Damsel

  • 2018


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Positive Reviews 67
Negative reviews 22
Average Rating 3.3/5
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4.2
The film is unpredictable and bizarre, stunningly beautiful and weird in the best ways... EW
3.8
Damsel is a sly feminist manifesto disguised as a shaggy, amiable hangout movie. Rogerebert
3.0
This very odd Western, which is peppered with dryly comical moments, is definitely out to thwart viewers expectations. It succeeds nicely but only int .. Common Sense Media
4.5
The complete raison dtre of this oddball premise doesnt arrive until a bitter final exchange, with a beautiful coda that suggests the story represents .. Indie Wire
3.8
Throughout its twisty path, Damsel unfolds against a polished backdrop of the lush outdoors. Indie Wire
4.5
Damsel is a comedy of attitude made with the indulgent touch of an art Western. Thats a refreshingly original thing, though its not as blow you away c .. Variety
3.0
Pattinson shows he can also play a more sympathetic type of galoot even crooning a pie eyed love ballad called Honeybun, which Jonathan Richman might .. The Guardian
1.9
Damsel ends up feeling like a festival land breakout comedy short dragged out for two interminable hours.
3.8
Damsel owes just as much to the absurdist tone of the Coen brothers, possessing the same visual and verbal japery and, occasionally, absurdism for its ..
4.5
But Damsels real standout is Wasikowska, who displays a steeliness as Penelope thats initially surprising but then becomes one of the films driving fo .. Screen Daily
4.5
I was alternately delighted and irritated, though mostly a very happy camper. Vulture
1.5
A haywired second half cancels out a diverting first half in this comic Western. The Hollywood Reporter
4.0
The filmmakers are poking fun at the male ego without portraying its more sinister aspects. Its a new spin on an old narrative a fresh start if you wi ..
4.5
A movie that turns the classic western into something wackily eccentric and entertainingly original. The New York Times
4.0
What kept me smiling right through this overturned odyssey is that the men in it arent brave pioneers or scary outlaws or any such thing theyre incorr .. Telegraph
4.5
Damsel is a deadpan art western prank, a sly fusion of classical technique and postmodern sensibility.
4.5
Samuel is willing to pay Henry more than hes worth, which is always a bad sign. The Young Folks
4.5
Its a relief to see a movie which injects its dark subject matter with a dry sense of humor rather than reveling in the darkness and violence amidst i .. The Young Folks
3.1
Damsel is designed to be a deliberately out of joint comedy about a woman forced to endure an exasperating ordeal. After two hours, I could relate. Philly
4.0
A quirky postmodern Western about sexual politics where whiny men are dominated by a tough woman who doesnt need saving. Spirituality And Practice
2.5
While offers a few chuckles, its leisurely, deadpan tone grows wearisome. By the end its the movie, rather than the titular damsel, thats in distress. One Guys Opinion
1.5
Pattinson and Wasikowska deserve better material than the Zellners head scratchingly lazy jokes. Village Voice
3.1
A bit drawn out, but Wasikowska and Pattinson are a giddy delight. Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
The Zellners are obviously talented men, but their fondness for stillness clouds the highlights of their work. Blu Ray
1.5
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 .. Chicago Reader
2.5
The fraternal filmmakers have plotted a clever bit of revisionism here, although the movie itself works much better as a concept than in practice. Mark Reviews Movies
3.5
Featuring a hilariously bonkers turn from Pattinson, Damsel upends the Western tropes of hero, villain and damsel in distress with a mid film twist th ..
3.5
There is nary a dull moment throughout and you invest yourself in these people.
