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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I thoroughly enjoy Eternity. It's the cleverest rom-com I've ever seen, with its one-of-a-kind plot, strong acting and vivid development of the setting.

Recently deceased Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) finds herself in an impossible situation: she must choose one of her husbands to spend eternity with in the afterlife and only gets one chance to get it right. It's between Luke (Callum Turner), her first husband who died young after fighting in a war and Larry (Miles Teller), her second husband who she had children and grew old with.

There have been movies about the afterlife before, of course, but I've never seen a rom-com with this as its main focus, and I love how both of those aspects interact throughout the film. Along with the imaginative plot, the world building of the afterlife is hilariously creative. There are a lot of different choices for how to spend one's eternity, like Paris Land, Capitalist World, Casino World, Beach World, Men Free World, and countless more. There is something for everyone, and it would be hard to choose where to go even if you didn't have to pick between your two husbands. The acting is phenomenal. Being reverted to the physical state during the happiest time of their life, even though they all look young, their souls remain the same age as when they died, and the actors speak and act exactly how an elderly person behaves. Seeing Joan interact differently with each of her past husbands is extremely entertaining. Her shyness with Luke feels like young love whereas her tender annoyance with Larry feels exactly how you behave when you know someone for a long time. I also adore the side plot exploring the relationship of Anna (Da'Vine Joy Randolph) and Ryan (John Early) - Larry and Joan's ACs, respectively (you'll figure out what AC means when you watch the movie).

There are many themes of uncertainty, regret, possibility, and hope in this film. I found it intriguing that the afterlife represents living life to the fullest and the importance of memory, but also displays messages of adaptability and acceptance in difficult situations. Be advised that there are some mature themes present, including profanity, drinking, and suggestive scenes.

I give Eternity 5 out of 5 stars and I recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. It releases in theaters on November 26, 2025. By Katherine S., KIDS FIRST!

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!

I've been quite excited for this film actually and I heard rumors it would be the Monday mystery movie so I knew I had to get my tickets. I think this film has such an interesting concept here and I think the movie really succeeds with me and I found myself to love this for the most part and I just think this movie really succeeds with such a great and romantic story throughout its runtime. I just think the acting here is phenomenal and our three main characters of Larry played by Miles Teller is truly fantastic and he gives us one of his strongest performances. Joan played by Elizabeth Olsen is also another really strong part of this film and Olsen delivers such a beautiful performance with some of the emotion she portrays in this. Callum Turner delivers another good performance playing Luke and I found these characters to be really strong and charming for me. The romance throughout this movie is really strong for me and I just feel for Joan as this situation is impossible to be in and you just have to feel bad for what's happening to her and the choice she has to make. This movie is also absolutely hilarious and there's some absolutely hilarious dialogue in this film as well and I was literally dying out loud in my theater watching this. This film is also just visually beautiful and David Freyne had such a beautiful vision with this film and he really captures these moments so beautifully. I just really love how this film portrays the questions of uncertainty, regret and more questions presented throughout the film. This movie also really drew at my emotions and I almost felt like crying because of how beautiful this film truly is with some of these ideas presented in it. The production design is also really incredible and I love the set designs in this film and the movie has some incredible scenery as well with this set. Overall I just think this movie is absolutely a gut wrenching and emotional film with hilarious genre blending of comedy as well with the romance and this is definitely worth watching in my opinion.

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 :)

Eternity is one of those special films that the minute it ended, I knew it was one of the best films I have seen all year. A hopelessly romantic rom com that wears its heart on its sleeve, elevated by a knockout cast and exquisite world building. The way it emotionally resonated with me was so profound and impactful; it took me through a full rollercoaster ride of emotions as it explored the beauty of life, love, loss, and the million small things that make life worth living. I laughed, I cried (okay I bawled through it), and was completely swept away by how beautifully it all came together. It's The Good Place, meets Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (aka right up my alley), and I really loved the magical realism of it all. The film perfectly nails the sweet spot between a clever high-concept idea and genuine heartfelt emotion. It has the same effect as a Pixar film; in fact it really is a live action Pixar film. So yeah, this might be one of my favourite romantic comedies ever. It excels on the charm of Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Calum Turner, boosted by hilarious supporting work from Da'Vine Joy Randolph and John Early. Eternity is sweet, poignant, and funny, with ingenious production design and a warmly affecting score. It offers such a clever take on love and the afterlife that if eternity really exists, this is the version I would personally prefer. There may be no such thing as perfection, but Eternity comes remarkably close for the romantic comedy genre. It is genuinely hilarious, imaginative, and so incredibly charming - an actual feel good romantic comedy that had me laughing and crying, what more could you ask for?

