Damsel (2024)

A noble young woman agrees to become a princess to save her people from starvation, but the trade is not exactly what it initially appeared to be.

'Damsel' is a fantasy film with teeth. It is far from being a masterpiece that offers a deep and multi-faceted meaning, the plot and its development are predictable and the message a bit too on-the-nose, and yet it is a source of genuine entertainment precisely for the cheap satisfaction and in addition, hearing Shohreh Aghdashloo's voice from the dragon's mouth is a real delight.

Director:  Juan Carlos Fresnadillo     

With: Millie Bobby Brown, Ray Winstone, Angela Bassett, Brooke Carter, Joely Richardson, Shohreh Aghdashloo

Rating: 7/10

Hugo (2011)

Hugo is an orphan who lives in the ceiling of a train station in Paris and takes care of the mechanical clocks.

"Hugo" is an adventure film for the family, but it is experienced as a fantasy film. Martin Scorsese chose an unusual subject and built a magical story. Asa Butterfield is wonderful in the role of the silent Hugo, and Ben Kingsley enriches any cast.

Director:  Martin Scorsese       

With: Asa Butterfield, Chloë Grace Moretz, Christopher Lee, Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen, Ray Winstone, Helen McCrory, Emily Mortimer, Richard Griffiths

Rating: 9/10

Black Widow (2021)

Natasha Romanoff meets close poeple from her past after The Avengers have to take a mandatory break.

'Black Widow' is the movie dedicated to the beloved character that until now was used almost only as a decoration amongst other things. The action takes place in the past (everyone knows what happened to Natasha in Endgame) and opens up the door for other characters to appear in the foreground (like Yelena). The action is decent, the story is not totally ridiculous, the enemies are human and the style is more like that of a spy movie.

Director:  Cate Shortland     

With: Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Rachel Weisz, Ray Winstone, William Hurt, Olga Kurylenko

Rating: 8/10