Damsel

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Damsel

PG-13

Released Mar 8, 2024

1h 47m

Fantasy

Adventure

Action

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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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Critics Consensus

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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Audience Says

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Sofia B

Totally a masterpiece for the ones who like fantasy gender. Good acting and ending

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/25

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Calvin O

I am a fantasy movie type of a person & a huge ray Winstone fan, but this movie is a such a waste his talent. I never get to enjoy it as I thought I would.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/12/25

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TI H

"Princess saves herself from dragon" is the concept. But right off the bat, the girl's body endures a beating that no one could survive, and so, I stopped taking the film seriously early on. Ultimately, it's an original story that deserves a look, but I wasn't emotionally invested.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/25

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Lukas H

Absolute Masterpiece with the best and most charismatische Dragon ever created, an amazing Millie Brown and a twist ending on the Genre.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/08/25

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Ulrik T

This is a perfect example of how dreadful Netflix and similar streaming services are at producing quality films. Brown does her best to keep it engaging, but it suffers from a dull, uninspired, and predictable script, coupled with an overreliance on CGI in a misguided attempt to prop it up.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/25

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Jay M

The best parts of this movie included the dragon's CGI, its voice, the chase scene in its lair, and Robin Wright's portrayal of the 'evil' queen. Angela Bassett is a marvelous actress but her acting abilities were not given a chance in this movie. Millie Bobby Brown's acting has never impressed me. The plot of a young damsel turned heroine without the help of a 'handsome prince' is interesting but doesn't make the movie much better.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/05/25

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Prince Henry

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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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