Marvel Knights: Eternals
Marvel Knights: Eternals

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Marvel Knights: Eternals

2014
Movie
88 min
English

You are thousands of years old. You have amazing powers. You have watched civilizations rise and fall. So why does no one remember any of this? Best-selling author, Neil Gaiman (Marvel: 1602) is joined by superstar artist, John Romita. Jr. (Amazing Spider-Man), to bring you the extraordinary tale of The Eternals. Medical student Mark Curry's world is turned upside-down when he meets Ike Harris, a man who believes that he is part of a centuries-old race of super-powered beings put here on Earth by aliens to preserve and safeguard the planet — and even crazier, tried to convince Mark that he is one too.

Insights

Director: Unknown (Animated Short)Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

This animated short introduces the cosmic race of Eternals, who were created by the Celestials and tasked with protecting Earth from threats. It briefly touches upon their origins, their long history, and their ongoing battle against the Deviants. The narrative sets the stage for understanding their place within the larger Marvel cosmology.

Critical Reception

As a short animated introduction, 'Marvel Knights: Eternals' was primarily a promotional piece for the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe's exploration of the Eternals. Critical reception focused on its effectiveness as a primer for the characters and their mythology, often noting its concise delivery of complex lore within its limited runtime. It was generally seen as a competent, if brief, overview.

What Reviewers Say

  • A quick and accessible introduction to the Eternals.

  • Effectively establishes the basic concepts of the characters.

  • Serves as a useful primer for those unfamiliar with the Eternals mythology.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this short animated piece is not readily available, as it was likely viewed as supplementary content rather than a standalone feature film.

Fun Fact

This short was released as part of the 'Marvel Knights' animation banner, which often produced animated shorts and features based on Marvel properties, aiming to bridge comic book lore with potential cinematic universes.

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