Did ‘Eternals’ deserve all the hate it received when it premiered? Many viewers argue it’s one of the most undervalued MCU installments. How could it be worse than the recently-released ‘Secret Invasion?’
Angelina Jolie in ‘Eternals’ | Marvel Entertainment
Secret Invasion is the latest MCU project to join a short list of Marvel productions with “rotten” scores on Rotten Tomatoes. It joins Eternals and Quantamania, but it’s important to note that Thor: Love and Thunder barely squeaked by with a critics’ consensus of 63%; the cutoff for “fresh” is 60%.
While Secret Invasion has arguably earned its deplorable 56% score, as it is overwrought with exposition and endless talking, Eternals enthusiasts argue that the Chloé Zhao film is a misunderstood and underappreciated treasure. Did critics simply dismiss it on behalf of its unique approach to the superhero genre? Eternals benefits from resonant themes, beautiful on-location cinematography, and gripping characterizations. However, it garnered a shockingly-low 47% critics’ consensus (despite the 77% approval rating from audiences). Here’s what folks on Twitter have to say.
‘Eternals’ is far superior to its low-rated siblings
eternals being here really doesn’t sit right with me.. https://t.co/PePp2tdy84
— joe (@mcumagik) July 31, 2023
will never understand the eternals hate https://t.co/tNExnZQduJ
— ken tennyson (@armanisbliss) July 31, 2023
ETERNALS is Top3 MCU with the strongest direction & by far the most impressive cast.
If only the script had been tighter, it could have been a genre masterpiece.
It is still a solid film.
That 47% is ridiculous.
Considering all MCU scores, it deserved at least 75+.
At least. https://t.co/aoWiA4qO8Q pic.twitter.com/iW4zMBwMRv
— Phantom (@effoff1988) July 31, 2023
Watched it again…still don’t get the critical condemnation
rewatched eternals actually paying attention this time and it’s still not a bad movie pic.twitter.com/5liFjZUZay
— alex (@VIRGOSGR00VE) July 27, 2023
Did ‘She-Hulk’ receive a little unearned adoration?
She-Hulk is far worse than eternals …
— Miguel Gonzalez 🚂🏆🌟 (@docmaic) July 31, 2023
‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ was kind of a mess…sorry Taika
How’s Thor love and thunder is better then The Eternals? https://t.co/NRjbfZLXBZ pic.twitter.com/7zepYcUi91
— D✨got baptised by Harry (@dayas_smile13) July 31, 2023
‘Eternals’ rocks… and we will die on this hill
I will always defend Eternals like that was a top tier MCU film those they get it, get it pic.twitter.com/B0qtCSkrb2
— Sunflower Babe 🌻 (@softyellowpetal) July 31, 2023
ETERNALS IS NOT A BAD FILM pic.twitter.com/vUVPjJlhqM
— P (@avengersxwanda) July 31, 2023
Eternals was easily and 8/10 I’ll stand on it till I die
— fuckyuhmum (@fuckyuhmum) July 31, 2023
Do we see spot a misogynistic trend?
Do you guys ever think about how the hate for Eternals is only white adult men complaining because their one male character they thought was gonna be the villain but wasn’t and they got mad because he got his ass handed to him by badass women??? pic.twitter.com/Z7VjdyevzO
— Jay 🏹 Supports WGA & SAG (@Hawkmaestro21) July 31, 2023
It was different…that doesn’t automatically make it bad
Eternals deserved better, beautifully showcased themes relating to evolution, motherhood and free will. Not all MCU films need to have guns and explosions to be considered good, just a good story. pic.twitter.com/CNkOJlTSYs
— Sunflower Babe 🌻 (@softyellowpetal) July 31, 2023
The thing is, The Eternals really shouldn’t be on this list. I will always stand by it as being a good film. Is it a little long? Yes. Is it a little more focused on emotion than action? Yes. Did it oversimplify elements for the movie audience? Yes. But it’s actually really good https://t.co/7A6JV1cG8b
— Joe Glass🏳️🌈Preorder The Miracles now! (@JosephGlass) July 31, 2023
The writing and special effects are top-notch
the way eternals got way over hated but it actually has the best writing and cgi and characters out of all these like you can’t tell me this movie is bad idc https://t.co/PN4MZAaJMi pic.twitter.com/DKmJrjLKcv
— ✩ ☾ ricky *⁀➷ (@loveandjusticee) July 30, 2023
Be careful what you say about ‘Eternals.’ We will write you off
If you hate this movie we cannot be friends #Eternals pic.twitter.com/TLarky1dYz
— Jay 🏹 Supports WGA & SAG (@Hawkmaestro21) July 31, 2023
Angelina Jolie with THAT look…sold
Eternals being controversial and trending again, opinions all over the place. But I know we all had the same thoughts here..👀 pic.twitter.com/F91U2sDMCR
— Bae (@Sheeeeeeeeshss) July 31, 2023
