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"Enola Holmes 2" is the sequel to the 2020 film "Enola Holmes" based on the book series "The Enola Holmes Mysteries" by Nancy Springer. Once again starring Millie Bobby Brown in the title role, it continues the character's story in the same light-hearted manner as the previous film.

Following the events of the first film, Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown) decides to set up her own detective agency, hoping to solve mysteries for the citizens of London. However, due to her young age and frequent comparisons to her famous brother Sherlock (Henry Cavill), Enola is unable to find any clients willing to take her seriously. As she contemplates shutting down her business permanently, Enola is visited by a young factory girl named Bessie (Serrana Su-Ling Bliss), who asks Enola to help find her missing sister. Enola immediately accepts the case and is taken by Bessie to her place of work; a matchstick factory experiencing an outbreak of typhus fever. While there, Enola soon discovers a shocking conspiracy that makes her realise she may not be able to solve this new case all by herself.

Back in 2020, I was quite surprised at how much I liked the Netflix film "Enola Holmes", a movie that focused around the adventures of the younger sister of the famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. Though the story wasn't anything extraordinary, what I thought made it so enjoyable was Millie Bobby Brown's endearing, energetic performance as the title character, a sharp contrast to her more downbeat portrayal of Eleven on "Stranger Things" that we were all used to up to that point. Considering the film is based on a series of books, it was inevitable that there would be at least one follow-up produced in the wake of its success, and now two years later we have "Enola Holmes 2", a sequel that contains most of the same winning ingredients as its predecessor.

Now a few years older, we get to see Enola not only trying to subvert society's expectations of 19th century women but also struggling to make a name for herself as a detective in her own right. The very fact that she is constantly being compared to her brother further adds to her frustration, as she starts to realise that this uphill battle is going to be even more difficult that she had initially anticipated. This added some necessary dramatic weight to the story because Enola learns that nepotism isn't always a guaranteed road to success. If anything, she is at a huge disadvantage having Sherlock Holmes as her brother, since others will instantly view her as the younger sister stuck in his shadow. I like the way the film treats this as a universal issue that any youngest siblings can relate to, especially those who wish to show that they are just as capable, perhaps even more so, than their older family members.

Like with the previous film, Harry Bradbeer continues with his fast-paced, Guy Ritchie-influenced directorial style that helped contribute greatly to what made the original so appealing in the first place. There were numerous parts where the film could have slowed down and become tedious but thankfully there isn't a single moment that drags since the action moves at such breakneck speed. Bradbeer also places better emphasis on the main plot this time, with fewer side stories that could potentially lose the interest of younger viewers. While there are some minor parts that didn't really go anywhere, they didn't distract too much from what was important to the overall story, and even then they were at least easier to understand this time around. Again, I must point out that haven't read any of the original "Enola Holmes" books so I'm not entirely sure how accurate this film is to the source material, but from what I can tell it makes for another entertaining adventure mystery film for teens to young adults.

In her second outing as the main character, Millie Bobby Brown is just so much fun to watch as the loveably peppy Enola Holmes. Every scene she is in, Brown always looks like she is having the time of her life playing this young detective. Whether she's intently investigating a missing person's case or putting up her dukes against any adversaries who dare to take her on, there's a lot to appreciate in the amount of panache Brown brings to the role. Additionally, it was pretty funny to see her occasionally break the fourth wall to address the audience on any comical situation she is about to experience, both good and bad. Brown is truly one of the most talented actresses of her generation, and both these two films and "Stranger Things" are clear proof of this.

It was also nice to see Henry Cavill play a more prominent role this time as the legendary Sherlock Holmes. In the previous film, he appeared to be more laid back than in other depictions of the character whereas here he seems to be taking things a lot more seriously than before. This time we actually get to see Sherlock do what he is best at, and that it is using his famous powers of deduction to help solve a mystery. Cavill holds his own alongside Brown but never so much that it feels like he is trying to upstage her. There is a believable brother-sister bond between the two of them, which made watching them work together a considerably more enjoyable experience.

