Episode 149: Eternals: A Bad Film With Characters That Are Interesting?

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find the Captain America: Brave New World review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2025-02-20T23_49_47-08_00 In this episode, Maverick and Andrew review the 2021 Marvel film 'Eternals', discussing its plot, character dynamics, and overarching themes. They explore the film's attempt to tackle grand ideas such as godhood and responsibility, while critiquing its storytelling and character development. The conversation delves into the strengths and weaknesses of various characters, the film's pacing, and the implications of its themes. They also reflect on the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the importance of creating compelling new characters.----------Highlights:0:00 ‘Eternals’ Introduction4:41 Opening Scene6:45 Sersi and the Eternal Crew12:16 The Deviants and Arishem the Celestial17:21 Ikaris The Conflicted Villain28:30 Film Conclusion and Themes31:57 Kingo and his Assistant as Comic Relief35:37 Sprite's Inner Conflict40:54 Druig The Mind Controller43:37 Thena and Gilgamesh49:25 Phastos the Super Engineer56:29 Ajak the Healer and Leader56:53 Black Knight and MCU's Story Choices#eternals #mcu #ikaris #sersi #celestials #arisham #deviants #alostplot #kingo #ajak #druig #thena #phastos #sprite #blackknight #kitharington #angelinajolie #richardmadden #gemmachan #madong-seok #salmahayek #kumailnanjiani #briantyreehenry #billskarsgard #film #filmthoughts