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Damsel

R

Released Jun 22, 2018

1h 53m

Comedy

Western

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Samuel Alabaster, an affluent pioneer, ventures across the American frontier to marry the love of his life, Penelope. As his group traverses the West, the once-simple journey grows treacherous, blurring the lines between hero, villain and damsel.

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Critics Consensus

The beautifully filmed Damsel injects the western genre with a welcome dose of humor and some unexpected twists, although its stately pace may frustrate impatient viewers.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

A midmovie plot twist hands the narrative over to Mia Wasikowska as the sweetheart, and her committed performance seems out of place in this extended goof.

Mar 4, 2020

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Robert Daniels

812filmreviews

Throughout the film, Pattinson's control of his accent, his ability to add complexity to an imbecilic character, and his comedic timing are new signs that he is more than that Twilight dream boy.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 27, 2018

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Andrew Whalen

Newsweek

Damsel spends its second half literally wandering in the woods, with no clear destination or objective in mind.

Aug 7, 2018

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

With humor as dry as the topography, Damsel is the kind of film that sneaks up on you like a snake in the weeds.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 7, 2024

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Dan Schindel

Vague Visages

A tremendously fun movie, Damsel reinvigorates the Western aesthetic even as it defies many of the genre’s story conventions.

Dec 6, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

It is a film that has been overlooked and demands a critical reassessment for its goofy pleasures, sharp commentary, and playfulness with genre traditions.

Rated: 4/4

Feb 12, 2022

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Enrique T

I thought it was entertaining, and fun to watch. It is not a bad movie at all.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/18/24

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Jennifer M

Really enjoyed this movie. Story line was interesting and was action packed. Millie Bobby Brown was impressive - very athletically demanding role and she pulled it off.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/17/24

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John F

Meh. Mediocre CGI. Predictable story. Millie Bobby Brown's performance is the only thing that saves it from being total trash. C-

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/13/24

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Thomas D

A fun and exciting story about a clever and dutiful princess overcoming betrayal and danger to survive; I recommend it for anyone with a love of fairytales and stories with lady leads

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/12/24

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Austin R

It was a fun to laugh it with my partner and easy to watch.. just another fantasy cash grab, there were a couple moments where it felt like they were creating an interesting protagonist and ultimately the character design fell flat.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/12/24

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Donna S

Robert and Mia are fantastic!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/25/23

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David Zellner

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Nathan Zellner

Director

Robert Pattinson

Samuel

Mia Wasikowska

Penelope

David Zellner

Parson Henry

Nathan Zellner

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Synopsis

Samuel Alabaster, an affluent pioneer, ventures across the American frontier to marry the love of his life, Penelope. As his group traverses the West, the once-simple journey grows treacherous, blurring the lines between hero, villain and damsel.

Director: David Zellner, Nathan Zellner
Producer: Nathan Zellner, David Zellner, Chris Ohlson
Screenwriter: David Zellner, Nathan Zellner
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: Great Point Media
Rating: R (Sexual Material|Language|Brief Graphic Nudity|Some Violence)
Genre: Comedy, Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 22, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 18, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $282.8K
Runtime: 1h 53m

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