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It is an ambitious undertaking no doubt that intends to explore a few interesting ideas but Zhao goes for it without working out the fundamentals first. She aims for the intimacy with surface-level digging into these superpowered beings but with there being no incentive for us to even bother, the emotions & warmth don't shine through. Add to that, the story is needlessly overlong, tediously paced, and is filled with characters without camaraderie with one another. Erik Pedersen (March 9, 2022). "Kids' Choice Awards Nominations Set; Miranda Cosgrove & Rob Gronkowski To Host Show". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 9, 2022 . Retrieved March 9, 2022. We go on these emotional journeys with these Eternals to figure out who they are and what it means to be human," shares director Chloé Zhao. Simons, Dean (October 27, 2022). "Here are the winners of the Saturn Awards 2022". Comics Beat. Archived from the original on October 27, 2022 . Retrieved October 27, 2022.Ellwood, Gregory (February 20, 2021). "Chloe Zhao Says 'The Revenant' Is Her 'Eternals' Inspiration [Interview]". The Playlist. Archived from the original on February 20, 2021 . Retrieved February 20, 2021. In a mid-credits scene, Thena, Makkari, and Druig meet the Eternal Eros and his assistant Pip the Troll. In a post-credits scene, an unseen person [c] questions whether Whitman is ready to wield the Ebony Blade.

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