Unfortunately, Sam Claflin is notably absent as Mycroft Holmes due to apparent scheduling conflicts. This is a huge shame because one of my favourite things about the original film was watching Sherlock and Mycroft's conflicting views on how they should be supporting their younger sister. Instead, Sherlock is all on his own without any explanation given as to why Mycroft suddenly isn't in the picture anymore. Sure, this did allow for more emotional scenes of Sherlock and Enola growing closer as siblings, but there should at least be some solid reasons provided as to how come Mycroft isn't here to offer his own opinions on what path Enola should be taking at this point in her life. No matter how hard I tried to blank him out, the film still felt like something was missing without Mycroft contributing something to the story. Hopefully Claflin will be able to reprise the role if a third film is ever green lit.

As a continuation of the original film, "Enola Holmes 2" succeeds in pretty much the same way, with its charming take on the title character by its lead star and good use of pacing to keep things moving along smoothly. There is definitely potential for this series to become a long-lasting film franchise, but that's only if the actors and filmmakers are able to maintain this streak for the length of time required for such a commitment. At the time of writing this, there is no confirmation of a third entry but considering how successful both of these films have been, I would be surprised if Netflix doesn't give the go ahead anytime soon. So long as the entire original cast return next time, especially Sam Claflin as Mycroft Holmes, then I am all for it.

I rate it 7/10.

If you were a fan of the first, like I was, you should enjoy this second outing...

It doesn't try to outdo the first film or be too different... it's a natural continuation of the story. Millie Bobby-Brown and co deliver excellent comedic/action sequences with the mystery element still central to the plot.

Millie's acting chops should now see her take on some more challenging roles (like Florence Pugh). But for now these types of roles are right up her alley. The film has a great pace to it, and develops the characters well, including the new ones. The set design and costumes again bring an old London to life.

Remember, it's not an Oscar contending drama... It's a fun family friendly action/comedy... So enjoy it on that level.

Enola Holmes, now a Private Detective in her own right is employed to search for a missing girl.

It's good, for the most part I enjoyed it, as with the first, I wish I'd kept it for boxing day tea, it would have been the perfect family adventure. It's very, very similar to the first, if you enjoyed that, I'm sure you'll enjoy this, if you hated it, there's nothing dissimilar here, more of the same.

Good storyline, very imaginative and creative, very good production values too, it looked pretty great I thought.

A shame that Mycroft didn't appear, I enjoyed his character in the first film, it did allow Sherlock to get more focus, and that was great, but perhaps also some of the problem, when Cavill is on screen as Sherlock Holmes, he does overtake, it was him I wanted to see more of.

Enola herself, I liked her more than I did in the first film, I look forward to seeing her develop even further in the third.

6/10.

Second verse, same as the first. Sometimes the knowing glances at the camera are perfectly timed, and sometimes they are over the top. Sometimes the mystery's intriguing, and sometimes it is laughable. Sometimes the interplay crackles, and sometimes it feels cartoonish. This series is filled with all the highs and all the lows. There's no doubt that Brown and Cavill kill it, but everything else struggles to keep up. If you have a middle schooler, it is a great intro to classic mysteries...but if you want a truly classic mystery, the BBC's Sherlock is a much better option. (Also, if we're ranking the Holmes adaptations, it is far from the bottom. And far from the top, as well.) As for the endings? Yikes.

About on par with the original, which I suppose is the minimum you want from a sequel.

I have similar thoughts about 'Enola Holmes 2' as I do for 'Enola Holmes'. Millie Bobby Brown is a strong lead, the support cast are good but the plot still isn't the most entertaining to watch unfold onscreen. I'm not sure it needed to be told over 2hrs, either.

Still, I got the required amount of entertainment from it. I appreciate the message and the story it tells, as well as them (seeming to, to me anyway) toning down the fourth-wall breaking - which is a tad overdone in the 2020 flick.

