00:00Enola Holmes is back for round 3 on Netflix, but is the franchise starting to run out of steam.
00:05With a shiny new location, a wedding, and a kidnapped Sherlock, Enola Holmes 3 promises a lot.
00:11But critics are totally divided. Some are calling it a fun ride, while others say it's completely out of ideas.
00:18So, should you add this 105-minute sequel to your watch list?
00:23Let's break it down. Here is the spoiler-free setup.
00:26Our favorite fourth-wall-breaking detective, played by the brilliant Millie Bobby Brown, is heading to Malta to tie the
00:33knot with Tewkesbury.
00:34But wedding bells are quickly silenced when she gets the news, her big brother Sherlock has been kidnapped.
00:40This throws Enola into a massive conspiracy involving a new villainous Moriarty, forcing her to choose between her future as
00:47a wife and her identity as a Holmes.
00:50Let's start with the positives.
00:51Millie Bobby Brown absolutely shines in this movie. You can tell she's grown up with the character, bringing a new
00:58level of maturity and confidence.
01:00The chemistry between her and Lewis Partridge is great, but the real standout addition is Himesh Patel as Dr. Watson.
01:08The banter between him and Enola is top-tier.
01:11Plus, the shift to Malta gives the movie a gorgeous, sun-drenched visual upgrade from the usual gloomy London streets.
01:17It's an easy, playful watch. But here is where things get shaky.
01:22For a movie with, Holmes, in the title, the mystery is incredibly weak.
01:27If you're expecting mind-bending clues and crazy plot twists, you won't find them here.
01:32The plot feels a bit, plotting, and predictable.
01:35As the Guardian pointed out, it feels like a lack of new ideas.
01:39The whole, Enola looking at the camera, thing was charming in the first movie, but by part 3, the formula
01:46is definitely showing its age.
01:48It's all action, very little deduction.
01:51So, the final verdict.
01:53Enola Holmes 3 is a solid, harmless popcorn flick.
01:56It's got a strong anti-colonialist message and great action, making it a decent weekend watch if you just want
02:02to see Millie Bobby Brown kick some butt.
02:05Just don't expect a masterpiece of a mystery.
02:08I'd give it a solid 6.5 out of 10.
02:11But I want to know what you think.
02:13Have you watched it yet?
02:14Let me know your thoughts down in the comments, and don't forget to hit that subscribe button for more reviews.
02:20See ya!
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