What is this actor doing in a film like this if he could be the next Bond?

Elizabeth Olsen faces a peculiar dilemma in this whimsical fantasy romcom: choosing her afterlife and deciding which of her two late husbands she might want to join. The film carries a lighthearted charm, peppered with humor about death, though some jokes miss their mark. Emotional moments demand audience surrender, a challenge I found difficult.

The story begins with Joan, initially portrayed as an elderly woman by Betty Buckley, who dies of cancer shortly after her husband Larry chokes on a pretzel. Both are magically restored to their younger selves, played by Olsen and Miles Teller, and are sent separately to The Hub, a processing center for the newly deceased. Here, they are offered a variety of afterlives, from Weimar World (now with zero Nazis!) to Smokers World (because cancer cant get you twice!).

Joans real complication is her first husband, Luke (Callum Turner), who died in the Korean War and has waited 67 years in this musak-filled purgatory to reunite. Each option presents advantages and drawbacks. Luke, despite their limited past, is strikingly charming and patient, while Larry represents a full life of family and shared memories. The film repeatedly suggests the answer to Joans choice is obvious, though the decision feels more nuanced than mere attraction.

Turners performance neither enhances nor diminishes his rumored potential as the next James Bond. His character is more an idealized figure than a tangible partner, while Teller and Olsen earnestly navigate the romantic dynamics. Yet the true highlights are two supporting actors: DaVine Joy Randolph and John Early, playing the afterlife coordinators. Randolphs relaxed comic timing and Earlys precise, uptight humor bring the most laughter. A subtle joke about their on-again, off-again relationship adds charm.

For some viewers, Eternity may be a sweet, enjoyable watch, largely carried by its supporting cast. However, the story and conclusion are quickly forgettable, leaving little lasting impact about choosing an eternity.

Author: Olivia Parker