Rating: 4/5 Sister Sleuths

Millie Bobby Brown returns as the plucky younger sister of Sherlock Holmes in Enola Holmes 3: The Missing Mother, a sequel that deepens the family mystery while delivering more of the fourth-wall-breaking charm we love.

The film finds Enola running her own detective agency, but business is slow. When her mother, Eudoria (Helena Bonham Carter), vanishes during a mission involving a secret suffragette society, Enola must team up with her brother Sherlock (Henry Cavill) to find her. The case takes them across Europe, from the streets of London to the canals of Venice, as they uncover a conspiracy that threatens the very fabric of Victorian society.

Brown is as delightful as ever, breaking the fourth wall with charm and wit. Cavill gets more screen time this outing, and his chemistry with Brown is warm and believable. The mystery is engaging, the action is fun, and the themes of family and feminism are handled with care. Helena Bonham Carter, though limited by the plot, makes every moment count.

The Verdict: A charming, clever sequel that improves on the originals. Enola Holmes is a detective to watch.

Final Thought: A mother’s love is a mystery. But Enola loves a mystery.