3.8
This warped, WTF western from the Zellner brothers gives Rob Pattinson a chance to shine. In a Hollywood of formulaic hack jobs, the Zellners know how .. Rolling Stone
4.0
The Zellner Brothers, David and Nathan, deliver plenty of quirk but little punch in this frontier tale filled with reprobates, rascals, and one adorab .. Pop Matters
4.5
When the film segues into a literal song and dance, it feels like we really are watching a new sort of vision, even though Damsel takes a while to rev .. The Wrap
4.5
It takes a bit to get accustomed to the Zellners style but once you do, boy, does Damsel really blossom. New York Post
3.5
Damsel takes most of the elements youve ever seen in a Western and tweaks some, twists others and comes up with something unusual and mostly satisfyin .. Az Central
1.5
Pattinson is committed, a goofy screw loose role proving his range, but the films stabs at satire fold back on itself, and its humor is desperately fi .. Film Inquiry
0.5
Unfortunately, after the main gag has been revealed, it feels like the film doesnt have anything else to say, padding out its sluggish third act with .. Film Inquiry
3.0
Damsel in unabashedly bizarre, zigs and zags like a cartographer getting lost in the wilderness, and contains Robert Pattinson and Mia Wasikowska pull .. Flickering Myth
2.5
Damsel may not meet your expectations, but it will still make you laugh. Flim Threet
1.5
Though methodically conceived and occasionally tense, its slight and sluggish. New Yorker
3.0
Revisionist Western has strong performances from Robert Pattinson and Mia Wasakowska. But Zellner brothers film is deeply flawed. Boston Herald
3.8
David and Nathan Zellner have crafted an anti western, lovingly poking fun at its foundation while slyly pulling the rug under the audience in humorou .. The Film Stage
1.9
Like everything else attractive to the eye in Damsel, this image of happiness is a cruel illusion. Its also an unilluminating one. Chicago Tribune
2.5
The frontier as a symbol not of manifest destiny but of mans idiocy Theres an interesting movie in that. Damsel gets about halfway there. Boston Globe
1.5
As an indie film with a clever gimmick, its worth seeing, though it never quite sustains the sweeping feel of its first two scenes. The Atlantic
4.5
Robert Pattinson and Mia Wasikowska keep this offbeat Western watchable. Birth Movies Death
1.5
The Zellners are certainly assembling an oeuvre thats distinctly their own, utterly unafraid to veer off the beaten path to their quirky characters he .. Birth Movies Death
4.0
Damsel manages to import any number of modern notions into a surprisingly traditional western structure, recognising the appeal of the genre while not .. Standard
4.5
The Zellner Brothers, Mia Wasikowska, and Robert Pattinson team up for the delightfully weird, beautifully shot, and feminist as hell Damsel. Pajiba
3.5
Damsel fiddles around with the Western to mixed results. Narratively, the Zellners are always looking to zag, and while that leads to some surprising .. Consequence Of Sound
3.0
Mia Wasikowska and Robert Pattinson are seemingly having a lot of fun on this project, and in turn, so are we. Hey U Guys
2.8
The funny bits simply arent as funny as they should be. If this is a question of acquired taste, its one for a very small audience. The Play List
4.5
They once again mix tragedy, humanity, and comedy, but this time the emphasis is on the laughs. Fair warning though, its brand of comedy is equal part .. Film School Rejects
2.0
An off kilter western about misplaced love that whilst not without its pleasures, ultimately struggles to overcome its abundance of creaky contrivance .. Cine Vue
4.0
most ironic turn is its precise and deliberate lack of sentiment. It has the clinicians eye, and a jesters sensibility as it cleanly dissects that fol .. Killer Movie Reviews
3.2
I cant help admiring the daring attitude of the Zellners, even though their success rate is marginal at best. Patriot Ledger
4.4
Damsel is set some 150 years ago, but its a timely social commentary about certain gender based stereotypes that still exist in the movies. Mia Wasiko .. Chicago Sun Times
3.0
Its not a comedy classic like Mel Brooks film, and certainly its examination of the pityless Old West frontier are much darker. Punch Drunk Critics
1.5
Damsel spends its second half literally wandering in the woods, with no clear destination or objective in mind. News Week
2.5
It plays out as an oddball western parody with a comical attitude to the Old West. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
4.5
Filmmakers dont make westerns like they used to but Damsel may be the funniest to come around in years. Solzy At The Movies
3.8
Nothing about Damsel is offensive or bad. Frequently, it is quite good, and its endeavor to offer something new is the biggest reason to celebrate. Awards Circuit
3.2
Damsel is both on point and one note: a curiosity without much going for it beyond its progressive flipping of script. Film Avclub
4.5
With their signature absurdist humor, the Zellner Brothers shrewdly overturn the gender archetypes of the western genre. Film Journal International ..
