Damsel (2024) [1080p] [WEBRip] [5.1]

Plot Summary
"Damsel" is a dark fantasy film set in a faraway land, where Elodie (Millie Bobby Brown) and her sister Floria live in a remote, snowy community facing dire circumstances. When a queen proposes that Elodie become the bride of her son, Prince Henry, to restore their land to prosperity, Elodie reluctantly agrees. However, after the wedding, a shocking revelation occurs, leading Elodie to face a perilous encounter with a dragon, forcing her to rely on her wits and resourcefulness to survive.

Cast and Crew
- Director: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
- Writer: Dan Mazeau
- Cast: Millie Bobby Brown as Elodie, Nick Robinson as Prince Henry, Robin Wright as Queen Isabelle, Shohreh Aghdashloo as the voice of the Dragon, Angela Bassett as Lady Bayford, and Ray Winstone as The King.

Production Details
- Filming: Principal photography took place in early 2022, with cave scenes shot at Troubadour Meridian Water Studios in London, as well as in Portugal at various locations.
- Soundtrack: The film's score was composed by David Fleming and produced by Hans Zimmer. The soundtrack includes a cover of the Johnny Cash song "Ring of Fire," performed by Lykke Li.
- Release: "Damsel" began streaming on Netflix on March 8, 2024.

Reception
- Critical Reception: The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising Millie Bobby Brown's portrayal and the film's fresh take on the traditional damsel in distress narrative, while others pointed out weaknesses in the screenplay and overall execution.

Impact and Legacy
- The film's revisionist approach to the traditional damsel in distress narrative, placing the character of Elodie in a position of control and action, has been highlighted as a noteworthy aspect of the movie. It has been recognized as a narrative that disrupts traditional gender roles and expectations.

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