Welcome to I Roll It, I Review It. This quick review series is back with some changes. I've upgraded to two pounds of new dice to ensure randomness and cleared my cookies to get a more diverse range of film options. For this session, I rolled a 16, landing on the fantasy genre, and then rolled a six, which queued up the movie 'Damsel.'
'Damsel' is a 2024 fantasy movie directed by Juan Carlos Fnado, featuring Millie Bobby Brown in her fifth collaboration with Netflix. The plot follows a young woman, Elodie, who marries a prince but soon finds herself trapped with a dragon. Desiring to create a 'girl boss' narrative, the film includes opening dialogue that sets the tone but feels unnecessary.
While Brown delivers a strong performance, the film suffers from a predictable storyline and reliance on fantasy clichés. The unexpected elements are few, and the dragon's inconsistent size detracts from the experience. Although the movie's effects are mostly good, it often falls back on familiar tropes.
Despite some enjoyable moments, 'Damsel' is hampered by predictability. Trimming down the runtime and cutting out clichés might have made it stronger. However, it still offers a new genre experience, contributing to its moderate appeal.