good comedic timing and pretty good chemistry with the cast, especially Olsen), Da'Vine Joy Randolph - Good (Shows her Oscar-winning talent as she fills up the room with her personality and charm and has great chemistry with Teller), Rest of the cast - Pretty Good (Everyone plays their role well in helping elevate the cast and playing to the comedy standards the movie sets)

Score - Good: Pretty standard, helps with setting the tone and creating an entertaining energy

Soundtrack - Pretty Good to Good: Pays homage to the 50s and 60s

Cinematography - Good: Standard for a Rom-Com; pays a part in helping set up jokes and making the movie funny

Editing - Good: Standard for a rom-com; pays a part in helping set up jokes and making the movie funny

Production Design - Very Good: Make this world feel unique, as the idea of a junction before finding your eternity plays a part in the messaging for the movie, and it plays a part in the humor because many of the jokes are laid into the production design itself

Costumes - Pretty Good

Pacing - Pacing is fine for the most part, but a bit slower in the second half

Climax - Climax is cute and enjoyable, but feels very formulaic with other rom-coms that involve a love triangle

Tone - Tone very much feels like a Rom-Com that pays homage to the 50s and 60s

Final Notes - Saw premiere at Austin Film Festival.

A24 and David Freyne deliver a romantic comedy with a distinctly classic style, the kind that seems to have been lost in modern cinema. It captures the essence of a love that doesn't pretend to be intellectual, but rather expresses itself through feelings, narrated in a story that is both funny and deeply introspective.

With a charming cast including Miles Teller, Elisabeth Olsen, and Callum Turner, we delve into a story full of moments and sweetness that, amidst the science fiction it proposes, takes us on a delightful journey through time, through what we lost and what we built.

Eternity skillfully crafts a narrative about time and moments. This journey toward love through memories offers a charming film that invites us to appreciate a path filled with fun and chemistry between its protagonists, who present us with three endearing characters grappling with decisions and memories of their own joys and sorrows. It's a script with standout moments that manages to tell a simple yet nuanced story, exploring the very essence of our capacity to love.

Directed by David Freyne, with a touch reminiscent of the great classics, this is a delightful story that touches hearts and brings tears to your eyes. It explores the different kinds of love and what it truly means to find your soulmate, without aspiring to be anything more than a romantic comedy with the familiar tropes of a genre that delights and continues to delight when crafted with care. A film that skillfully balances eccentricity, humor, and emotion, offering the viewer genuine pleasure in a story of love and memories.

It has its ups and downs, but that doesn't stop us, as viewers, from enjoying the film. While it clearly follows the rules of romantic comedy, it deviates enough from the beaten path to forge its own style, achieving a refreshing moment of romantic tenderness with a charming story. It's a sweet, spiritual, and somewhat witty take on the dreams that can arise in the afterlife.

One of the biggest surprises of 2025, this film brings justice to a genre that has often been denied its due. A love story that invites us to relive memories and enjoy all the ways of loving and experiencing each of the milestones that mark our lives.

Tonight I went to a theater to see an advance screening of Eternity. It was worth the effort. It is a unique rom-com that is funny, romantic and thought provoking. To be clear this is not a faith based - Christian film. While it does deal with life after death it really addresses more of life during life. This film poses a quandry you normally would think could only come up in a time travel concept but is handled differently here in a unique and satisfying way. A great film to go see in the theater this Thanksgiving and Christmas season!

While the foreshadowing gives away most of the turns in the film, the solid acting, unpretentious dialogue, lively environments, and easy humour kept me interested.

I really enjoyed watching a "rom-com" centred around 'everyday' love. I think people of a certain age will appreciate the questions asked in the film.

I love the plot of the movie, however it's executed quite poorly. Eternity is supposed to be a romcom, the comedy part really isn't that funny, and for the romantic part, also not that romantic. Which makes this almost 120 mins movie a dragging and sometimes really boring.

The best part is the performance of Elizabeth Olsen, she's leading the whole movie. I also likes Miles Teller, but he is limited by the script. Callum Turner definitely is not one of my favourite actor, so can't comment on his acting.

For the script, it's really poorly written, while the story constantly developing, but it is not going anywhere. The twist and ending is just bad, we could have guessed, but again, executed poorly, and just don't see why.

'Eternity' opens up in a relatively conventional way. Viewers are introduced to an elderly couple - Larry and Joan - who are chatting while driving to a gender reveal party their pregnant daughter is hosting.

