Movie reviews: 'Eternals' is pop psychology superhero flick disguised as depth
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This week, TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'Eternals,' 'Finch,' and 'Spencer.'
The Marvel Cinematic Universe expands this weekend with the theatrical release of “Eternals,” a star-studded superhero film with thousands of years of backstory and 10 new-to-the-big-screen superheroes.
For the uninitiated -- those who don’t know their Jack Kirby from their Bruno Kirby -- the Eternals have existed in comic book form since 1976.
They are 10 immortals lead by matriarch Ajak (Salma Hayek) and Ikaris (Richard Madden). Rounding out the diverse cast (who are often lined up on-screen like they are posing for a 1980s album cover shoot) are matter manipulator Sersi (Gemma Chan); Thena (Angelina Jolie), a warrior with super strength and the ability to fly; strongman Gilgamesh (Don Lee); Makkari (Lauren Ridloff), the fastest woman in the universe; Bollywood star Kingo (Kumail Nanjiani) who can shoot fireballs from his palms; the childlike ancient Sprite (Lia McHugh); master inventor Phastos (Brian Tyree); mind control expert Druig (Barry Keoghan); and Sersi’s human (or is he?) boyfriend Dane Whitman (Kit Harington).
Pay attention. You may need a scorecard to keep track.
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