#phoenix talks

I must confess, I was not a fan of the movie (the first and only one that I watched of the franchise) for many reasons. Firstly, I am generally not a fan of Millie Bobbie Brown's acting (nothing against her or the people that like her acting. This is just a personal preference) and this was no exception. Secondly, the characters from the Sherlock Holmes universe are all portrayed wrong (and I'll get to why that bothers me in a sec): Sherlock is not ment to be hot, Watson is missing (he absolutely should not be missing if the movie is set in 1900, acording to Enola's date of birth and 16th birthday) and Mycroft is not smart as he should be (and also he should not be that skinny). Thirdly, even if this movie does have historical value and feminist lessons, it is not, however, a good Sherlock Holmes adaptation. If they wish to connect themselves with the Sherlock Holmes franchise, they need to commit and portray the characters somewhat accurately (and mind you, I am very tolerant with creative liberties).

Not to say that you can't enjoy this movie, even as a Sherlock Holmes fan, but I must say this was not my cup of tea. It felt very... booktok-ey? That is the best way that I can describe it. Despite all of this, I did enjoy some parts of it, like the inclusion of racialized women on feminism, the suffragette's fight to earn the right to vote and the pretty colours in the film.