During the party, it just so happens that Larry - while eating a pretzel - is shown a photo of Joan's first husband, who died in the Korean War. Larry promptly chokes on the pretzel and ends up at the junction hotel, which is really the beginning of the afterlife. From here, the film shifts gear and starts to get interesting.

At the junction hotel, Larry - played by Miles Teller - is met by Anna, his friendly 'AC' (afterlife coordinator) played with hilarity by Da'Vine Joy Randolph. ACs are there to help guests pick the eternity they want to spend the rest of their afterlife in. There's just one catch - you only get to pick one eternity and you have a week to decide. If you take longer than a week, you have to get a job in the junction hotel. And if you try to escape your chosen eternity, you go into the void, a kind of purgatory that you can't escape from.

Having chosen his eternity, Larry is all set to go when he notices Joan - played by Elizabeth Olsen - having succumbed to cancer, has also made her way to the afterlife.

Things get even more complicated when Joan and Larry realise that Joan's first husband Luke, played by Callum Turner, is also at the junction hotel. It turns out that Luke has been waiting for Joan to arrive for a very long time. To make things more interesting, Luke also has an AC named Ryan, played skilfully by John Early. This turn of events leads to Joan having to spend a week with Larry and a week with Luke in different eternities. She then has to decide who she will spend her eternity with.

From a conceptual point of view, I found this film really interesting. In one sense, going to the afterlife is a simple idea. But because no-one knows what it's like, the portrayal of what happens in the afterlife is open to interpretation. This is fantastic since it allows for a lot of freedom in storytelling. Thanks to the writing of Pat Cunnane and David Freyne, the story takes a number of twists and turns, which makes the story equal parts compelling and unpredictable. Ultimately, this makes for a really entertaining experience.

Another thing I really liked about this film is the set design. The junction hotel genuinely feels like a combination train station/hotel. It even has the names of people departing and their eternity destinations displayed on a large, airport style electronic board. Then there are the security staff, whose job is to keep order and catch people trying to escape their eternity. Each day at the hotel is like a convention, with vendors opening up their booths to promote their particular brand of eternity to recent arrivals to the afterlife. This is clever and adds an interesting element to the story.

The interplay between Miles Teller and Callum Turner is interesting and unique. You get to see their characters evolve and grow over the course of the film. Elizabeth Olsen also delivers a nuanced performance as Joan. She shows us how even when someone thinks they have made the right decision, they can still agonise over it and second guess themselves. In Joan's case, she gets to explore something she never imagined possible. But even then, she still wonders if she has chosen the right path. This makes the story all the more compelling.

There's a great supporting cast too. In my view, the two ACs really help to elevate this film. I say this because the on-screen chemistry and banter between Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Anna and John Early as Ryan enhance the story. Their characters are central to the plot, so they are not just there to fill gaps. They bounce off each other and there are some hilarious scenes that arise from their interactions.

At times, the mood of the film switches between funny and sombre, and sometimes I wondered what it was trying to achieve. But eventually, I was rewarded as the story began to take shape. Plus, as the story progresses, the characters show real emotional depth, which serves to enhance the overall atmosphere.

The film also imparts some important messages about not revisiting the past, as well as being comfortable with the choices one makes over the course of their life. This is explored in one of the eternities Joan finds herself in. It's here that Ryan Beil, who plays Fenwick, delivers a great performance in his turn as a host who sells tickets to a memory ride.

There's also great use of symbolism and irony during this movie. It's subtle while also being powerful. I won't say too much here other than that what's not said communicates a few home truths about how life works. I attribute this to the writing and direction of David Freyne, who has done a great job in crafting a solid story based on the very abstract concept of the afterlife.

Teller and Olsen also have executive producing credits for this film and it shows. I got the feeling that they had a lot of creative input into the story. Regardless, they both deliver fantastic performances that make for a refreshingly original movie. Callum Turner is also great in his role as Luke. Part antagonist, part good guy, his performance is crucial to the ever-increasing conflict that features in this story.

A final note on direction. David Freyne successfully delivers a multi-layered and fascinating story. More importantly, he turns what could have been a formulaic rom-com into so much more.

Overall, 'Eternity' explores an interesting concept in a unique way. It has well rounded performances, as well as a great story with compelling characters. Less rom-com and more drama, Eternity is well worth the watch.