Eternals (2021)

Eternals operates on a philosophical plane, exploring the tension between divine predestination and human free will through the mythology of the Celestials, creator entities that sow life on planets to generate heroes through Deviants. The protagonists, immortals with innate powers, embody a sacrificial heroism and group affiliation, protecting civilizations without seeking personal glory, which evokes cardinal virtues such as prudence and fortitude. However, the narrative introduces a surreptitious theological conflict: human creation as a cosmic experiment for a utilitarian end (birth of a destructive Celestial) questions the intrinsic dignity of man, subordinating it to an impersonal cosmic order. There is no redemptive grace or personal transcendence, but a determinism that the Eternals must challenge with their agency. The family is presented as an eternal bond of loyalty, beyond biological ties, affirming the ecology of natural bonds. Visually spectacular, the violence is raw but stylized, without excessive gore. Absent woke ideological contraband, it prioritizes collective human flourishing over individualism. Suitable for mature teenagers, it invites us to discern whether true heroism lies in obeying a superior plan or in responsible freedom towards the common good, recalling natural law as the root of order.