As far as being a PG-13 high-stakes adventure flick about a young woman coming to her own, Enola Holmes has female gender role conversations similar to the recent Mulan, but because of the accurate historical context of this story, that conversation is completely realized.Based on Nancy Springer's novel The Case of the Missing Marquess, Enola Holmes centers on the lesser-known little sister of the great detective, Sherlock (Henry Cavill). That being said, the setting raises the stakes of what dangers Enola has to face on her adventure. Anyone who has ever taken a history class is well aware of the context of what was going on during the Victorian era that this is set in. As dark as the action sequences might be, it gives the world a coat of realism that doesn’t stray far from the typical Sherlock Holmes movie.Ĭonsidering this is a period piece, gender plays a huge role in the film’s message. The dangers that she’s warned about by her mother and older brothers are real and the film’s arc is geared towards Enola proving that she can survive on her own. It’s not a disparity in tone by any means, for it does a great job depicting how vicious the world outside of Enola’s home can be. I was surprised by how dark and violent the action is in the midst of all the high-spirited fun that drives the film. It has the sensibilities of a family film in its writing and wit, but it also earns its PG-13 rating through its action sequences. What I love about Bradbeer’s take on this property - aside from the style he incorporates - is his ability to take such a small young-adult novel series and transform it into a fun, grand-scale adventure that works on the level of a Hollywood blockbuster that never boggles itself down just to appeal to a certain demographic. This is fitting considering Enola Holmes is helmed by Harry Bradbeer, the director behind *checks notes* 11/12 EPISODES OF FLEABAG?! Her delivery and comedic timing are so on point, especially when she’s interacting with the audience, that it feels like she actually studied Phoebe Waller Bridge’s method for the movie. Man, put her in the next Paddington movie. She has the vibrant spark of a young Keira Knightley or Hugh Grant. Given that this is her first starring role in a feature film, Bobby Brown absolutely shines with charisma. Cavill is great as the infamous Sherlock Holmes, but it felt like he was merely doing an impression of the character while Bobby Brown was embodying Enola. She very much carries the entire picture and often acts circles around her co-stars, which includes more experienced counterparts like Henry Cavill. Millie Bobby Brown is an utter delight as the titular character. Many of the cast members, such as Finn Wolfhard, Natalia Dyer, Joe Keery, and Caleb McLaughlin have already exhibited their talents in starring roles and now it’s Millie Bobby Brown’s turn with Enola Holmes. Man, I hope Stranger Things concludes in the near future so the kids in the cast can finally spread their wings and soar onto other projects and display their talents. It’s a strange approach, but given its set universe, it’s a very refreshing take. Enola constantly breaks the fourth wall and addresses the audience throughout the film. The film takes the “teenage female sleuth” familiarity of Nancy Drew, applies it to the world of Sherlock Holmes, and approaches it in a style very similar to –– and bear with me when I say this –– Fleabag. There’s no easy way to say this, but Enola Holmes truly took me by surprise.
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