Highly recommend.

The premise is intriguing - what happens In the afterlife when a person had multiple happy marriages.

This takes us through one possibility. You show up looking like you did when you were the happiest in life, and you pick from one of the many eternities available. The conflict here is that you can choose to wait for someone to join you. Hence the two husbands, both waiting.

There were at least 7 different ways this movie could have ended. They chose the banal, trite, cloying, safe one. By doing that it feels like everything between the arrival and that ending was wasted.

I gave it 5 stars - 1 for the cowardly ending and 4 for the premise.

. . . in combat or in the line of duty as cops, firemen or port authority employees are bound to empathize with the characters depicted during ETERNITY, particularly if they got remarried to a civilian. They will know from their personal experience that such events open up many cans of worms, which may be of value to fishing folk but not so much for the rest of us. While at least some victims of divorce will retain valid reasons for a mum's-the-word policy about their first husbands, this territory is far murkier for heroes' widows. For those of us who are still navigating such perilous waters in this life, the suggestion that our travails and mental anguish during the Afterlife will not only persist but actually worsen will provide no cinema escape or solace for many of us.

I watched it as a Secret Movie and expected that it would be a horror movie (and I would have walked out). But the premise of someone dying and going to heaven is such an important concept for me that I stayed until the end.

I rated it low because it made a complete mockery of something that should be inspiring (in a completely secular way).

Death and Eternity is a serious topic and I felt that they trivialized the entire concept. The ending (which I won't spoil) was not how I would want to spend eternity.

But the good outcome for me is that while the movie was progressing, I was thinking of my life and realizing that we need to choose wisely while we are here on earth. And I was thinking of those who I have loved in this life and I was thinking of the person I would want to spend eternity with.

And THAT caused me to reflect on my own life and to look back on how I had treated the people I have loved. And at that point in the movie I realized that whatever I thought of the movie didn't matter at all because it (the movie) had already led me to really appreciate the person I have loved the most.

Being alive is (even from a completely non-religious point of view) is one of the most miraculous events in The Universe and we (at least I) should appreciate each day that I am allowed to exist on this planet.

But still, the movie itself was too trivial and is the reason for my low rating.

What a breathtakingly beautiful film. Eternity completely captivated me-not just as a unique rom-com, but as a profound exploration of love and loss. Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner give their best performances, making an impossible choice feel heart-wrenchingly real. The story had me both laughing and crying. It is a warm, wise, and wonderfully original movie. It's an essential watch for anyone who loves stories that truly stick with you.

Eternity is a sweet, fun film that presents an impossible problem yet solves it in a way that feels earned. Several good performances, good characters, and jokes that land. The movie keeps you guessing until the end, but delivers a satisfying conclusion. Would recommend, The entire thing is well done.

Kinda cute, but startlingly derivative. I was expecting Albert Brooks to make a cameo. The lead cast is attractive, except for the dude who looks like a young Lyle Lovett: he was an incredibly stiff and unrealistic actor, I can only imagine him getting this role because he's a Nepo baby.

Rare mistake by A24.

This movie give me so much trauma and hope at the same time I really enjoyed this movie Elizabeth(joan) carried the emotional depth she knows how to balance. Turner (luke) is to good too. The lead cast, particularly Elizabeth Olsen as the woman caught between two lives, and Miles Teller as the underdog second husband, have been praised for their heartfelt and funny performances.this movie deserve so much love and care.

A cinematic experience that captures 3 lifetimes of love and loss, this film takes you on an emotional journey that has you crying one moment and laughing the next against a beautiful backdrop that is the here-now, purgatory and paradise. The characters are incredibly relatable, each brought to life with performances so genuine that you can feel their struggles and triumphs as if they were your own.

This movie was Cinemark's secret movie this month. I was pleasantly surprised to view it since being a "secret movie", you can get a good major movie like "Jurassic Park: Rebirth" or a dud like "The Legend of Ochi". Anyway, this movie was very entertaining and funny. All of the cast are very good, especially the three leads (Miles Teller, Callum Turner, and Elizabeth Olsen). I won't rehash the plot as you can read the synopsis, but I can say the writing is excellent, with many LOL lines. Direction by David Freyne is fine and the cinematography (especially in the mountain scenes) is fantastic. Production values are good as well. So, I would highly recommend you see this when it premieres for general audiences. 8/10.

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.

-Full Review on Youtube.