Eternity Review: I didn’t go into Eternity with any expectations. Honestly, I almost forgot I even had the screener. Life’s been chaotic, our son just turned one, sleep is a myth, time barely exists, and suddenly my wife goes, “Hey, I really want to watch that movie.” And that was the little push I needed to drag myself to the screening.
Best decision ever. Because Eternity isn’t just cute, it isn’t just emotional. It isn’t just clever. It’s one of those rare films that sneaks up on you, holds your heart hostage, and doesn’t let go.
My Rating: 3.5/5
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Eternity |
| Genre | Romantic Comedy / Fantasy Drama |
| Director | David Fra |
| Cast | Elizabeth Olsen (Joan), Miles Teller, Callum Turner, Divine Joy Randolph, John Early |
| Runtime | 1h 52m |
What Eternity Is Actually About
The premise sounds high-concept, but the movie keeps it surprisingly grounded. A woman dies. She enters a sort of afterlife “lobby,” where souls get one week to decide who they want to spend eternity with.
Her choices?
- The man she spent her entire life with
- Her first love, who died young and has literally waited decades for her
On paper, it sounds simple. In the movie… It’s anything but.
My Experience Watching It ( The Part Where I Nearly Died Inside)
I’m not someone who cries easily in movies. But I spent 85% of this film on the verge of tears. Not because it’s depressing, it’s actually really funny, but because it hits you where it hurts: love, regret, missed chances, old wounds, the stuff you don’t talk about out loud.
What surprised me the most was how light on its feet the whole thing is. It never tries to answer “What is the meaning of life?” like so many similar movies do. Instead, it keeps the focus tight:
- Who is your forever person?
- What makes a relationship feel like home?
- Why do people stay? Why do they leave?
- What does loving someone for a lifetime really look like?
It made me think about my own marriage in a way I wasn’t expecting. Not in a dramatic, existential-crisis way, but in that warm, “oh damn, that’s my person” way. Watching this with my wife made the whole experience even more intense. It turned into a perfect date night movie… one that lingers long after the credits roll.
The Performances That Hold This Whole Thing Together
Miles Teller and Elizabeth Olsen absolutely crush it. But what really sold me is how they mimic the mannerisms of their older versions. You buy into their history within minutes, the bickering, the inside jokes, the familiar comfort of two people who’ve lived a whole lifetime together.
And then there’s Callum Turner, who brings this bittersweet charm that makes the “first love” angle feel real instead of cliché.
You genuinely understand why Joan is torn. You might even switch sides a couple of times. I did.
Divine Joy Randolph and John Early bring the comedy, but not in a loud, “look at me” way. They’re funny, warm, and carry their own emotional beats.
Where the Movie Falters (Slightly)
My only gripe? The ending feels a bit rushed. Not bad… just rushed.
There’s a big concept that the movie hints at for two hours, and when it finally pays off, the scene ends almost as quickly as it arrives. I wanted just one more beat, one more breath to sit with the consequences.
But even with that, the final moments still land emotionally.
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Good & Bad in Eternity
| What Worked | What Didn’t Work |
|---|---|
| Miles Teller & Elizabeth Olsen’s chemistry feels lived-in and real | Ending feels a little rushed |
| Emotional humor that actually hits | One major idea deserved more screen time |
| World-building is clear, clever, and never overexplained | A few transitions feel slightly fast |
| The film balances heartbreak and comedy effortlessly | Some viewers might want more closure |
| A24’s visual style elevates the story beautifully | — |
Final Thoughts on Eternity
Eternity is the kind of romantic comedy we don’t get anymore, one that’s emotional without being cheesy, funny without being forced, and high-concept without drowning in its own ideas. It feels honest. Warm. Messy in the right ways. And real.
I walked out thinking, yeah… this might be one of my favorite films of the year.
My Rating: 3.5/5
Absolutely worth watching in theaters. Take your partner. Take your emotions. You’ll need both.