It seems likely that we'll be getting more of these, which I'm cool with - if the main cast remain, that is.

A flame haired girl has vanished disappeared, there's only one sleuth who is free and volunteers, to find out where she might have gone, if foul play has done her wrong, and doused her fire, caused to expire, as some have feared.

Lots of chasing, with fraught pacing then ensues, as Enola sparks the wick of Grail's fuse, Sherlock dances a solution, helps resolve his own confusion, but it's a cunning and deceptive type of ruse.

An entertaining piece that strikes a chord, as lucifers are snuffed to great reward, with some history thrown in, the end is bound to make you grin, since you have the right, you might as well join in!

As engaging and delightful as ever.

Love how this movie is based off true events. I was actually researching the matchgirls earlier this year so it was a pleasant surprise to find that Enola Holmes 2 was partly based off this. It's just great how they intertwine historical content into a engaging mystery narrative.

In all honesty, I still believe that the first Enola Holmes is better than this one. But this is not to say it is not worth a watch. I love the style (is that what you would call it??) of this film, and of course the actresses/actors are great.

Also, apparently Enola Holmes is based off a book, but I have not yet read it so cannot comment on its likeness.

I absolutely adored this sequel, just as much as I did the first movie. Right away I can note on its great pacing, I did not find myself bored the whole film. The greater inclusion of Enola's older brother Sherlock (Henry Cavill) added a great new dynamic and relationship to the movie without stealing the spotlight (I know it was there in the last movie, but this time there was a bigger focus on their relationship). The storyline was clever, but not so difficult that as viewers, we couldn't guess along the way and solve the mystery with the Holmes siblings.

I must also praise Millie Bobby Brown for her use of breaking the fourth wall. It was not intrusive or annoying, she would merely tease us by giving an occasional wink or glance, which was enough to keep us charmed by her. I am usually not a fan of breaking the fourth wall, but this movie hit the sweet-spot on being tasteful enough that I did not mind. The fight sequences were fun and kept you on the edge of your seat, and so did the slow building anticipation on the romance between Tewkesbury and Enola. Grail was a scary but well-developed antagonist, depicted perfectly by David Thewlis.

The set design, costumes, and stunts were all done really well, and it certainly set the scene of old London. As well as this, the whole cast can take credit for the strong chemistry they showed which really shined through in their body language enhancing this whole movie. The strong feminist undertone was clear, and using a real world example of the Match Factory girls really brought this movie to life. It was a fun, empowering and entertaining film that you will certainly catch me watching again, so if you liked the first, don't hesitate to check this one out!

I really enjoyed this sequel. They took every thing good about the first film, and turned up the dial. For a avrege sherlock holmes enjoyed, this film is full of fun to be had. The story, like the first film, giving a nice prospective for real world events, and sums them up quite nicely. The acting in this film is great, and aspecialy Henry Cavil's, who stole the show every moment he was on screen. One small flaw that annoyed me was that unlike thw first one, whitch clearly had kids in mind, this one has quite a few scenes, which might be considerd too gory for the younger audience, while still having quite a few jokes and moment that seem to he targeted and smaller children.

While the first film was all about finding herself, "Enola Holmes 2" is a straight detective story, with Enola following in the footsteps of her famous older brother yet carving her own path and honing her young super-sleuthing skills. She's still smart, perceptive, and fiercely independent. And she still routinely breaks the fourth wall to offer us some hilarious commentary or sometimes just to get things off her chest. This is where Brown's performance really shines. Her ability to shuffle between comedy and drama is impressive. And she's able to retain Enola's playfulness from the first film while also showing some meaningful growth. Brown fully embodies her character. She carries the movie with her effervescent style, and the other actors follow suit.

Highly engaging, clever and well written script, wonderful costumes, really great character development carrying over from first movie .I thoroughly enjoyed this caper.

