The Afterlife: A Choice Worth Taking
Death, with its unpredictability and lack of control, is a uniquely daunting prospect for those who have meticulously planned their lives. Yet, it's in these moments of mortality that we're faced with a paradoxical conundrum: How do we prepare for an existence where there's no data, no insight, and no certainties?
Enter David Freyne's latest film, "Eternity," which imagines a world where afterlife coordinators guide newly deceased souls through a process of choosing their ideal forever. For those who dread the unknown, this film offers a reassuringly comforting notion: that death can be a choice, rather than an irreversible event.
The movie follows Joan (Elizabeth Olsen), a recently deceased woman who must decide between her husband Larry (Miles Teller) and her first husband Luke (Callum Turner). As she navigates this impossible decision, the film invites us to consider our own desires for the afterlife. Do we want a tailored paradise of our design? Or do we crave uncertainty?
Freyne's film is not about offering an unconventional ending but rather about how it makes viewers feel. By exploring the power of love, fear, and nostalgia, "Eternity" poses fundamental questions about human existence: What happens to us when we die? Will we be reunited with loved ones in some form of heaven or hell?
Ultimately, the film suggests that death can be both liberating and terrifying. While it frees us from our earthly worries and concerns, it also leaves us with impossible choices and a lingering sense of uncertainty.
As we watch Joan navigate her afterlife options, Freyne reminds us that having control over our destiny is often an illusion. Our lives are precious and fleeting, and the afterlife can be both a source of comfort and terror. "Eternity" offers no easy answers but encourages us to confront the complexity of human emotions and desires.
In this sense, the film is not just about the afterlife but about living in the present moment. It's about cherishing the time we have and embracing our mortality as an opportunity for growth, love, and self-discovery. As Freyne says, "If death releases us from these impossible choices, 'Eternity' celebrates the beauty in that uncertainty, whatever it may look like."
Death, with its unpredictability and lack of control, is a uniquely daunting prospect for those who have meticulously planned their lives. Yet, it's in these moments of mortality that we're faced with a paradoxical conundrum: How do we prepare for an existence where there's no data, no insight, and no certainties?
Enter David Freyne's latest film, "Eternity," which imagines a world where afterlife coordinators guide newly deceased souls through a process of choosing their ideal forever. For those who dread the unknown, this film offers a reassuringly comforting notion: that death can be a choice, rather than an irreversible event.
The movie follows Joan (Elizabeth Olsen), a recently deceased woman who must decide between her husband Larry (Miles Teller) and her first husband Luke (Callum Turner). As she navigates this impossible decision, the film invites us to consider our own desires for the afterlife. Do we want a tailored paradise of our design? Or do we crave uncertainty?
Freyne's film is not about offering an unconventional ending but rather about how it makes viewers feel. By exploring the power of love, fear, and nostalgia, "Eternity" poses fundamental questions about human existence: What happens to us when we die? Will we be reunited with loved ones in some form of heaven or hell?
Ultimately, the film suggests that death can be both liberating and terrifying. While it frees us from our earthly worries and concerns, it also leaves us with impossible choices and a lingering sense of uncertainty.
As we watch Joan navigate her afterlife options, Freyne reminds us that having control over our destiny is often an illusion. Our lives are precious and fleeting, and the afterlife can be both a source of comfort and terror. "Eternity" offers no easy answers but encourages us to confront the complexity of human emotions and desires.
In this sense, the film is not just about the afterlife but about living in the present moment. It's about cherishing the time we have and embracing our mortality as an opportunity for growth, love, and self-discovery. As Freyne says, "If death releases us from these impossible choices, 'Eternity' celebrates the beauty in that uncertainty, whatever it may look like."
. I mean, on one hand, the idea of having a say in what comes next is kinda appealing. But then again, can we really trust those afterlife coordinators to guide us? What if they're just trying to make our choices easier for them than for us?
i think its actually really interesting how it makes u think about what happens after we die... is it supposed to b some sort of utopia or do we like, wanna keep our options open? idk, but the fact that it asks us 2 confront our feelings about mortality is pretty deep, u feel?
What if her decision affects someone else in the afterlife? 
The more I think about it, the more I realize that this whole "afterlife" thing is still a total mystery. 
And you know what? That's kinda okay with me... because when we're alive, life is already full of unknowns and uncertainties. We just have to learn to navigate them together 
she totally brings joan to life and i'm so here for her character arc. anyone else see this movie? what did you think of it? 
anyway, i loved elizabeth olsen in the movie, she was so relatable 
it's just a fancy way of saying we're all stuck with our own personal demons. I mean, can you imagine having to choose between two people you love? It's like, what if they both want different things for us in the afterlife?! 
. The thing is, life is hard enough without having to worry about some mystical realm waiting for us at the end. Can we just focus on making the most of what we've got instead of worrying about some afterlife fantasy? 
just thinking about all those ppl stuck in limbo is giving me anxiety my grandma's birthday was last week and she passed away alone with no family to say goodbye 
death isnt just a mystery its real life and it hurts
anyway freyne did good job with this movie its more about embracing the uncertainty and living in the present, thats somethin we can all relate to 
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. It's funny how this movie can make you think about mortality in a weird way - like, what if our lives aren't as precious as we thought? 
But at the same time, it's also super scary and emotional. I love how the movie makes me think about all my own feelings on death and the afterlife. My friend told me that 50 Shades of Grey was a big hit in 2015 
, but I'm not sure if this one would be for everyone... some people might find it too intense or confusing. Still, it's definitely got me thinking about what I'd want when I... you know 
anyway, movies are great but let's not forget we got actual problems in this world 
I mean, who wouldn't want to choose their own afterlife? 
But at the same time, it's also super deep and makes me think about my own life choices and regrets. Like, what would I really want in an afterlife? Would I want to be with loved ones or experience new things? 
The movie is so thought-provoking and makes you question everything! 
And I love how it's not just about the afterlife, but about living in the present moment and cherishing every second we have. That's like, the most important thing ever! 
but at the same time, not knowing whats next can be scary too 
its like freyne says, having control over our destiny is often an illusion 
anyway, its a really thought-provoking film that makes u feel all the feels 
. But at the same time, it's also super scary because you realize that death isn't just one thing, but lots of different possibilities.
... like, we're always trying to control our lives and plan for the future, but maybe death is actually more liberating than we thought 
. Maybe that's the real takeaway from this movie...
The movie doesn't give any easy answers, but it makes me realize that our lives are so short & fleeting, we should be trying to live in the moment & enjoy every second of it