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Enola Holmes 2
2022 129 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★7.2
Adventure, Mystery, Crime
Director: Harry Bradbeer
📖 Based on the novel
«The Enola Holmes Mysteries»
byNancy Springer
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Description
Now a detective-for-hire like her infamous brother, Enola Holmes takes on her first official case to find a missing girl, as the sparks of a dangerous conspiracy ignite a mystery that requires the help of friends — and Sherlock himself — to unravel.
Starring
Millie Bobby Brown
Actor
Henry Cavill
Actor
David Thewlis
Actor
Awards
5 wins & 4 nominations total
Key opinion
Enola Holmes 2 is generally viewed as a successful sequel that refines the narrative and emotional depth of its predecessor. While audiences appreciate the strong performances and themes of female agency, critics are divided on whether the film's length and structural choices result in an engaging mystery or an artificially inflated adventure.
| Acting | Millie Bobby Brown delivers a nuanced performance that successfully matures the character of Enola from a brash outsider into a brave and observant heroine. | |
| Theme | The film effectively integrates meaningful social themes, such as women’s rights and historical female agency, into its Victorian setting. | |
| Direction | The fourth-wall breaking technique remains an effective, albeit slightly reduced, tool for providing direct access to the protagonist's inner emotional state. | |
| Runtime | The two-hour runtime is a point of contention; some viewers enjoy the expanded scope and character arcs, while others find the narrative pace repetitive and artificially padded. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the film's tone are split, as some appreciate the shift toward a more traditional, intricate mystery, while others feel it lacks the distinct 'spice' and energy of the first installment. |