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Early reviews from critics paint a picture of a movie that is visually stunning but narratively underwhelming. Scott Mendelsohn of The Hollywood Reporter describes The Eternals as "barely a superhero movie," relying heavily on scale, a cast of largely unknown characters, and some intrigue but lacking the signature Marvel punch. The consensus appears to be that the film feels disconnected from the rest of the MCU, resembling a standalone story that doesn't quite tie into the broader universe.