Enola Holmes (2020)
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- Synopsis:
England, 1884 - a world on the brink of change. On the morning of her 16th birthday, Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown) wakes to find that her mother (Helena Bonham Carter) has disappeared, leaving behind an odd assortment of gifts but no apparent clue as to where she's gone or why. After a free-spirited childhood, Enola suddenly finds herself under the care of her brothers Sherlock (Henry Cavill) and Mycroft (Sam Claflin), both set on sending her away to a finishing school for "proper" young ladies. Refusing to follow their wishes, Enola escapes to search for her mother in London. But when her journey finds her entangled in a mystery surrounding a young runaway Lord (Louis Partridge), Enola becomes a super-sleuth in her own right, outwitting her famous brother as she unravels a conspiracy that threatens to set back the course of history. - Actors:
- Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, Sam Claflin, Helena Bonham Carter, Louis Partridge, Burn Gorman, Adeel Akhtar, Susan Wokoma, Hattie Morahan, David Bamber, Frances De La Tour, Claire Rushbrook, Fiona Shaw, Gaby French, Paul Copley, Ellie Haddington, Alex Kelly, James Duke, Connor Catchpole, Sarah Flind
- Directors:
- Harry Bradbeer
- Producers:
- Millie Bobby Brown, Paige Brown, Alex Garcia, Ali Mendes, Mary Parent
- Writers:
- Jack Thorne, Nancy Springer, Arthur Conan Doyle
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Thrillers
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Reviews (3) of Enola Holmes
Not for me - Enola Holmes review by TH
Sherlock Holmes has always been done fairly well whether its the BBC Sherlock, the films recently with Robert Downey Jr or the american take Elementary.
However this is a new take with a sister that im not awarehas even been mentioned before and follows a fairly unlikeable lead as she works out a rather bland mystery.
Millie Bobby Brown lacks the acting chops to pull of the lead role and make her character anything other than slightly precocious.
However it's not just the lead that doesnt work. Cavill makes for a rather dull Sherlock and Claflin does a rather alright job with the little material he is given.
The biggest issue is that it doesnt feel fun or interesting but more a cheap mystery film using the Sherlock name to gain interest.
Not to say people wont enjoy it but I was quite disappointed with this film.
Brilliant - Enola Holmes review by cr
Excellent entertaining and charming spin on the Sherlock Holmes genre. Millie Bobbie brown is charming and irresistible in the main role. If this is the beginning of a franchise bring it on!!
OK but A bit disappointing - Enola Holmes review by GI
This is an amiable mystery drama with plenty of humour and a balmy vision of Victorian England. A spin off of the now ubiquitous Sherlock Holmes franchise where the teenage sister, Enola (Millie Bobby Brown), of Sherlock and Mycroft has been home schooled and raised by their bohemian mother (Helena Bonham Carter). When she disappears Enola, something of a sleuth herself and very able in the martial arts department, commits to finding her. This is despite her brothers intention of sending her to a boarding school for young ladies. Enola slips away and heads for London where she becomes embroiled in a plot involving a missing Viscount. It's all good fun and with Enola talking to and making expressions to camera it's stylistically reminiscent of TVs Fleabag and Killing Eve (not really surprising since director Harry Bradbeer was involved with Killing Eve). The downside is the story is a bit weak and spread over too long a running time so the film does stretch the patience on occasion. Henry Cavill as Sherlock and Sam Calflin as Mycroft do a good turn as does Fiona Shaw as the headmistress of the Girls School. The set up suggests a sequel or even a series for TV however this film is family entertainment that can be enjoyed by everyone even though it lacks a credible baddie and the plot didn't have enough detecting and went for too much fighting instead.