Movie: Enola Holmes 2
Cast: Millie Bobby Brown, Louis Partridge, Henry Cavill, Sam Claflin, Helena Carter, Abbie Hern, David Thewlis, Gabriel Tierney.
Director: Harry Bradbeer
Screenwriter: Jack Thorne
Runtime: 131 minutes
Rating: 4.5/5
A lively and witty sequel, Enola Holmes 2 improves on the original's charm with a more intricate and rewarding mystery. Millie Bobby Brown is back as the same detective, now fighting to build her own agency in a world that continues to regard her as little more than a "lady." Her first official case—a straightforward search for a missing factory girl—blossoms into a deadly conspiracy that intersects with her brother Sherlock's (Henry Cavill) own case.
The film succeeds by providing Enola with a more powerful, more personal mystery to solve, one that's based on the true Matchgirls' Strike of 1888. This period detail lends substance to the film's feminist message and raises the stakes above a simple caper. Brown remains as electrifying as ever as she effortlessly breaks the fourth wall and reveals a more fragile, yet fiercer, side of her character. Henry Cavill's Sherlock is also impressive, with a deeper and truly affectionate relationship with his sister.
Though some of the action scenes are somewhat rushed, the strengths of the film are its snappy dialogue, compelling plot, and that irresistible chemistry between its cast. It's a charming and clever adventure that demonstrates Enola is a more than able detective in her own right, rather than forever living in the shadow of her renowned brother. With cleverer twists and an intriguing mid-credit tease, Enola Holmes 2 leaves you hungry for more.
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