Movie Review: Ron Howard's 'Eden' brings 1920s chaos on a Galápagos island to life

Movie Review: Ron Howard's 'Eden' brings 1920s chaos on a Galápagos island to life


Yet the historical resonance, which could have provided pointed commentary on the parallels between today and the 1920s, falls flat amid the film’s overlong runtime, unlikable characters and shaky accents that most actors stumble in and out of. Different motivations bring them to the island, each of which ultimately centers on the same blind faith in the idea of the masculine leader. She easily delivers the most impactful scene of the movie, as she was forced to give birth to a baby boy alone in the middle of the desolate island.

Author: ITZEL LUNA Associated Press


Published at: 2025-08-20 21:58:26

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