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Netflix movie Damsel's 'gruesome' ending satisfies fans, call it 'cinematic masterpiece'

Millie Bobby Brown, renowned for her role in 'Stranger Things', delivers a standout performance in Netflix's fantasy film 'Damsel'

LONDON, ENGLAND: 'Damsel', a fantasy action film, brings the fierce tale of a young woman abandoned to face a dragon's wrath. Premiering on Netflix in celebration of International Women's Day, the film stars Millie Bobby Brown, renowned for her role in 'Stranger Things'.

Alongside her, the cast includes accomplished actors like Ray Winstone, Nick Robinson, Angela Bassett, and Robin Wright.

Netflix viewers love the satisfying climax of 'Damsel'

'Damsel' opened to mixed reviews from the critics. Nevertheless, people have thoroughly enjoyed the Netflix film for its climax and enchanting performances.

A fan exclaimed, "Just finished watching Damsel on Netflix. Netflix finish work! Whattttttt.... Intense, heart pounding and a satisfying gruesome ending." Another viewer impressed by the climax of the film wrote, "The suspense and thrills was intense, I loved how it ended," while someone else added, "Watched it already and loved it.. I like the end part."

Millie Bobby Brown has truly shined in her role of damsel turned warrior.

Rating the film "8/10", a fan announced Brown as the "New mother of dragons." "Holy S--t!!! Nobody does a walkaway explosion like Mills!!! Also cinematic masterpiece!!," added another X user.

Fans are so mesmerized by the fierceness of Elodie that they are demanding a sequel to the film.

One X user said, "Damsel was fabulous, it needs a sequel." "From here a saga can be made perfectly. Something that interests me a lot in the deepening. I love several details, the plot, the middle ages. The protagonist, the atmosphere, and the settings. I need a sequel, a prequel. I don't care, but not just a part of it," elaborated another.

A tweet reads, "Damsel was amazing! Elodie was a dragon in a dress! A great way to celebrate International Womans Day! I’m so proud of Mills. She did great in this movie." "Damsel was good... definitely worth watching (and I really liked the Dragon design)," says another fan praising the film.

What is the plot of the Netflix movie 'Damsel'?

The plot revolves around Elodie, a young woman wedded to Price Henry of the Kingdom of Aurea. Soon after the wedding ceremony, Elodie realizes that she is the "sacrifice" by the royal family to repay an ancient debt. She is pushed to die in a deep cave that houses a vengeful dragon.

She discovers that the royal family has been sacrificing young innocent girls to the dragon for centuries. She refuses to succumb to her fate and gathers courage and resources to escape the death trap.

The official synopsis of the Juan Carlos Fresnadillo-directed film reads, "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."

'Damsel' is available to stream on Netflix