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I loved that we didn't get an evil stepmother for a change.

I really liked that they didn't give the prince some piss poor excuse for a redemption ark where everything was forgiven.

The dragon would actually be worshipped in Elodies home town. She can produce the heat they desperately need. She wouldn’t fear having children there if she could have more they would all be deeply loved and respected

They gave us the ending Game of Thrones couldn’t give 😂

i liked how elodie called her stepmother mother at the end, a small detail that might be overlooked

The king never says a word throughout the whole movie... I'm sure he screamed in silence while being burnt at the end as well. 😂

Elodie and the dragon are both similarly designed by the end. They both have kind of simialr injuries by the end, with even elodie's dress remnanats resembling the dragon's scales.

The ceremony with the fancy dress for the sacrifices might have a secondary function: the corset and fabric would likley make it pretty hard for most of them to run from the dragon

The Prince when he sees the fire: Closes his eyes and accepts it The Queen when she sees the fire: NOOOOO!!!!

I'm actually really impressed with how fun this movie was. A lot of the "subversive" and "new takes" on things don't actually do anything new. I love how this one actually did something.

I salute how the prince handled and accepted his fate as he should, I like that he realize that he has no excuse to be alive.

I did expect for the dragon (or the monsters/creature as Netflix advertised) to have a deeper lore than just "being something evil". And WHAT I absolutely loved is that the dragon (who is a mother) help Elodie take revenge on people who killed innocent daughters, just as her dragon babys have been innocent. Also Elodie said how much she wished she could talk to her mother about all of this, clearly missing her mother (someone who understands her on a deeper level), even though she does love her stepmother as well, finding a companion in a mother who lost her daughters. The way the dragon later on flies over Elodie when she leaves the castle in a protective manner and follows her over the sea tells me, she put on a protective role over Elodie and perhaps her sister as well, maybe even in a way of her own redemption in now saving the one girl who saved her - even from herself. Both searched something and both got it. I did enjoy the movie and loved how none of the whole douchebag family survived and met their deserving end xDD Also every girl here helped each other or showed genuine joy to see each other like the first "wife" of the prince and Elodie. I lowkey hoped she'd survive long enough for Elodie to find and perhaps save her as well. I think those two would have had a great dynamic! overall very enjoyable movie!!

I like to think that the Dragon will help keep Elodie's homeland warm through the rest of the freeze. 🐲🔥

It was a proper way to do a female hero arc. Rather than making her a boss babe with strength and speed she relied on her wits and brains. And she went through a growth rather than being bad ass from the beginning.

i love how the women that helped her get dressed added little knicks to help her after the sacrifice. the lamp, and the knife. i loved watching the dressing scene to later watch it all reverse back slowly.

I like how the dragons fire is more lava like in the movie.

Damsel was so good, not perfect but good. Take notes, Disney, a Girl Boss movie doesn't need to be boring and dull

Having now watched it a second time (this time with my daughter)... I will say that when asked by the Queen at the end if Elodie expected them to fear her now, it would have been mor powerful if she held up her palm with the cut on it and said "No, I told her the truth. You should fear her." This would have perfectly bookended their earlier conversation where Elodie said her strongest virtue was honesty, and the Queen told her honesty 'could be' a weakness.

I love how this film handles the generational trauma of a royal patriarchy without being heavy handed. The whole “sacrifice your daughters” thing was started by a greedy king who killed the dragon’s daughters out of hatred. It was the king that fucked up, but it was his daughters who paid for his folly. Throughout history, daughters of royalty have been treated as pawns/sacrifices for their fathers security and glory, regardless of their own dreams and desires. Much like how Elodie and the other princesses were thrown into the dragons lair, daughters are thrown into arranged marriages with men that rarely have their best interests at heart, where they toil and bleed for their kingdoms greatness while the men reap the spoils. That’s why I ended up liking the father after his sacrifice, because he overcame centuries worth of ideologies that told him that daughters are disposable sacrifices and was willing to face down the dragon to save her. Consequently, that why I also loved the fact that they let the prince die alongside his family. Because yes, while his upbringing was tragic and all that, he still stood by year after year and let multiple innocent girls be sacrificed to the dragon. By doing nothing, he allowed everything and he deserved to die for that. No bs, no redemption arc, just straight up karmic justice.

Eleven, Enola and now Elodie? Must be Millie's lucky letter lol. I love this film. I hope they will make a prequel with V.

