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Paddington in Peru
- Rotten Tomatoes 95% (19 Reviews)
- Metacritic: ( Reviews)
Reviews
While PIP sadly lacks the absurdist wit and decidedly dark edges that elevated the first two Paddington films, it’s serviceable enough given its limitations. Wilson’s background in advertising perhaps means he knows how to stay on brand, in every sense, even while serving up a serious diversion from the formula.
It doesn’t matter if this film is much the same sort of thing as the last one, warmed over. In fact, that’s exactly what you want: third time around, the story of the little bear welcomed by strangers remains magical. And if it’s novelty you’re after, there’s Olivia Colman, twirling on a mountain-top in a nun’s habit. You know you want to see that.
With a changeover in the writing and directing departments, the third outing for the well-mannered ursine hero is pleasant kids’ fare, but lacks the anarchic sparkle of its instant-classic predecessors.
HeyUGuys (5/5):
A wonderfully fun adventure with all the warmth, humour, and heart fans of this beloved franchise have come to adore. With just the right blend of humour and heartfelt moments, Paddington in Peru is a joyful adventure and a must-see for fans old and new!
Flick Feast (4/5):
Paddington in Peru promises wholesome fun and adventure - and the reassurance that there will be more to come from the marmalade-loving bear.
South China Morning Post (4/5):
Given how often a threequel flops, Paddington in Peru effortlessly rises above its peers.
Digital Spy (4/5):
Paddington in Peru takes a bit of time to find its bearings but ends up delivering all the Paddington feels you hoped for.
Total Film (4/5):
It’s a welcome return for Paddington and the Brown family who in this installment journey to Peru to see his beloved Aunt Lucy. Antonio Banderas chews scenery with varying results but Olivia Colman is pitch-perfect as the all-singing all-dancing Reverend Mother. Paddington’s latest adventure may be the weakest of the films so far but it remains a total delight.
Daily Mail (4/5):
Although a whisker-less entertaining than 2017’s sublime Paddington 2, this eagerly-awaited third adventure certainly pushes the boat out
BBC (4/5):
Paddington in Peru, then, is better than 90% of children’s films. But it’s impossible to avoid the obvious comparison – and the fact is that it doesn’t reach the lofty standards of Paddington 2.
The Times (3/5):
The lovable bear heads to the Amazonian jungle in a sequel that is entertaining and endearing but lacks the originality of its predecessors
The Film Stage (C+):
It’s clearly a disappointment compared to the two King-directed efforts, but is not without moments of comic inspiration, enjoyable supporting performances, and well-engineered adventure blockbuster set pieces.
Empire (3/5):
And while all of the signature elements are present and correct, right down to the soul-shrivelling hard stare, some of the warmth and wit and dashes of brilliant eccentricity we’ve become used to are absent. It’s perfectly fine, but we (and probably Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal) were hoping for more than fine from the world’s most loveable bear. Next time: a little more zest, please.
IndieWire (C+):
On its own, “Paddington in Peru” is a fun if forgettable matinee for the whole family to enjoy, but — like its hero and its villain alike — the movie belongs to a tradition that it implores us to cherish like an heirloom, and it would be a direct contradiction of its story to orphan it from the greater context of its creation.
The Guardian (3/5):
This Paddington threequel is a perfectly decent bet for the holidays, and never anything other than entertaining, but the gag density has thinned out and removing Paddington from Blighty, though making perfect narrative and dramatic sense, and in tune with the franchise’s admirable opposition to parochialism and xenophobia, is a slightly shark-jumping move, like a special episode of a TV sitcom that takes the cast to the Costa del Sol.
The Telegraph (3/5):
Just because Paddington is a top-shelf national treasure, it doesn’t follow that all his films are equally inspired. Let’s be fair: absolutely no one will have a bad time at Paddington in Peru, which is bouncy, unobjectionable and raises plenty of smiles. But most viewers are likely to come out more sated than elated.
Synopsis:
PADDINGTON IN PERU brings Paddington’s story to Peru as he returns to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.
Staring:
Main Cast
- Hugh Bonneville as Henry Brown
- Emily Mortimer as Mary Brown
- Madeleine Harris as Judy Brown
- Samuel Joslin as Jonathan Brown
- Julie Walters as Mrs. Bird
- Jim Broadbent as Samuel Gruber
- Olivia Colman as The Reverend Mother
- Antonio Banderas as Hunter Cabot
- Carla Tous as Gina Cabot
Voices
- Ben Whishaw as Paddington Brown
- Imelda Staunton as Aunt Lucy
Directed by: Dougal Wilson
Screenplay by: Mark Burton, Jon Foster, and James Lamont
Story by: Paul King, Simon Farnaby, Mark Burton
Produced by: Rosie Alison
Cinematography: Erik Wilson
Music by: Dario Marianelli
Running time: 106 minutes
Release date: November 8, 2024 (United Kingdom); January 17, 2025 (United States)