David Freyne’s Eternity is an inventive, heartfelt, and irresistibly fun – a true rom-com gem. And, as with any truly great romantic film, everything hinges on whether you care about the people in it. Rest assured: you will. In fact, I’m fairly certain you’ll find yourself deeply invested - maybe even agonizing - over who ends up with whom. At the center of the story is a love triangle with a neat hook: it plays out in the afterlife. Here, souls are granted one pivotal week to decide where they’ll spend eternity, and Joan finds herself torn between two monumental loves. On one side is the man she built a life with - the partner who saw her through decades of joy, pain, and everything in between. On the other is her first love, a soldier who died young and has been waiting patiently, faithfully, for her arrival. It’s an impossible choice, one loaded with nostalgia, longing, and moral weight. Adding to the film’s irresistible pull are the delightfully clever spins on the afterlife itself. The world-building is whimsical without ever losing emotional grounding, giving the film an airy, enchanting tone punctuated by bursts of humor. It’s equal parts touching and genuinely funny - a balance trickier to achieve than it looks. Of course, so much of the magic comes down to the trio at the film’s core. Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, and Callum Turner deliver pitch-perfect performances, navigating all the film’s tonal shifts. And then there’s Da’Vine Joy Randolph, who once again proves she can walk into any movie and simply steal it. Her comedic instincts and emotional precision elevate every scene she’s in. Rounding things out is unexpectedly rich, painterly cinematography and a joyful score. The result is a romantic screwball fantasy that feels both fresh and deliciously old-fashioned - the kind of movie they just don’t make anymore. Except, this one proves they absolutely should.