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Hello Cinephiles,
Today we’re talking about the 2022 film Enola Holmes 2.
Story
With less set up needed then the first one (Enola Homes Movie Review), there’s more room for the story, characters, and world to breathe and grow.
I liked the mystery and all its twists and turns.
Score: 1
Characters
The characters are consistant with the first movie and mostly keep the same cast. There’s no Mycroft, but that’s a good thing, letting Sherlock and Enola grow as siblings. I have to say that I adore this version of Sherlock. He’s warm, kind, but still jaded, manic, and brilliant.
Enola is clever, charismatic, and soooooo young. It’s great to see that the writers didn’t just copy-paste a younger Sherlock.
At first I was a little annoyed at the inclusion of Moriarty, but it was done so well and acted amazingly.
Score: 1
Dialogue
The dialogue is witty, quick, and loaded with multiple meanings and references.
Score: 1
Visuals and Music
Everything is bigger in this one, the fights are more dramatic, the dancing more impressive, and the camera work is excellent.
The music was extremely well-placed and beautiful.
Score: 1
Fun
I love both action and mystery when they are well done and this was extremely well done. Lots of twists and turns, lots of great characters, and some great historical elements.
Score: 1
Overall
Surpassing the first by virtue of wasting less time on setup and more on the actual mysteries. Henry Cavill is a splendid broody Holmes and Millie Bobby Brown is both believable and delightful in the role. If you enjoy a good mystery and can enjoy a new Sherlock, this is a great choice.
Final Score: 5 Stars out of 5*
*A 5 star review doesn’t mean the movie was perfect nor that it is perfect for everyone but it is a movie I believe is as close to perfect as possible.