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Damsel

Play trailer 2:46 Poster for Damsel PG-13 Released Mar 8, 2024 1h 47m Fantasy Adventure Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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A dutiful damsel agrees to marry a handsome prince, only to find the royal family has recruited her as a sacrifice to repay an ancient debt. Thrown into a cave with a fire-breathing dragon, she must rely on her wits and will to survive.
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Damsel has an appealing action hero in Millie Bobby Brown, whose gutsy performance is often enough to balance the scales against the film's underpowered story and occasionally unconvincing effects.

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Damsel is a decently made fantasy film and Millie Bobby Brown does well in the title role, although it's easy to tell where the story's going and the CGI isn't great.

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Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com I’ve admittedly watched Damsel twice, so it’s obvious that, flaws and all, the film put a big enough smile on my face that I had no problem sitting down for an almost immediate second look. Rated: 3/4 Mar 11, 2024 Full Review Nell Minow RogerEbert.com Even on the smaller screen, though, the fresh, female-led take on the traditional tale, including a bit of a sisterhood-is-powerful twist near the end, makes it worth a watch. Rated: 3/4 Mar 9, 2024 Full Review David Opie Empire Magazine Too childish and shallow for adults, yet too brutal and gory for kids, this is one Damsel that really does need saving, after all. Rated: 2/5 Mar 9, 2024 Full Review Justin Kim Loud and Clear Reviews Damsel’s twists on common fairytale tropes are nothing new, but the film is elevated by Millie Bobby Brown’s performance and a basic yet solid script. Rated: 4/5 Jan 6, 2025 Full Review Jeanine T. Abraham VisAbleBlackwoman (Medium) Netflix’s Damsel is an adventure that feels about as exciting as watching paint dry on a medieval castle wall. This film is a perfect example of a story that promises much but delivers little. Rated: 1/4 Dec 19, 2024 Full Review Sameen Amer The News International (Pakistan) All in all, Damsel is too corny to really connect with viewers who have seen other movies explore similar ideas but with more nuance or at least woven into more exciting tales. Rated: 2/5 Aug 7, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mike L Don't believe these critics. They wouldn't know a good movie if it smacked them in the face It was a great movie definitely worth the watch. Five stars Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/28/25 Full Review Peter V I don't understand the bad ratings, but everybody has his own taste luckily. I find the movie very enjoyable and Milli Bobby Brown kicks ass. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/23/25 Full Review Christine M So why did Millie Bobby Brown's hair suddenly get a perfectly cut short bob 3 quarter's way through the film. Also? Kaleesi she ain't. This movie is frankly dreadful. Oi. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/21/25 Full Review Ro M Amazing flim Millie Bobby brown did a fantastic job ! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/20/25 Full Review Ana B Although the film clearly demonstrates Feminism as an integral theme of the film, it is a great film for those who like to reflect on triumphing in adversity, overcoming the impossible and overcoming unimaginable adversities. The film has a very serious point about family betrayals and at the same time, it brings a message of repentance and forgiveness from a father, who made a drastic mistake and, admitting his mistake, seeks sincere redemption by recruiting soldiers to join him, saving his daughter from danger. where he was absolutely guilty of having placed her in it, to the detriment of helping his people who were going through poverty and hardship in their homeland. The protagonist Elodie ) demonstrates a supernatural strength to save herself with honor, determination and purpose and prove to everyone who sentenced her to an absolutely unfair sentence that she and none of the other condemned women in the past deserved it. The revenge that she fought for herself and all the other wronged young brides, has a triumphant and fair ending for all of them, and gives a lesson to the enemy family with her end under the fire of the dragon, and in the end the his triumph with this same dragon who has also been wronged and deceived for centuries. The end of the film is brilliant and brings reflections on character and values ​​that should be followed and also what should not be done. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/17/25 Full Review Adia S Millie Bobby Brown did a great job in her role. The CGI was great. Loved the story and the overall film! One of my favorites! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/12/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A dutiful damsel agrees to marry a handsome prince, only to find the royal family has recruited her as a sacrifice to repay an ancient debt. Thrown into a cave with a fire-breathing dragon, she must rely on her wits and will to survive.
Director
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
Producer
Chris Castaldi, Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum
Screenwriter
Dan Mazeau
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
PCMA Management and Productions, Roth/Kirschenbaum Films, PCMA Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Strong Creature Violence|Bloody Images|Action)
Genre
Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 8, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 8, 2024
Runtime
1h 47m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos
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