The film adaptation of Nancy Springer's novel, Enola Holmes, provides a welcome change to traditional detective stories by focusing on Sherlock’s often-overlooked sister. It isn’t as challenging or cerebral as older mysteries, but the movie is successful due to its captivating narrative, emotional resonance, and significant explorations of topics such as female empowerment and personal growth. Millie Bobby Brown brin…

I’m not certain I would have enjoyed the film so much without Millie Bobby Brown, because she delivers a really great performance. *Enola Holmes* is watchable, despite some problems. The story didn't particularly grab me, and the mystery aspects are just okay, although there are a few decent scenes here and there. The comedy works well, as does pretty much everything else. I wasn’t keen on the frequent breaks in t…

It’s a genuinely enjoyable film, something I'd happily watch again and feel comfortable suggesting to others. To be completely honest, I'm not certain this will resonate with viewers who are devoted to Sherlock Holmes, though it does broaden the world associated with that character—it’s up to each person to decide if they want to engage with it. I am a fan of Millie Bobby Brown ("Stranger Things"), and her perf…

2020 presented unprecedented difficulties for movie theaters, especially as the global pandemic forced closures and streaming services experienced significant growth. Netflix has been quite active this year, releasing several original films like *The Devil All The Time*, *I’m Thinking of Ending Things*, and *Project Power*. While most have been enjoyable, I hadn't yet encountered a 2020 film from the studio that I ac…