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Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now lives in the Retired Bear Home. With the Brown family in tow, an exciting adventure begins when a secret takes them on an unexpected journey. The director of the previous two films, Paul King, decided not to direct this installment. However, he was the one who came up with the idea for this third film and was brought on board as an executive producer. The Graham Norton Show Stars: Billy Crystal/Emily Mortimer/Hugh Bonneville/Pharrell Williams/Michael Kiwanuka (2024). Paddington in Peru (2024) is not as good as Paddington 2 (2017), but it is also not a step backwards as some early reactions led me to believe. For the most part, this is still a fun and pleasantly polite experience that is as enjoyable as it is lively. While the more standard adventure narrative is less distinctive than the vignette approach of the first two films, it still works well enough in this context and allows its lovable characters to continue to be endearing, even when subjected to a standard serialized story that takes them out of their natural habitat to explore the main character’s still-unknown origins. There are plenty of funny moments, and the film is good-natured from the first shot. It’s a truly beautiful film, and sometimes that’s all you need. What it lacks compared to its predecessors is a strong emotional core. While some of its moments are touching, the piece isn’t particularly moving and won’t get your tear ducts working. Additionally, some of the character work is rather superficial and, as my brother noted, almost feels like an obligatory afterthought. The storytelling is generally pretty formulaic, following a certain formula down to the smallest details. It’s fairly predictable and feels relatively generic, almost as if it was adapted for Paddington after the basic elements had already been established. Despite the few issues, there’s still enough to like about the film. The lovable cast is as strong as ever, with some delightful new additions (Antonio Banderas and Olivia Coleman) who joyfully shake up the scenery whenever necessary. The special effects are consistently good, and bring the titular bear to life so believably that it’s strange to think he’s never in the same place as the other characters. Of course, when he doesn’t show up on the red carpet, it feels like someone is missing. The film is light and lively; it flies by and is generally very funny. It’s full of gags, both visual and dialogue-based, and slapstick scenes that will leave you speechless. It’s a really good time. Ultimately, this is a perfectly respectable addition to the series, well-made and consistently entertaining. It’s a shame that it follows Paddington 2 (2017), because you could argue that this is the best – or at least most universally appealing – film of all time, because it really is a great family film. If you’re expecting the best movie of all time (again) or even the second best movie of all time, you’ll obviously be disappointed. However, it’s a rock-solid performance, charming and funny in virtually every scene. It’s much better than a lot of similar movies. If you’re not expecting a miracle, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
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