32/48
Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now lives at the Home for Retired Bears. Join the Brown family on an exciting adventure as a mystery takes them on an unexpected journey. Paul King, the director of the previous two films, has decided not to direct this part. However, he came up with the idea for this third film and was involved as an executive producer. Appeared on The Graham Norton Show: Billy Crystal/Emily Mortimer/Hugh Bonneville/Pharrell Williams/Michael Kiwanuka (2024). 'Paddington in Peru (2024)' isn’t as good as Paddington 2 (2017), but it’s not as big a step down as some early reactions led me to believe. For the most part, this is still an entertaining and delightfully polite experience that’s as pleasant as it is brisk. While the more conventional adventure narrative is less original than the vignette approach of the first two pictures, it still works well enough in this context, allowing its beloved characters to continue their charm even if they end up in a classic sequel. they are taken out of their natural habitat to investigate the protagonist’s as-yet-unknown origins. There are plenty of funny moments and the film is good-natured from the very first frame. It’s a really nice movie and sometimes that’s all you need. What it lacks compared to its predecessors is a strong emotional core. Although a handful of its moments are moving, the work is not particularly touching and will not make your tear ducts work. Also, some of its character work is pretty shallow and, as my brother pointed out, almost feels like a forced afterthought. The narrative is generally quite conventional and follows a certain pattern almost to a tee. It’s fairly predictable and feels relatively generic, almost as if it was retrofitted to Paddington after its basic bits had already been hammered in. Despite a few issues, there’s still more than enough to like about the feature. Its lovable cast is as strong as ever, with some delightful newcomers (Antonio Banderas and Olivia Coleman) chewing the scenery with glee whenever it’s called for. The special effects are consistently good, believably bringing the eponymous bear to life in such a way that it’s strange to think that he’s never in the same space as the other characters. When she naturally doesn’t appear on the red carpet, it feels like someone is missing. The film is light and bouncy; it really flies by and is usually a lot of fun. It’s jam-packed with both visual and dialogue-based raps and beats that will sweep you off your feet. It’s a really good time. In the end, this is a perfectly respectable addition to the series that is well made and enjoyable throughout. It’s unfortunate that it follows Paddington 2 (2017), which has an argument to be the best – or at least the most universally appealing. – picture of all time, because this is a really great family movie. If you’re expecting the best movie of all time (again) or even the second best movie of all time, you’re bound to be disappointed. Still, it’s a solid effort that’s charming and entertaining in almost every scene. It is much better than many similar prices. If you don’t go expecting a miracle, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