This movie is not spectacular, but is good at balancing many things at once. It kept me entertained, made me smile, informed me, and is overall a cute movie. A good blend.

• A high-stakes case with well-placed, light humor
• Sprinklings of romance that are cute but don't detract from the plot

Plot: Based on the real history of the match girls, a bit of historical knowledge is always welcome, and here, it makes all the difference in creating a memorable storyline.

Story picks up after about 45 minutes and becomes more interesting and fast-paced. Easy to follow logic.

Wish they dived more into Enola's mother's work, as they left this "loose end" ( ;) ) open after the first movie.

Characters: Likeable, but nothing too extraordinary. Enola is especially charming and brings heart and uniqueness to the movie.

Acting: Well done, but again, nothing too extraordinary given the type of movie it is.

Aesthetic: Beautiful and charming costumes, sets, and little animations throughout.

This sequel has more appeal in the stories that occur in the background, while its protagonist brags under the main spotlight about a superficial and repeated fable. Both the plots of Sherlock Holmes, like that of his mother, concern a more realistic and intriguing tone, with a real threat, above the pretensions of an insufferable teenager. Yes. My main problem with this film is its protagonist. Her acting is highly unconvincing. Her interactions with the audience as she breaks the fourth wall is one of the worst attempts at appearing likeable and charismatic I've seen this year.

The film is quite decent and entertaining, at times it's funny and charming, it has a good message and a strong commitment to social justice, which is much appreciated, but the main role is a great repellant. To a lesser extent, so were the poor visual effects and to the more critical eye, the film's montage also feels sloppy. Continuity errors between shots and a rhythm that doesn't hold up to the story it's telling.

Now, don't forget this is a Netflix production. Of course, there is an inexplicable but predictable gender and race change of one of the greatest characters in the Sherlock Holmes universe. In the end, the film gets too distracted trying to overly sympathize with an audience that just wants to have fun without seeing their favorite characters totally transfigured. Enough of that, Netflix!

A really good, enjoyable sequel. A great original story, very well acted by all involved, well written and I enjoyed the puzzles and trying to piece it all together along with Enola and Sherlock. This Enola Holmes series would make a great Sunday afternoons family viewing, as a lover of the Sherlock Holmes books and stories this has fulfilled a desire for new adaptations and Holmes tales. The way Enola Holmes is depicted within these adaptations is brilliant and should be a source of inspiration to young women and girls everywhere, this sequel in particular I'll be showing to my almost teenage daughter. I sincerely hope a 3rd movie will happen somewhere down the line and that's not something I can say very often about movie series.

When I read the intro I was sure I was going to hate this film, but it was actually quite entertaining. I wouldn't call it a masterpiece in the slightest, but it was fun, and sometimes that's all you need. The story is nothing too special, but the buildup to the conclusion was nicely executed in my opinion. I like Millie as Enola as well, you can tell she is enjoying herself and that adds to the character. I'd say it is perfect for a family evening.

Apparently, this review is too short, so enjoy this extra bit of worthless space filling nonsense I had to come up with until IMBD was satisfied.

A new case for Elona Holmes, sister of the world famous Sherlock Holmes. This time she investigates a disappearance and that becomes quickly quite an adventure. Millie Bobby Brown is perfect as Elona Holmes. In this sequel she again talks directly to the audience and that has its charms. Her looks and vocabulary makes it all very entertaining to watch. There's not much time to rest in this story, constant action is the key of this success. Henry Cavill is definitely better than Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes. The chemistry between the siblings is cute. Their detective work looks so simple, too simple at times, but it's all okay for this genre of movies, an entertaining popcorn movie. I thought the first movie was a tiny bit better, maybe because it was new and refreshing, but I'm looking forward to her next adventure, which will certainly come, maybe with Dr. Watson this time.

