‘Enola Holmes 2’: The chemistry between Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill, the best according to the first critics

“Enola Holmes” arrived on Netflix in 2020, breaking the fourth wall and promising mystery and lots of fun. More than two years later, lovers of this adaptation of the Arthur Connan Doyle universe, based on the novels of Nancy Springer, will be able to enjoy Enola Holmes 2, which will be available on Netflix next Friday, November 4th. In the new sequel, the youngest of the Holmes will want to prove her worth by opening her own detective agency in Victorian London, despite the difficulties that come with being young, a woman and living in the shadow of her brother Sherlock. Although the first critical reactions are divided, They all agree in praising the relationship between the brothers that Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill build.

Molly Freeman, Screen Rant reporter, describes it the energy between Brown and Cavill on the screen “it’s ridiculously funny”especially in the most everyday moments. “Thorne’s script positions them as two sides of the same coin and the actors play very well these different but similar aspects of their characters.”. According to Lovia Gyarkye, a critic for The Hollywood Reporter, the dynamic they create perfectly reflects the typical relationships between older and younger siblingssince neither knows how to interact with the other. “They often end up misunderstanding or exchanging, and it is in those moments that we see the characters of Enola and Sherlock develop the most”. For Collider’s critic Arezou Amin, a crucial part is Cavill’s reinterpretation of the iconic detective, providing an unsuspected comic aspecttaking into account the roles for which he is known around the world.

Despite being their strong point, this relationship is nothing like the one described in the novels on which the series is based. Ian Sandwell, who writes for Digital Spy and describes the film as “a triumphant return”he comments on it “In the books, Sherlock and Enola have an antagonistic relationship, as she tries to stay one step ahead of him. The sequel develops Sherlock’s warmer side as Enola’s protégé and, while it may shock book fans, it’s the stronger than the sequel, as the couple reluctantly team up “.

In his review, Sandwell points out how the sequences they investigate on their own “They feel dry compared to when they are both on the case. But fear not, this is still the show of Enola and Sherlock is a secondary character”. This is precisely the concern of some critics, who they feel that Cavill’s character obscures the plot. The Hollywood Reporter reporter underlines this “Although ‘Enola Holmes 2’ is dedicated to the perspective of our determined heroine, it occasionally dabbles in Sherlock’s point of view, changes that awkwardly fork the film’s focus and create too many loose ends.”. Indie Wire’s Kate Erbland agrees: “Co-star Henry Cavill poses a charming Sherlock and his scenes with Brown are adorable, but much of the film is concerned with diving into his own life and profession (which already has a lot of adaptations, thanks)”.

Most reviews point this out Brown holds the texture perfectly on its owntaking on a more than convincing lead role, despite sharing the screen with actors of the stature of Cavill or Helena Bonham Carter, who positively distinguish themselves for gaining weight in the film.

Is it up to the first?

It is impossible not to compare ‘Enola Holmes 2’ with its older sister. Whether or not he is in the shadow of the film is one of the points where critics are most divided. For CinemaBlend’s Eric Eisenberg, it’s clear: “This is a wonderful case (pun intended) of the sequel surpassing the original”stating that Enola now faces a much more complex case than before, which inevitably makes it a better film.. Collider’s reviewer confirms that the saga appears to be on the right track: “While sequels sometimes fall into the trap of relying too much on the parts of the first film that proved most popular, beating them over and over until no one laughs anymore, Enola Holmes 2 wisely avoids this trap.”as it also presents a growth on the part of the characters, especially the young protagonist. “The Enola who assumes she already knows everything is gone, and in her place is an Enola willing to use every tool in her arsenal to get to the bottom of the case, whether it’s swinging from a roof or to master the art of flirting without words “.

The Indie Wire journalist, on the other hand, is of the opposite opinion: “While the franchise’s start was playful and fun, its sequel repeats the charm of the original (with unconvincing results), expanding elements that didn’t require further attention.”concluding it “‘Enola Holmes 2’ looks heavy, swollen and twisted. The exact opposite of Enola”. For his part, the critic Andrew Webster of The Verge states this “While Enola Holmes as a franchise isn’t particularly innovative, it’s a lot of fun in a very specific way.”highlighting it “The sequel is able to get to that fun much faster now that we already know most of the cast of characters.”.

It will be ‘Enola Holmes 2’ Netflix available starting Friday 4th Novemberand has other actors in the cast such as David Thewlis, Louis Partridge, Adeel Akhtar, Susan Wokoma.