June 5th 2024.
The year is 2024, and Netflix has just confirmed its most popular film so far. The surprising part? It's not the one you would expect. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, a fantasy adventure film featuring one of Netflix's brightest young talents has taken the streaming platform by storm. Damsel, starring the newlywed Millie Bobby Brown, has secured a spot on the list of the top 10 most popular English-language films on Netflix.
The film, which also stars big names like Robin Wright, Angela Bassett, and Ray Winstone, follows the story of Elodie, played by Brown, as she embarks on a treacherous journey after being offered as a sacrifice to a fire-breathing dragon. Despite being described as "bland" and "soulless" by some critics, Damsel has managed to capture the hearts of viewers around the world. Within the first 10 days of its release, the film was watched a whopping 86.1 million times, earning the number one spot on Tudum's global top 10 films list for two weeks.
But the success didn't stop there. Damsel continued to dominate the charts, spending an additional four weeks on the global top 10 list and making it to the individual top 10 films list in 93 different countries. And now, it has achieved an even bigger feat - landing in eighth place on Netflix's list of the most popular English films.
The ranking is based on a film's number of views within the first 91 days of its release on the streaming platform. And with a staggering 137.2 million views in just 87 days, Damsel has surpassed other big-budget projects like Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery and claimed its spot in the top 10. The film's star, Millie Bobby Brown, expressed her excitement at the news, thanking the fans for their support and promising more adventures to come.
Despite its success, Damsel has received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike. Some have praised Brown's performance and the film's gripping story, while others have criticized it for being too childish for adults and too violent for children. However, director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo is overjoyed with the film's massive success and its impact on a new generation.
With a 57% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Damsel may not be a hit among critics, but it has managed to capture the hearts of viewers with its gritty and touching tale of survival. And with its spot on Netflix's top 10 list, it has solidified its place in the streaming world.
While other films like The Gray Man, Bird Box, and Don't Look Up may have more views and higher rankings, it's Damsel that has become the biggest film of 2024 so far. And with its star-studded cast and captivating story, it's no surprise that it has captured the attention of millions of viewers worldwide.
Damsel is just one of the many successes for Brown, who rose to fame as Eleven in the hit show Stranger Things. With two Enola Holmes movies under her belt, she continues to prove her talent and versatility as an actress and producer. Damsel is currently streaming on Netflix, so be sure to check it out and see what all the hype is about. Who knows, it might just become your next favorite film.
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