Damsel (2024) || Movie Review.

Finally, I found the time to watch this movie that has been recommended to me multiple times on this platform by amazing people, but I only have one question to ask the film critics; why the bad reviews? I don't understand why people always expect masterpieces from every new movie been released. Probably because technology has advanced and people are thirsty for more things. So I wouldn't entirely blame the critics of this movie.

Watching this movie was fun for me and it was pretty entertaining for me except for one or two flaws there. I love anything that has to do with dragons as you all know. So immediately I read some reviews here, I quickly made time to see and it was worth my time.

’Damsel (2024)’ is a dark fantasy movie that was distributed by Netflix. It was written by Dan Mazeau and directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. The movie starred Millie Bobby Brown, Ray Winstone, Nick Robinson, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Angela Bassett, and Robin Wright.

The storyline of the movie centers around a young beautiful damsel, Elodie whose father received a proposal from the Queen of Aurea, Isabella to marry her son Prince Henry. Elodie’s clan needed this union to survive for the upcoming winter as their barnes and food storage were getting low. Still Elodie was skeptical about the proposal, but her father urged and encouraged her to marry the Prince.

Soon, Elodie and her family journeyed in a ship to the kingdom of Aurea to honor the Queen's proposal. Immediately they got there, Elodie met the Prince and they both got to know each other. Soon their wedding was organized and the ceremony was carried out.

Unfortunately, Elodie discovered that she was not the bride but an actual sacrificial lamb to appease a ruthless and dreadful dragon so that ancient debt can be repaid. Will Elodie survive? What happens to her family she left behind in the Aurea palace?

My Review And Rating.

Like I said earlier, I love anything that has to do with dragons. I am a huge fan that I have some of my jewelry in dragon shapes. I think Netflix did a good job with this movie. It wasn't that bad as a lot of viewers have rated it. This is an amazing movie I have seen since Hobbit : Desolation of Smaug (I didn't forget about GOT or HOD). I love a good fantasy movie and this movie delivered what I anticipated.

Damsel is a movie with a relatively small space/filming location. This was augmented with beautiful landscapes, costumes, colors, the lighting, the visual CGI and the camera work. All these gave the movie a good outlook, and it made the movie exciting to watch. Also, the dragon was excellent, it looked fierce, scary and fearsome. Though I didn't really like the voice of the voice actor. She was still able to create and portray a menacing presence to the audience, that I commend her for.

The plot of this movie was pretty well written and straightforward. I appreciate the fact that there was no unnecessary humor or comedy in the plot or dialogues. The characters were well built, it wasn't that bad as people say. It is a cool plot, with a ferocious dragon, a headstrong lead character, good action scenes and above all a fantastic movie for family time.

The scene arrangements were okay but not a masterpiece. Millie Brown carried out her role well. She was impressive except for her loud, constant, and ear-breaking screams, (like, you are not in the lake of fire, shut the f*ck up.). The dragon was awesome. Angela Bassett, regardless she did have much to say, she made her impact, I felt her presence throughout the movie.

The only thing I didn't like about this movie was the ending. I anticipated a heart gripping end that will not be forgotten considering how thrilling the movie was like from the beginning. The end felt cliché, cheesy and it was predictable.

Rating this movie, I will give it 6 out of 10 stars. It was good, entertaining, interesting and thrilling. I enjoyed watching this movie and it is not as bad as people say. Ignore the bad reviews and give this movie a chance.