Netflix's "Damsel" (2024) roars onto the streaming platform, promising a fiery reimagining of the damsel-in-distress trope. Headlined by the ever-impressive Millie Bobby Brown, the film sets out to challenge our expectations of princesses and the monsters they face. But "Damsel" doesn't simply invert the classic narrative; it crafts a world where both the damsel and the dragon hold unexpected depths. While the film succeeds in its subversion and boasts stunning visuals, it stumbles in its pacing and underdeveloped supporting characters, leaving a sense of missed opportunities.