‘Damsel’: another feminist fairytale, but one that surprisingly works
It seems like fairytale flicks are all about shaking up stereotypes these days, whether they’re casting actors of colour in lead roles or twisting classic plots to cater to contemporary tastes.
Now Netflix’s “Damsel” hops on that train, ditching the typical Prince Charming-to-the-rescue story.
Starring Millie Bobby Brown, the film follows Elodie, a spirited young woman who is plunged into a royal marriage full of hidden dangers. And some not so hidden, as it turns out: she’s hurled into a cavern by Prince Charming (Nick Robinson) himself to face off against a man-eating dragon.
The film starts with a clear message: “There are many stories of chivalry, where the heroic knight saves the damsel in distress. This is not one of them.” Indeed, for close to two hours, the narrative revolves around this so-called damsel in distress flipping the script, facing the beast,…
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