Superhero movies come out all the time, but Marvel’s “Eternals” (2021) is a different breed of a superhero movie.

Throughout history the Eternals have stayed in the shadows, not interfering with human conflict unless deviants are involved. After the events of Thanos in “Avengers: Endgame” (2019), a new threat arrives that will bring them out of the shadows to try and save all of humanity from extinction.

Director, Chloé Zhao, makes a mark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) that will never be forgotten. Her take on the Eternals is very well done, as she does an excellent job at introducing 10 new heroes and many other characters, while giving each of them their own story and character development.

Each actor was perfectly selected for their role and brings more representation into the MCU. Marvel introduces their first Deaf superhero, with Lauren Ridloff’s portrayal of Makkari, and they also introduce more characters of color into the universe.

There are several elements of this movie that are admirable. The cinematography and musical score are truly works of art. While traveling through different times and places, Zhao does a superb job at making sure the audience feels connected to the movie throughout the entire experience, and the music adds a captivating sense of suspense and excitement. While the story does cram a lot of information into one movie, it also has a balanced variety of comedy and drama to keep it serious and light hearted. Moreover, the cinematic-generative imagery (CGI) in this movie is unlike anything Marvel has taken on before. From fulI worlds, weapons and characters, “Eternals” is a spectacle from beginning to end.

My only drawback is that at certain points it feels like the movie should have been split into two parts, so that each of the characters could have more rounded character arcs. Since this movie introduces plenty of new concepts including Celestials, Deviants and other mystical terms, the audience will have to pay close attention.

I went into this movie hesitant, but it blew me away. It was spectacular, and I cannot wait to see what will happen next for the Eternals after the cliffhanger that ends the movie. While I did not necessarily agree with some of the plot decisions, I still think it is one of the most unique movies I have seen. This installment is definitely in my top five Marvel movies of all times. This movie also has a few surprise character introductions that will shock audiences. I highly recommend that anyone go see this movie, even if you have never seen a Marvel movie before. This is a great movie to start with to dip your toe into the Marvel Universe. Marvel’s “Eternals” is now available to watch exclusively on Disney+. I rate this movie a 4 out of 5 film reels.