Paddington returns to Peru 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 th... Read allPaddington returns to Peru 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.Paddington returns to Peru 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.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 8 nominations total
Summary
Reviewers say 'Paddington in Peru' is a heartwarming adventure, though it varies in quality compared to its predecessors. Themes of family and identity are explored with charm and humor, though some find it less original. Ben Whishaw’s performance is praised, but cast changes receive mixed reactions. The animation and Peruvian setting are highlights, though the film is criticized for being predictable. It’s a fun, family-friendly film, though it may not fully match earlier standards.
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Number 3 in the franchise looked amazing in the trailer
My favourite part was Hugh Grant's cameo piece don't miss it
Both Paddington 1 & 2 were brilliant so this had a lot to live up to , sadly it's not as good as the other 2 but it's not either
The theme was family & growing up and leaving the nest wherever that nest was , it was nice to see 75% of the actors reprise their role & the loss of the original mother to Emily Mortimer didn't affect the story in any way
The search for El Dorado was a great inclusion. It added tension with the goodies & the baddies with high grants character safely locked away
It was good but it wasn't brilliant let's hope part 4 is better
Pad. A 6/10.
My favourite part was Hugh Grant's cameo piece don't miss it
Both Paddington 1 & 2 were brilliant so this had a lot to live up to , sadly it's not as good as the other 2 but it's not either
The theme was family & growing up and leaving the nest wherever that nest was , it was nice to see 75% of the actors reprise their role & the loss of the original mother to Emily Mortimer didn't affect the story in any way
The search for El Dorado was a great inclusion. It added tension with the goodies & the baddies with high grants character safely locked away
It was good but it wasn't brilliant let's hope part 4 is better
Pad. A 6/10.
All the key plot points and characters are there. But the script seems underdeveloped which meant the characters were more like finger puppets being paraded through each scene. Most of the time if felt like the cast were just waiting for their lines to be written.
The pace was also too slow which would have been helped by some good writing and perhaps editing.
The overall story is good and the last act certainly pulls at the heartstrings which leaves you feeling a certain degree of satisfaction.
I wished the script had more wit and charm to pump some life into the characters. The movie is like an uninflected doll. If it had air pumped into it, it would have come fully to life!
The pace was also too slow which would have been helped by some good writing and perhaps editing.
The overall story is good and the last act certainly pulls at the heartstrings which leaves you feeling a certain degree of satisfaction.
I wished the script had more wit and charm to pump some life into the characters. The movie is like an uninflected doll. If it had air pumped into it, it would have come fully to life!
Paddington in Peru is a delightful addition to the beloved Paddington franchise, offering a heartwarming adventure that's perfect for family viewing. The film follows the iconic bear as he embarks on a series of gentle escapades from London to the spectacular landscapes of Peru, where he reconnects with his roots. As with previous Paddington films, the tone is light, the humor is gentle, making it easy to watch for both kids and adults alike.
The story is simple yet engaging, designed to keep children entertained without overwhelming them. It's the kind of film that doesn't demand much from its viewers - ideal for a family movie night when you're just looking to relax and enjoy something wholesome.
The animation and cinematography continue to impress, with the lush landscapes of Peru offering a beautiful backdrop to Paddington's charming adventures. The characters, old and new, are endearing, and the bear's optimistic, polite nature continues to be a highlight.
While the film doesn't delve deeply into complex themes, it's a warm, simple watch that succeeds in its goal: to keep kids happy and entertained for an hour or so, with just enough charm and humor to win over adults as well. If you're looking for family entertainment that's easy to digest and reliably heartwarming, Paddington in Peru is a solid choice.
The story is simple yet engaging, designed to keep children entertained without overwhelming them. It's the kind of film that doesn't demand much from its viewers - ideal for a family movie night when you're just looking to relax and enjoy something wholesome.
The animation and cinematography continue to impress, with the lush landscapes of Peru offering a beautiful backdrop to Paddington's charming adventures. The characters, old and new, are endearing, and the bear's optimistic, polite nature continues to be a highlight.
While the film doesn't delve deeply into complex themes, it's a warm, simple watch that succeeds in its goal: to keep kids happy and entertained for an hour or so, with just enough charm and humor to win over adults as well. If you're looking for family entertainment that's easy to digest and reliably heartwarming, Paddington in Peru is a solid choice.
If, like me, you agree that the first two Paddington films are amongst the greatest films ever made this will be both an enjoyable essential but also a disappointment.
Because it's not about Paddington adapting to living with a family in London or how a normal family adapts to living with a bear, it loses its original charm and certainly its humour. This is just another jungle adventure movie...but with a bear. It has a different feel about it - more sentimental and noticeably not as funny. Whereas the first two were hilarious to a decrepit old Marx Brothers fan like me, this one is definitely more of a family film clearly aimed at children.
I could say we need more of the Brown family and of their neighbours.....I could also say we need Sally Hawkins but what's the point. We had all that in the first two and since they were...dare I say, perfect, there'd be no point trying to copy them.
So yes, this is different, it's horribly over-sentimental at times and nothing like as funny but it's still Paddington. Routine family fun rather than hilarious quirky cuteness.
Because it's not about Paddington adapting to living with a family in London or how a normal family adapts to living with a bear, it loses its original charm and certainly its humour. This is just another jungle adventure movie...but with a bear. It has a different feel about it - more sentimental and noticeably not as funny. Whereas the first two were hilarious to a decrepit old Marx Brothers fan like me, this one is definitely more of a family film clearly aimed at children.
I could say we need more of the Brown family and of their neighbours.....I could also say we need Sally Hawkins but what's the point. We had all that in the first two and since they were...dare I say, perfect, there'd be no point trying to copy them.
So yes, this is different, it's horribly over-sentimental at times and nothing like as funny but it's still Paddington. Routine family fun rather than hilarious quirky cuteness.
Paddington in Peru is an ok movie that could have been so much more due to its international setting but it the weakest of the three movies in my books.
Slow buildup in the first act does significant damage to the well crafted narrative of the movie. Funny antics of our titular Bear does save the grace but what takes the cake is the performance of Antonio Banderas who seems to have a ball with his character.
The third act is the saving grace as the lovable family finally catches up in the majestic mountains of Machu Picchu and the Inca civilization.
However, I feel the audience were expecting more of silly adventure in the Peruvian Jungle and the Amazon than it turned out to be.
Slow buildup in the first act does significant damage to the well crafted narrative of the movie. Funny antics of our titular Bear does save the grace but what takes the cake is the performance of Antonio Banderas who seems to have a ball with his character.
The third act is the saving grace as the lovable family finally catches up in the majestic mountains of Machu Picchu and the Inca civilization.
However, I feel the audience were expecting more of silly adventure in the Peruvian Jungle and the Amazon than it turned out to be.
Did you know
- TriviaThe author of Paddington, Michael Bond, appears as a stamp
- GoofsRight after Paddinton opens the rock with the coin, you can clearly see that Olivia Colman, who had been smacked to the ground minutes before and was lying unconscious next to the plane, suddenly isn't lying on the ground anymore.
- Crazy creditsThere is a post-credits scene, in which Phoenix Buchanan continues to talk.
- SoundtracksLet's Prepare for Paddington
Written by Dougal Wilson, Neil Hannon, Mark Burton
Published by Sony Music Publishing, StudioCanal
Performed by Olivia Colman
Licensed courtesy of StudioCanal
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Box office
- Budget
- $90,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $45,770,312
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $12,761,398
- Feb 16, 2025
- Gross worldwide
- $170,810,398
- Runtime
- 1h 46m(106 min)
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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