Eternity has an instantly intriguing premise one that hooks you right away with the promise of a heartfelt, chaotic, and charming romcom. And on that front, the film does not disappoint. It brings plenty of laughs and emotional moments throughout its runtime. But what surprised us most is how Eternity also offers a fresh and thoughtful take on the afterlife, introducing unique rules and situations that deepen its love triangle beyond simple infatuation. At its core, the film asks what love truly means when forever becomes a literal choice.
In this version of the afterlife, souls arrive at a “junction” where they have one week to decide where they will spend eternity. When Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) dies of cancer, she is forced to confront an impossible decision: should she choose the man (Miles Teller) she spent 67 years of her life with and built a family, or her first love and first husband (Callum Turner), who died young and has waited over six decades in the junction for her arrival?
What makes Eternity special is that it’s more than just a romcom. Taken purely as one, it satisfies thanks to a main cast with natural chemistry and a love triangle dynamic that remains fun and engaging from start to finish. The constant chaos and comedic antics are well-paced and well-timed, keeping us laughing constantly for almost two hours. The supporting cast, particularly Da’Vine Joy Randolph and John Early, adds even more personality and energy to the film, enhancing the overall romcom experience even further.
But Eternity’s secret sauce lies in how it uses its afterlife concept to explore something deeper and something more emotional. This isn’t a perfect heaven and one wrong choice could mean misery for all of eternity. And the question at the heart of Joan’s dilemma, "do you choose the person who made you happiest, or the one who made you feel safe and content?' is a surprisingly affecting conundrum that left us unexpectedly emotional and in tears. For us, the film does drag slightly toward the end and could have been tighter with a 90-minute runtime. But despite this, Eternity delivers a heartfelt, thought-provoking story that balances humor, emotions, and thoughts beautifully. We walked in expecting a simple romcom and walked out with something far more impactful in our daily lives.
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Eternity (2025) Movie Review: Afterlife Conundrum
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