Following the events on the first film, Enola Holmes has set up her own detective agency. Unfortunately it is not a success. Then, just as she is about to give up, a young girl enters and asks Enola to find her sister. They both worked at as match girls... workers in the match factories. Meanwhile famous brother Sherlock has come up against a brick wall in a case involving financial corruption at the highest levels. Enola's investigation will lead her into danger and even she her arrested for murder!

I thought this film was fun from start to finish. It starts well, with Enola being chased through the streets by the police; we then flashback to learn how she came to be in such a situation. Her adventures put her in peril several times but never in a way that makes the film unsuitable for anybody but very young viewers. There are a couple of violent scenes, including a girl dying after being stabbed, but even this isn't too disturbing. As well as a solid drama we get plenty of laughs, many produced by Enola's fourth wall breaking asides to the audience and her mother's occasional antics. The cast is great. Millie Bobby Brown is a delight and carries the film as Enola. She is able supported by Henry Cavill, as brother Sherlock; Helena Bonham Carter is a lot of fun as her mother; and David Thewlis is great as the villainous Grail. I know some viewers don't like the diversity of the cast but, even though I often complain about excess wokery, I had no problems here. This is meant to be fun romp not an accurate depiction of life in Victorian London, even if the story puts our fictional heroine into an event that did happen. Overall I'd definitely recommend this to anybody looking for a fun adventure that is suitable for most ages.

Went woke in the last 30 minutes with a surprising unnecessary twist. A ridiculous twist that feeds the woke Hollywood machine. Do they not realize America is tired of it? Wasted efforts by all involved. And the efforts of the cast and director was undone by the writers. It was fun and entertaining until then. The chemistry between Cavill and Brown is worth the time for the first 90 minutes. They are amazing together and the screen lights up. More of them together is worth it. Henry Cavill brings a new texture to Sherlock Holmes. Millie Bobby Brown is incredible and sparkles. But a female .... and a ...Watch and see for yourself.

I had a great time watching this movie, much like the first. I think it was just as sharp, witty, clever, fun, sweet, and entertaining. Millie once again does an impeccable job as Enola. Henry also plays the role of Sherlock wonderfully.

I enjoyed the case very much, especially being based on true events. I loved the twist on Moriarty, I loved the continuing romance, and I really overall enjoy the styling of this franchise. The production is something that gives me great joy as a viewer.

I would love to see even more growth for Sherlock and Enola when/if they release another installment. These movies are some of my favorites of Netflix's.

Enola Holmes 2 is too concerned with chases, romance and flattering the target audience to even consider challenging anyone's puzzle-solving abilities. Like the first film, "Enola Holmes 2" hinges on how quickly we take to Enola's spirited heroine. She's still prone to both aces decision-making and a barrage of fourth wall-breaking jokes and jabs.

There's something afoot, and savvy watchers know that and still expect to be charmed in the process. Too often, "Enola Holmes 2" forgets how to do that. It's undeniably not bad at all, but there are lot of things that could use an improvement.

My Rating : 5/10.

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"Enola Holmes 2 maintains the levels of light, adventurous fun of the original, surpassing it due to a much more cohesive, intriguing central narrative, in addition to overall better pacing. The different storylines mesh together nicely, and Harry Bradbeer's distinctive visual style remains a standout.

Millie Bobby Brown shines as Enola, as does Henry Cavill as Sherlock - the latter even too much, sometimes stealing the spotlight from a female-empowered story partially based on a real event with a significant impact on the evolution of women's rights.

Highly recommend it as a weekend viewing."

Rating: B.

Enola Holmes is a simple film whose sole purpose is to entertain in the moment. But beware of the gnashing of teeth for the fans.

On the positive side, the pace of the film is well controlled, the script is based on a real story, but the best quality to remember here, for me, is David Thewlis (Grail).

Concerning the negative side, if you already have a foot in the universe of Sherlock Holmes, some things can truly annoy you.

Nobody expected great cinema but if you don't know the universe of Sherlock Holmes, this movie will please you.

Unfortunately, for the fans, this movie remains an example of the daily Netflix recipe with a youthful point of view.