Today I enjoyed: Damsel. Damsel is a Netflix Original, that was released just a few days ago. Starring a strong cast with Millie Bobby Brown, Robin Wright, Angela Bassett and the voice of Shohreh Aghdashloo it follows the odyssey of Elodie. I am not going to spoil the plot for you, but I bet you can foresee most developments, dear reader. Overall I have mixed feelings. The story is nothing new, most elements…
Top Cast
Millie Bobby Brown
Elodie
Brooke Carter
Floria
Nick Robinson
Prince Henry
Robin Wright
Queen Isabelle
Milo Twomey
King Roderick
Ray Winstone
Lord Bayford
Angela Bassett
Lady Bayford
Nicole Joseph
Princess Victoria
Patrice Naiambana
Chamberlain
Ulli Ackermann
Knight
Mens-Sana Tamakloe
Knight
Ezra Faroque Khan
Local Guide
Tasha Lim
Prince Henry's Bride
Brogan McFarlane
Princess
Sonya Nisa
Princess
Esther Odumade
Princess
Reviews
Damsel suffers from the same issues that plague movies of this kind, and no, I'm not talking about the "woke agenda" or "muh diversity". I'm talking about bad writing. Too much reverse "show, don't tell" and too many contrived scenes and one-liners. The CGI is good, the costumes and set designs are good, the overall plot is good, but the writing falters often. I get that this is a PG-13 movie but teenage…
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/damsel-review-a-generic-yet-immersive-fantasy-flick/ "Damsel attempts to deliver a tale of empowerment and adventure within the rich fantasy genre but finds itself entangled in the ropes of predictability and missed opportunities for deeper narrative innovation. Despite its shortcomings, the film shines through its technical prowess, from visually stunning…
I totally DISAGREE with the first review by thorian93. Yes, it is a simple storyline. Typical if you must say but it is a story that is NOT complicated and hard to understand. The story is not tangled that you need to connect the dots from past, future and the now kind of movie. It's simple but super. CGI is amazing especially the dragon. Eat your heart out thorian93! This is by far the best movie that I've watched…
FAQ about Damsel
What is Damsel about?
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.
When was Damsel released?
Damsel was released in 2024.
What genres does Damsel belong to?
Damsel is categorised as Fantasy, Action, Adventure.
Who stars in Damsel?
The cast of Damsel includes Millie Bobby Brown, Brooke Carter, Nick Robinson, Robin Wright, Milo Twomey.