Eternity

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.

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-Full Review on Youtube.

Eternity is such a fun, inventive, sweet, charming, and endearing film that truly surprised me with how good it is.

The premise is really solid and is executed so well. It focuses on a woman who dies and finds herself in the afterlife, having to choose where to spend eternity. She reunites with her recently deceased husband of 60+ years, but also her first husband, who has waited for her for over 60 years in the afterlife. She must now make an impossible choice of which of her husbands to spend eternity with. Great premise right? It speaks to love and the idea of love, of memory and loss, and of hope and dreams. It had far more emotional weight and impact than I was expecting, and makes for a very lovely and absorbing film.

Another huge plus for this film is the comedy. It is genuinely really funny and I think every ounce of comedy was eked out of the scenario, but never to the detriment of the emotion. They had a lot of fun coming up the ideas of the different worlds where people can spend eternity, so keep your eyes peeled on the background of every frame for a good laugh. The dialogue had plenty of great gags and it just and such a warm and nice quality to it.

Of course, it doesn't hurt at all to have such an amazing cast. Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner, Da'Vine Joy Randolph all deliver exceptional performances. They play the humour, the heart, the complicated dynamic so well. Particular Olsen, who really does encapsulate this impossible dilemma so well. It's a great quality of the performances that you never feel annoyed with any of the characters. They all make perfect sense with their choices and actions and you could honestly root for any of them. I can see myself revisiting this film for many years to come!

My only criticism would be that the third act of the film does drag ever so slightly, and I think could have been tighter. But honestly this is a minor blight on an otherwise wonderfully charming film.

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.

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.

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.