I love that the Stepmom is not evil and uses her intuition to try and warn Elodie. Angela Basset is a goddess. I love that the Prince was punished at the end and accepted his fate. Even tho he showed remorse, he was still willing to sacrifice these women for his own gain. The evil queen is a magnificent actress

This movie and Stardust would be a great fantasy movie duo

I love the scene when the dragon lights up the sky with fire because she was so furious that elodie escaped.

My main takeaway from the film is: don't betray a redhead, she will f-k you up.

Sounds like my daydreams of Daenarys Targeryan and dragons who kick butt but without dumb rushed endings

Its a very cool film. Absolutely recommend watching it. When the dragon realized that she killed innocent woman the dragon seems sad about it, but even if the woman really were from royal blood they still would be innocent. They would not be responsible for the death of the baby dragons.

I really really loved the ending of this movie! It showed that compassion and mercy are great strengths, not just fighting. Killing the dragon would have been cheap and just sad. The dragon and Elioie both deserved revenge on the Kingdom and it delivered.

I actually really love this movie. Yea, it has a simple and predictable plot when you think about it. But it's executed so well that it was just awesome. Never in my life did I ever think it would be so satisfying to see a kingdom of people burn to the ground by a dragon. Bear in mind they were the evil dragon baby killing type of people.

I've just watched it and i think it's fantastic. Disney should take note, i was so bored while watching Wish.

I actually liked this. If Netflix could bet some better green screen they could be on to something

Okay, this is subversion of fairy tales and gender tropes DONE RIGHT! Disney could learn a lot from this one. Write solid characters, give them deeper/more complex reasons behind their actions, and show their struggles to overcome their own faults and grow as characters. A damn good story and an entertaining watch. Highly recommend to others. Plus, the queens crown melting down her face from the dragon fire? That was siiiiiiick!!!

as a step mom, I loved that the step mom was the one who had her back! we need more of that!

So far so good for Millie Brown and her Netflix features... The two Ebola Holmes films were great... and this next one was action packed again... Makes me so happy that she is choosing these types of narrative's of strong characters that need to fight back... She would be great in a new Alien film...! This story centres on the ye old medieval times when the kings and lords think they can send out the 'weak' as a sacrifice or to appease the gods or what ever they think will keep their own peace and happiness... Not the happiness of the common folk... This is where the films gets interesting, because a character that has nothing, has nothing to loose when they know their internal character is telling them what to do..

I wonder how was that map made... Did a girl explore the entire cave, then find the exit, then come back to draw it? How could one possibly know where the exit is if you've only gotten to the ''safe'' part of the cave? xD

Love that ending. Always love it when villains get their due. Robin Wright was magnificent, as usual.

I really love the Stepmom Twist. ..... I'm a stepmom and I know lots of stepmom's and we would die for our kids because they're not our step kids there are kids! Thank you for showing the truth about many Stepmoms.

The "You think we ought to fear you know?" - at the end - is a "You and whose army? - My army." situation. The queen thought she "somehow" escaped the dragon - she had no idea. Great movie, it's a pity it isn't in theatre - maybe a few years from now.

Elodie and the Dragon are like Dustin and Dart in Stranger Things 2, like they have a bond. Just think about it, someone would probably say, "Just because the dragon scared the princesses to their deaths, it doesn't mean that the dragon is bad". "Queen Buttercup" and her ancestors were the ones who tossed all the princesses in that cave in the first place. Besides, the dragon also learned that just because a few knights or humans killed her babies, it doesn't mean every human has to pay for it. It also occured to me that the Dragon didn't really eat any of the princesses, she just scared them into that safe tunnel where they eventually died. Yes, the dragon still killed some knights, the first princess that Elodie saw her first night in the castle, and Elodie's dad, but they were both lied to (Elodie and the dragon), and that's what they have in common. That's why the dragon helped Elodie, to make sure that what she went through doesn't happen to anyone else again.

I enjoyed it. I liked that the Prince was kind of decent. Like he protested using Floria for the ritual and at the end, he accepted his fate with a smile(kind of smile). He did bad things, wasn't 100% on board with them so he accepted the consequences. They could have made him a lot more scummy. I wonder since they used the whole blood thing to trick the dragon(even though they are princesses just from another land and still royal), wouldn't it be easier to just use peasants? You can pay them off cheaper than a neighboring country and you aren't pissing off other countries by killing their kids(although with consent).

I’m curious how the Dragon didn’t realize the blood trick the first time!

