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Damsel
2024 107 min Spain, United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.1
Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Director: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
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Description
A young woman's marriage to a charming prince turns into a fierce fight for survival when she's offered up as a sacrifice to a fire-breathing dragon.
Budget:
$60M
Worldwide:
$5,000
Starring
Millie Bobby Brown
Actor
Ray Winstone
Actor
Angela Bassett
Actor
Awards
1 win & 2 nominations total
Key opinion
Damsel is a visually striking fantasy film that divides audiences with its predictable, formulaic screenplay. While Millie Bobby Brown's central performance receives widespread praise for anchoring the narrative, critics and viewers remain split on whether the subversion of classic tropes constitutes a fresh take or a shallow execution.
| Acting | Millie Bobby Brown delivers a compelling performance that effectively carries the protagonist's transition from vulnerable victim to resourceful survivor. | |
| Production | The film features high-quality production design, costumes, and atmospheric world-building that create a vivid visual experience. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is heavily criticized for being formulaic, predictable, and relying on contrived plot points that undermine the film's attempt at depth. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the CGI are divided; some praise the dragon's unique design and execution, while others find the visual effects inconsistent and unconvincing in wide shots. |