33/29
The director of the previous two films, Paul King, decided not to direct this installment
Synopsis
Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now lives in a Bear Retirement Home. With the Brown family in tow, an exciting adventure begins when a mystery takes them on an unexpected journey. However, he came up with the idea for this third film and was involved as an executive producer.
Paddington in Peru is a pretty good film, if not a noteworthy one
On the Graham Norton Show: Billy Crystal/Emily Mortimer/Hugh Bonneville/Pharrell Williams/Michael Kiwanuka (2024). It obviously doesn’t reach the heights of Paddington 2, but it’s probably on par with the first. With a different director at the helm, this film also takes a different angle, moving the plot from London and setting it in the jungles of Peru.
It’s a pretty interesting story that flows pretty well and keeps a decent pace
This is probably a wise choice, as it helps the film feel fresh and different from the other two. It also allows for a slightly different type of story, with this one perhaps feeling more adventurous and exciting. The humor is a bit mediocre, but it’s definitely more geared towards kids, so that reflects my age more than anything else.
It’s sweet and tender
I also think the emotional side is a bit lacking. I remember Paddington 2 making me cry, but this one is a little more tender. In fact, I think that word sums up this movie.