I like to think Elode is the dragons adopted daughter at the end. They share the same spirit. Not to negate the fact that her father was killed, but ya know...details details

i loved how elodie was still a feminine character who just wanted to be her own person and who wanted to protect others without giving up who she was or her femininity

I really enjoyed this movie and I didn't expect to. Also did the dragons bleed gold? Was that why they were the last of own kind? Also also who draped the eggs in jewelry? I'm assuming the mother just seemed odd

I knew they would cooperate because the dragon could speak

Elodie does feel that something's off. from when they're on the boat to Aurea kingdom and until they meet the queen the next day, but everyone exept her stepmother tells her that everything is fine

Netflix has been producing some great content lately. Disney should take notes. This is the right way to develop a female heroine who goes from a simple princess to a warrior in a growth arch. Excellent film.

That one sad kid knight is cute AF.

The dragon and Elodie in the end of the movie was soo satisfying and Love the fact that her step mother supported her and wasnt the villian.

As a 90’s baby who grew up on princess movies I highly appreciated the fire in the sky the fire bird cave and the design of the dragon 🐉 the story was such a good twist , when it was over with I was like WHY DIDN’T I HAVE THIS GROWING UP 🔥💯

The settings, the costumes, the music - it all fucks so severely, I couldn't help but love the movie.

I thought dragons can lay eggs even without a mate. I hope she can still lay eggs.

I really love she didn't killed the dragon because she got her justice as well

They showed without telling the first wife elodie seeing her on her balcony them both questioning who each other is but then when elodie comes back outside there is no sign of her which we know because she has been sacrificed and killed and then seeing her dead body being freshly burnt is so interesting

How did V leave a complete map of the cave in the safe spot if she died at the mountain peak opening? Does royal blood replace regular blood, because I don't get how one cut with intermingled blood masks the scent of Elodie's untainted blood from her many other wounds? Why would they have two sacrifices there at the same time? When did they have time to marry that first girl, sacrifice her, then come back to do the whole thing again with Elodie without anyone noticing?

I think it's great the dragon goes to the frozen land where Elodie lives, maybe dragon can help with giving fire lol...I would imagine dragon would be like a 'god' later on lol.

I just finished this film. Millie is so gorgeous.❤ I never saw stranger things, TBH.

The name Victoria is the Latin word for victory, its funny that they gave the girl who escaped the name Victoria.

I was skeptical about this movie but damn i am amazed idk its mbb effect or smth i LOVED it

It gave fourth wing vibe😭i love it, the dragon reminded me of tairn

Loving it Loved a good stepmom.

I love that the dragon burned down the kingdom of lies.

This movie was soooo cool i hope we get a part 2

Love this movie. First, it’s meant to be reminiscent of classic fantasy so the “cheesy” aspect people are criticizing actually works well. But second, I love that all the characters that are traditionally villainized or dismissed as dispensable are given new perspectives and agency, unlike in classic fantasy. The princess sacrifice, the step mom, the dragon… it’s so refreshing to finally see a story like this told through a lens that isn’t the macho knight who kills everyone in his path to enter the home of a “monster” and then unquestionably slaughter the animal without question. Oh man I loved this.

I loved this movie! I just finished watching this. I’m so happy the truth was told and the dragon was freed from her trauma, from losing her children. I’m also happy that Elodies father had his bidding. No need for sadness for his mistake.. his greed got the best of him. It also makes since the blood pact fooled the dragon into thinking the princesses were “blood” royalty. Ugh I’ll be watching again ❤

Nice video. I loved this movie. It was the ending I wished for Daenerys and Cersei in the Game of Thrones...

Finally… a dragon movie where they are embraced. Not killed….

I loved it! I think the dragon is going with people who won't lie to her. All she has in Aurea are sad memories. It's time to start fresh!

Bro forgot the dragon killed her dad

I can't believe the queen just told to the father "oh, your girl will be sacrifice" and that he accepted it... like you would never do that to protect your "people"

I hope this gets a prequel or sequel, or both. I hope Elodie helps the dragon find other surviving dragons and helps the dragon heal from the trauma of losing her daughters. I would also like to see the previous princesses, especially Victoria, and maybe even more backstory on the evil queen snd the stepmother

I love how ironic this movie is because its always the prince who saves the girl from the dragon but here its the prince that takes advantage of an innocent girls trust and throws her off the bridge into the dragon’s lair. Its beautiful how this time the girl saves herself from the dragon who also inturn is much more than the typical monster portrayed to be inherently. The evil step mother stereotype is also broken.

I actually liked it, a lot. Wasn't expecting much as this is Netflix, but to my surprise, the story is pretty new and quite unique.

dragon design was pretty cool being honest as well

Shoulda had this movie's production designer on the witcher show.

I heard the book is a wild read as well! It's on my TBR

Soooo, nobody in this frozen land suggested cutting the tree stumps up and digging up the roots to have more firewood?