1.5
Damsel is one of those nouveau westerns that looks vaguely inspired by the Coen brothers... That type of genre tinkering can be refreshing as long as .. East Bay Express
2.5
Showcases strong comedic performances from both Pattinson and Wasikowska, but wastes its potential with an uneven script. Rendy Reviews
3.0
Cussed larkiness suffuses a fit of fancy sprayed across the American Western to intermittently inspired comic effect and a few sardonic stripes of sur .. New City Film
3.3
The Zellners have a feel for the genre. They captured the look, the surreal nature of the West, and the sadness of one mans quest to win the love of a .. Daily Film Fix
3.1
While the movie isnt quite as clever as it thinks it is, the Zellners have a sweet, likable sense of humor tinged with tragedy. And they remain filmma .. Ap News
1.8
The painfully self conscious script and often cringe worthy dialogue of this would be genre subversion ruins a gorgeous but ultimately empty film that .. Spectrum Culture
3.1
The world needs more offbeat comic Westerns like Damsel, which fearlessly takes up space in subgenre terrain thats rarely occupied these days. Am Ny
1.5
With Wasikowska behind the trigger, Damsel points a rifle directly at male vanity and shoots a hole right through the targets heart. Metro Active
2.5
While Damsel is tremendously helped by a host of stellar performances, what is there is hampered by script and editing problems. Geek Girl Authority
4.5
Damsel is a men on a mission film devoid of true men or a true mission, and it deploys wit and slapstick to put masculinity on trial. The Week
0.5
The film tries ones patience with a simplistic, obvious message this damsel dont need saving and a schtick that goes on long past its expiration. L.A. Biz
3.5
This gritty little western subverts expectations at every possible turn and turns out to be a funny, twisted take on the tall tales of the American id .. FanboyNation.com
0.5
There is only so much a Western written by men can do to rectify the wrongs of other Westerns written by men. Pgh City Paper
4.5
Robert Pattinson as smooth and passionate with Mia Wasikowska as a powerhouse, but raving banshee, give unexpected performances. Its fun watching them .. Movies and Shakers
3.5
The result is not a spoof, it isnt wacky in the Mel Brooks fashion. Its thoughtful and humorous, deliberately gorgeous and just a tad melancholy. Maddwolf
4.4
Throughout the film, Pattinsons control of his accent, his ability to add complexity to an imbecilic character, and his comedic timing are new signs t .. 812 Film Reviews
3.5
The Zellner have long cherished strangeness and it comes in no shortage here. Silver Screen Riot
4.1
Darkness and humor are never far from each other, and both are balanced in equal measure. Brightest Young Things
4.4
The deadpan humor mixed with a bit of slapstick forms a layer of comedy that remains on the surface while more weighty themes bubble underneath. Victoria Advocate
4.4
Damsel provides a heroine who has no trouble seizing control of her narrative from the misbehaving men in her life sometimes with a rifle and dynamite .. Madison
4.5
Some may believe that the western genre turned arthouse gimmick was played out long ago, but Damsels fresh energy and pioneering spirit offers redempt .. Arts Fuse
1.5
Everything here is mashed together into a postmodern pileup that thinks its politically progressive and smart but really isnt. Nashville Scene
1.5
Ultimately caves under the pressure of twee irony, but it leaves a mark, lashing out at weak men who take what they want. In truth, their fragile egos .. Sd City Beat
2.0
Even with a bizarre public hanging and some animated shootings, the action scenes felt insipid, while the humor didnt improve. Always Good Movies
3.0
If total weirdness with a Western flavor is what you are looking for, Damsel is it. We Are Movie Geeks
2.5
...its unclear if the Zellners believe theres a tragic romance in wanting a woman who doesnt want you back or they understand thats just patriarchal B .. The Pop Break
1.5
While its clear that Penelope may not need help finding her way out of a messy situation, unfortunately, this Damsel could use just a little more savi .. Cinemacy
4.5
While Damsel is bittersweet, its truly a joy to behold, a showcase for the Zellners zesty wit. Moveable Fest
4.2
Damsel is a delight, a strange mix of revenge, retribution and unrequited romance Dork Shelf
3.8
The film overall is a fun tale if youre not a die hard traditional Western fan. But the story doesnt diminish its predecessors; its clear there are pa .. Austin Movie Blog 360
2.5
A Western with contemporary, comic ambience, lacks sufficient funny parts. Big Apple Reviews
4.5
Theres a dewy eyed freshness to parts of Damsel that recall Westerns from the 1970s, only with tongue placed more firmly in cheek. With its spiffy pro .. Miamiartzine
2.0
If youre looking for a revisionist western, you could do a hell of a lot better Damsel couldnt carry the water of The Missouri Breaks. Dare Daniel
4.4
The Zellner Brothers, Robert Pattinson and Mia Wasikowska turn the American western on its head with hilarious, offbeat tones and performances. Phoenix Film Festival
4.5
Damsel is neither a rollicking adventure nor a rapturous love story, but a dark comedy that revels in character, confusion, and discomfort. Riot Material
4.5
Damsel is often too quirky for its own good, but the cast is committed...More interesting than Damsels middling whimsy is the handful of narrative sur .. Arts At L
4.5
A delight that doesnt always get it right, but never needs saving. Goethe



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