Princess Elodie (Millie Bobby Brown), lives in perhaps the worst kingdom in the world, full of magic, but with quite ugly and ruthless territories. Yours is about to fall apart. So an arranged marriage with a rich candidate seems to be the best option.. girl, begins its story as a fantasy worthy of a children’s book. But there is subtext in the middle of the episodes, which feature what seems like a predictable twist. Its main character will have to face several monsters. Not everything is real some are definitely capable of killing, but others parody what women go through every day.
The concept of Juan Carlos Fresnadillo’s film is interesting and starts off on the right foot. In fact, one of the best aspects of the production is the transformation of a generic medieval world into an uncomfortable territory full of problems. In Dan Mazo’s fantasy, the wonders of magic are closer to conflicts that can be resolved with the help of several tools. Which turns the premise into an obvious allegory to more complex elements.
But besides the main message, This film is a journey through the genre that is both entertaining and curious. One that combines a background message with a fantasy scenario that becomes increasingly complex as it progresses. We leave you with three good reasons to enjoy Netflix’s latest release. From a well stated moral to a fantasy point of view. A new look at a famous story that will surprise you.
A well told moral story
Eloida, you must cope with the responsibility that lies on your shoulders. and what it means to be a woman—and to be a figure of apparent power—in a time when that is not valued. And not only does it fail to do that, but it condemns her from the start to having to sacrifice her dreams and expectations for the greater good. The message of feminist emancipation is clear and girldevelops it without concealment.
But he also does this skillfully, avoiding moralistic speeches. Eloid will have to fight a huge, ferocious monster from which he will not escape alive.. A circumstance that many other women of her time have faced and that she will try to overcome with a few weapons at her disposal.
The allegory of patriarchy is repeated, but instead of repeating itself, it deepens. Particularly because the film has all the tools to take the story to unusual places and especially head-on. When this happens, the film reaches its best moments. Particularly by showing that Eloida is more than just a princess who finds herself in a situation that is beyond her. And she’s also a heroine.
One day the kingdom is in trouble

Using fairy tale plots to tell larger stories is risky. But the Maiden overcomes this without any problems. As in traditional stories – and this is the brutal version – it all begins with a major conflict. Namely: Eloid will have to marry in order to prevent his disgraced kingdom from sinking into poverty.. Millie Bobby Brown brings a vitality and charisma to her character that makes her very relatable. Enola Holmes and much of the first half of the film benefits from this. Especially when the plot depends on the actress’s ability to set the pace and tone of the story.
The translator can take on this responsibility and girl, is rooted in Brown’s ability to be passionate, vulnerable and strong all at once. At its core, the film is an exploration of how Eloid can confront a world that is greater than her. Who, moreover, considers her a victim worthy of sacrifice. The script solves the problem drawing attention to the idea of how this princess is able to escape danger with all the self-confidence of her youth.

All of the above makes the film a solid growth story. One day, Eloida leaves her decrepit kingdom to marry a neighboring prince. girl looks at responsibility, love and duty from interesting sides. So, gradually this unusual combination of fantasy drama and developmental imagery takes on its own personality and intriguing point of view.
In fact, Brown’s character represents the very heart of the film, which explores loyalty from multiple perspectives. From the King played by Ray Winstone to the evil Queen Elizabeth played by Robin Wright. girl takes the opportunity to deepen the energy of the first half hour and takes the story to a new dimension. So, it all ends in the final part, in which Eloid will have to demonstrate that he is not only a tragic figure, but also a symbol of hope.
An ending that deepens the adventure
So when the announced confrontation between the girl and the dragon begins, there’s more to it than just a few fight scenes. The moral of how a violent event can crush a woman is still there and the script explores it. As a result, the film tells two stories at the same time. A fairy tale with good intentions, but also a look at what it’s like to be a young woman in a harsh world.
For a happy ending – there is, of course, one similar to Game of Thrones this will excite the fans -, girl tried to show that women’s lives – at any time and in any place – are complex. This version Cinderella, adorned with a dragon, is entertaining but also meaningful and well told. The best film that could have only been an adventure, but ultimately became a reflection on important issues.
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