Dragon would probably stay with them for a while and help them through the freeze

When the queen is wearing her red ceremonial robes, the pendant on the choker she is wearing is in the shape of a dragon’s head.

Ending could have been better. It would make sense to have a scene where the dragon asks Elodie why spare its life even after it killed her father. Elodie explains the concept of mercy, thus making the dragon indebted to her out of respect. Changing the dragon's mind about humans not all being evil. Not sure how I feel about the "taming" part, the revenge & walk out of the burning castle was too cheesy for me, its just missing that something that brings it all together.

❤ I saw many people saying it was bad, so decided to watch it, to see just how bad it was and I absolutely LOVED it! I loved the dragon and mollies character!

WTF needs explaining about this movie or it's ending? It's pretty well explained in the movie.

i really enjoyed it! I like that the roles Millie Bobbie Brown picks are so strong.. The trailer had me thinking that maybe escaping or defeating a dragon is a rite of passage for princesses...that would have been pretty interesting too. I wonder if the dragon adopts Elodie as a daughter and starts a new life..

It was a basic girl is no longer damsel movie. The key difference is the brilliance of her escaping and her seeing the other girls. As well as the ending for her father and the royal family. They also actually made her a normal woman and not “some badass and every man is lame bleh.” Which I appreciated because they LOVE doing that.

Damsel is a beautiful and cool movie. A heart wrenching story and brilliant special effects Elodie was forgiving, caring and courageous in nature. Totally respectable character for me. Millie Bobby Brown did a fantastic job (obviously because she's also had practice handling gigantic kaiju level lizards before )

10/10 story well written 👏 👌...please please part 2..

It struck me, this could be the ancient history of Game of Thrones. The dragon who is now bonded with Elodie move into her land where people respect her as their greatest ally. Later she discovers she is not the last of her kind and with the help of the dragons the kingdom became incredibly powerful. Elodie start a family as a queen and her house will be remembered in history as the "House of Dragon".

A lot of people (toxic men, not all men) say women are weak for traits like compassion. Such as being "too emotional ". That's what I loved most about this movie. Her compassion resolved this centuries old horror show. Also loved the hint when she screamed "Burn me! Go ahead and burn me!" In this context to me, it's like a physical manifestation of the persecution women have suffered for millenia, like the witch hunts, and the dragon is the beast we had to fight to be equal. Women slayed their dragon and did it not with the blade of man, but with a woman's heart. We forged our own way in flame. I think that's why the blade didn't work the 3 times she stabbed the dragon. It was her father's, a king's sword - the tactics of man. It's when she looked within herself and found her own way that she succeeded.

not gonna lie i saw it so i decided to kill time but i was so into it hahaha that i watched it two times haha i wish there would be more movies like this with a similar kind of plots yk

When will you cover TWD "the ones who lived"? I'm still waiting for it!😫

that cave and dragon fight looks like a quest level in Dark Souls....i would have play that quest...lol Getting a cool sword at the end and a dragon as personal guard...nice

I loved this movie so much! Though i don’t completely get how Elodie and her family are so chill with the dragon after she killed lord Bayford🤷‍♀ I also liked how they didn’t give the prince a full redemption arc and had him end up with Elodie anyway. I like how he just accepted his fate. And the non evil stepmother is such a relief from all the others. Also landscapes are gorgeous! Like the crystal cave and glowworm, cave and also Aurea. When a show has amazing landscapes it always lives rent free in my head. (Maybe cuz I can use those landscapes for painting ideas)

I enjoyed it. I'm going to watch kt with my daughter tonight. I appreciated that the stepmom was rhe only decent adult in the group. It seems to me that the dragon is deeply lonely, so I think she's off to live with Elodie and her ladies. No one is gonna mess with that kingdom every... Not woth dragon napalm breath.

It was a refreshing twist on a tired classic tale. As soon as the dragon said”RUN” I was hooked!

You really did a deep analysis and research for this video, including Elodie's name meaning

it was brilliant!!! and WUAAAAUUUW the dragon look good!!!!

It was surprisingly interesting with a fairly complex plot and a believable transition. But all the girl boss swagger and smirking at the end was kinda cringe.😅

I wish there was more dynamic between the Prince and Elodie, just because the Prince must be such an interesting subject of psychology. I wanted to see and understand how was his life, he did he mentally prepare for throwing beautiful innocent brides to death, that is sick, it should have been studied in the movie. For this reason the ending was a bit lazy for me, it was basically "burn them all" and that's it.

Enjoyed this movie more than I thought I would, it didn’t take its audience for idiots. Everything happened as it should have and the special effects were mostly solid.

I thought this was a good movie.