I really loved Enola Holmes. A lot more than I thought I would.

Story

The movie revolves around Enola Holmes, sister of already famous detective Sherlock Holmes and government worker Mycroft. She lives with her eccentric mother Eudoria in Ferndell Hall, where she was taught everything from chess to jujitsu and has a penchant for word games.

On the morning of her sixteenth birthday, she awakens to find her mother missing after leaving her some presents and clues. While her brother Mycroft is trying to send her to finishing school, Enola takes it upon herself to find their mother.

When I saw the trailer, I was a little confused because I had no idea that Sherlock and Mycroft had a sister but after doing a little research, I discovered that this movie is based on the series by Nancy Springer who created the character. And it makes sense given the tonal difference when you compare it to other iterations about the famous literary character.

That leads me to say, that I like really like how the movie approached Enola as a character. Yes, she is Sherlock Holmes’ sister, and while it does play an important role in the plot, that is not what the story is about. It focuses on who Enola is, and her growth as a person. She is given an avenue to make her own mistakes and have her own adventures without her brother hanging over her…