Saturday, November 05, 2022

Good Movie

We watched the second Enola Holmes film on Netflix. It manages to be both very funny, full of almost unbelievable chase scenes, and also suspenseful. It has very good actors, starring Millie Bobby Brown and including Helena Bonham Carter. A major plot element — protest against abuse of the women who work in a toxic match factory — is based on actual history. 


As far as I noticed, there’s not a single bite of food consumed or mentioned in the film (correct me if I’m wrong) — though I always look for food scenes. I didn’t miss them. There’s very little food in the original Sherlock Holmes either. 

Here’s the most surprising thing about it: there is a character named Mae.

Review by mae sander © 2022

23 comments:

My name is Erika. said...

Good to know. I loved movie #1, and I think this is on tonight's viewing after we finish the Bake Off episode we didn't finish last night.

Debbie V. said...

Oh gosh - THANK YOU for mentioning Enola - I started watching the first one and had to stop and then did not come back to it. I loved all about it.
Yes I am always focusing on the settings of these period pieces - the clothes, hair, furniture, gardens, etc etc and food. That was one of the things I liked about Downton Abbey, the kitchen.

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

Thanks for the recommendation. I'm always looking for something to watch and this sounds good and something I would enjoy.

Harvee said...

Will try this one this fall.

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

Thanks for the recommendation. I'm always looking for something to watch and this sounds good and something I would enjoy.

eileeninmd said...

This movie is new to me, I will have to check it out.
Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend.

Debra Eliotseats said...

Not that I need one more thing for my binge watching list but this sounds very interesting. I had not heard of it. I love Bonham-Carter's eccentric characters!

Cindy said...

WE really enjoyed the first Enola Holmes but didn't know the second was out :) Thanks for letting us know! We will watch it soon :)

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Too bad I don't have Netflix because this sounds good.

Anne@HeadFullofBooks said...

Looking forward to Enola Holmes 2 . We enjoyed the series the first season. My Sunday Salon post

John's Island said...

Hi Mae, Thanks for the movie review and for your comments on my blog. It fascinated me that you have been on the National Geographic Quest. I am wondering if you published a post on your blog here after your trip on the Quest with some photos. Would love to see them. We are thinking about booking a NG trip but haven’t decided on which one yet. Maybe we will see you on the Venture! Thanks again and have a great rest of the weekend. John

Marg said...

I was just looking at this movie and thinking it might make perfect Sunday night viewing!

Tandy | Lavender and Lime (http://tandysinclair.com) said...

I must make a note to watch these when we are on leave.

Terrie said...

While this sounds interesting, I watch so little TV that I know I'll never get to it. I do a little better with one-offs because I don't have to commit to a series, so I'll mention it to my husband and see he's interested. Hope you find time to read a good book this week.
Terrie @ Bookshelf Journeys
https://www.bookshelfjourneys.com/post/sunday-post-23

Mark Baker said...

This definitely sounds fun. I would be watching it for I had Netflix.

Bill said...

It was pretty good! Certainly enjoyable.

Jackie McGuinness said...

I was undecided about this, but you have convinced me that I would like it. I'll watch it on my own, I know John wouldn't like it!

Tina said...

I will check our library for the first movie and this one as well.

Emily said...

I enjoyed the first film so I will be looking at that!

Have a great week ahead.

Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My post:
https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2022/11/06/sunday-salon-28/

Jinjer-The Intrepid Angeleno said...

Helena and Millie look like they could be mother and daughter. Is that how their characters are related in the movie by any chance? I have not seen either of the two movies yet!

Deb Nance at Readerbuzz said...

My husband is crazy about mysteries, especially Sherlock Holmes, so I think we need to take a look at this one. Thanks for the recommendation, Mae.

Jeanie said...

I loved the first one! This is on the list!

Debbie V. said...

I just re-watched the first movie yesterday - still fun! Now I'm ready to watch #2.