Movie Conventions Research: Enola Holmes

Hey guys! It’s Lindsay and this blog is another mystery film called Enola Holmes. 

What conventions of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have?

This movie has a very complex and interesting plot. Throughout the multiple plot twist it is hard to predict what will happen next and keeps the audience excited. Such as when the villain was suspected to be Linthorn the assasin at first it was actually The Dowager. I want to incorporate this aspect into my movie by using different plot twists and have a detailed story line. The movie also drops a lot of clues that hint to the viewer the story which I always want to do as well. 

What conventions of the genre did the movie have that you liked?

The movie gave a suspenseful atmosphere keeping the audience engaged. From the music fitting each scene and the lighting help make the audience feel like they are in the movie. The expression and acting from the actor also help to convey anticipation. I additionally like Enola Holme’s use of characters such as including Sherlock Holmes, a recognizable and popular detective. 

What conventions of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you and you are not thinking of not filming for your final task?

One convention of this genre is the time period/setting it is. The movie is set in victorian ages which is seen by the costumes and locations. While this is a popular time era for many mystery movies. Trying to incorporate a victorian setting into our final task would be difficult and costly.