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One of the common defenses of Eternals revolves around its LGBTQ+ inclusions, such as the "first openly gay hero" and the depiction of same-sex relationships. Critics argue that this demographic element is being overstated as the sole reason for the film's failure or review manipulation, claiming it is used as a "woke" scapegoat to distract from the film's narrative flaws.
In reality, most audience members and critics note that the representation is minor and unobtrusive, with no significant plot points centered on these aspects. Instead, the consensus is that the film's shortcomings are rooted in poor storytelling, uninspired direction, and deviation from classic Marvel action and storytelling formulas.