Its not perfect. Don't expect a Ripley from an Elodie.
But if it's a string female character that Hollywood is dying to reproduce, then it's a step in the right direction.
The hint should be from the title - "Damsel"
Which means that the Princess is supposed to be a Damsel - helpless unless a Prince or someone else will come to save her. And there-in lies the genius of the title.
Everyone underestimates her. Especially the Dragon, who toys with her thinking that she will meet her end like all the others. But Elodie is smart and realizes from her's and other's mistakes that she can escape.
Although her survival is contingent on a Deus Ex where her Father appears to try to save her but we can excuse that to enjoy the rest of the movie.
Mille Bobby Brown is excellent in this role. She goes from crying, squealing and crying in agony and almost giving up to full on Khaleesi near the end.
The transformation isn't as easy as it is for the usual Disney princess. She is burnt, bruised from multiple falls, hurting and desperate. But she applies herself in a difficult situation to survive. She doesn't gain superpower. She doesn't gain magical powers. She applies her wit to survive a tough situation.
In the end, you are rooting for her character as she gains an unexpected ally to exact justice for being wronged.
I'm surprised that Netflix released it on OTT, I would have readily paid money to see it in the hall. Millie is a capable actress and I always like to see her bring her own into each role she gets.
Don't get swayed by negative reviews of the movie. Its a 100 times better than Disney Schlock and worth a watch.
But if it's a string female character that Hollywood is dying to reproduce, then it's a step in the right direction.
The hint should be from the title - "Damsel"
Which means that the Princess is supposed to be a Damsel - helpless unless a Prince or someone else will come to save her. And there-in lies the genius of the title.
Everyone underestimates her. Especially the Dragon, who toys with her thinking that she will meet her end like all the others. But Elodie is smart and realizes from her's and other's mistakes that she can escape.
Although her survival is contingent on a Deus Ex where her Father appears to try to save her but we can excuse that to enjoy the rest of the movie.
Mille Bobby Brown is excellent in this role. She goes from crying, squealing and crying in agony and almost giving up to full on Khaleesi near the end.
The transformation isn't as easy as it is for the usual Disney princess. She is burnt, bruised from multiple falls, hurting and desperate. But she applies herself in a difficult situation to survive. She doesn't gain superpower. She doesn't gain magical powers. She applies her wit to survive a tough situation.
In the end, you are rooting for her character as she gains an unexpected ally to exact justice for being wronged.
I'm surprised that Netflix released it on OTT, I would have readily paid money to see it in the hall. Millie is a capable actress and I always like to see her bring her own into each role she gets.
Don't get swayed by negative reviews of the movie. Its a 100 times better than Disney Schlock and worth a watch.
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