Now, where to begin?

Hello lovelies!

If you haven't already guessed from the title, followed by the photos that Sorta Give It Away, I am about to write a post about the new Netflix movie Enola Holmes, aka The Movie That Left Me In Love, In Tears, and Gave Me Approximately 47 Heart Attacks.

*ahem*

I wasn't made aware of the existence of this movie until about two weeks before its release when a friend showed me the preview. The preview in itself was enough to make me very excited. So when it was released, I watched it as quickly as I could possibly hit the play button. 

AND YOU GUUUUUUYYYYYYYSSSSSSS

You know when you find a movie that just is so amazing that you want to share it with practically everyone, but at the same time, you don't, because it's your precious and you're afraid other people won't appreciate it like you do?

That is this movie for me.

The gorgeous aesthetic, the adventurous music, the perfect acting, the amazing storyline, the precious characters, THE STINKIN CUTEST SHIP!! 

Suffice to say

I Love It.

So I will share it because it deserves to be shared. And also because I NEED SOMEONE TO FANGIRL WITH!

So firstly, Millie Bobby Brown as Enola (which backwards, spells Alone, in case ya don't know) was perfection!! She was so cute and tough at the same time, and managed to pull it off without being annoying, which is a feat in itself.

I loved that she had the same smarts as Sherlock (who is also amazing by the by), yet is still learning how to wield them, and we see her slowly maturing throughout all her experiences as the movie goes on. All in all, she was perfectly perfect. 

(Also if I could learn karate now so I can be just as kick butt as she is, that would be great, thanks.) 

Of course, we must also address young Viscount Tewkesberry, the Marquis of Basilwhether

aka THE MOST PRECIOUS CINNAMON ROLL. 

HE MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL COSTS.

*SEMI-SPOILERS*

which *cough* doesn't exactly happen... 

*distant sobbing*

*END SPOILERS*

Seriously though, he was a darling character. Him and Enolaaaaaaa. I mean that boy was smitten after knowing her for 2 and 1/2 seconds.

 And we stan our hopeless romantic, garden loving, slightly squeamish, yet extremely resilient Marquis of Basilwhether. 

*SPOILERS*

And as much as I wanted a Holmesberry kiss, I can very much appreciate where they left the relationship. It's obvious that they both have feelings for each other, but Enola isn't there yet. She's spent most of her life rebelling against the idea of a husband, so the whole falling in love thing is a bit of new territory for her and something she has to get used to. So I really like that they didn't force the relationship to move too fast just because that's what audiences want. I have no doubt that Enola will come around very soon, but for now, I am satisfied :)

(but the hand kiss was still great)

*END SPOILERS*

Ok, I will say no more on their score. Just that you should watch it and you will love it and you will ship it.

Enola and her mother had such a lovely, lovely relationship. Even though we only saw that relationship through mostly flashbacks, you get such a good feel for the two of them and I love it.

Helena Bonnaham Carter was fabulous, as she always is. For some strange reason, slightly eccentric characters are really my cup of tea. 

A Few More Thoughts in Bullet Points so that I Have Some Organization...

•  I must be allowed to geek out for a moment about the cinematography. The way they incorporated flashbacks with the present shots, as well as little moments like the shots of the cliff edges just made my creative heart go !!!!!!!
• The music makes me want to reimagine my life and go on an adventure. So yes, catch me listening to the soundtrack for the next forever and awhile. 
• The aesthetic is everything dried flowers, trains, cobblestones, windblown hair, old parchment, watercolor, long skirts, dark hallways, and golden fields. Which is another way of saying Practically Perfect in Every Way.
• "What made you like me more?"

• The relationship between Sherlock and Enola (all the great sibling relationship/teaming up/mentorship vibes)
• PLOT TWISTS
• "I know jujitsu" *does little karate hands*
• The breaking the fourth wall style of narration was very interesting. Normally, I don't love that kind of stuff, but it really worked in this movie. It was a really good method for showing us Enola's thought process.
• the costumes are fan-freaking-tastic!
• Sherlock. If you've seen it, you'll understand ;)

So, how to conclude...

Please watch this.

Please love it

And if you don't, please don't tell me, because I will take it very personally. 

(Not really.) (But Maybe ;))

So! Have you all seen Enola? What are your thoughts?! Hope you are all doing great! 

Yours Truly, Miss Woodhouse