40/48

Paul King, the director of the previous two films, has decided not to direct this installment

Tale

Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now lives in a retired bear house. With the Brown family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery takes them on an unexpected journey. However, he came up with the idea for this third film and joined as an executive producer.

Paddington in Peru is a rather lovely, if unremarkable, film

Graham Norton and Guests (2024) features: Billy Crystal/Emily Mortimer/Hugh Bonneville/Pharrell Williams/Michael Kiwanuka. It certainly doesn’t quite reach the heights of Paddington 2, but it’s probably on par with the first film. Led by a different director, this film takes a different angle as it lifts the action from London.

And places it in the jungles of Peru

This is probably a smart choice as it helps the film feel fresh and different compared to the other two. It allows for a slightly different kind of storytelling, this one feeling perhaps more thrilling and exciting. It makes for an interesting enough story that flows very well and maintains a decent pace.

Really, I think that word sums up this film

The humor is a bit mediocre, but it’s definitely aimed more at kids so that’s more of a reflection of my age than anything else. I also feel like the emotional side is a bit lacking. I remember Paddington 2 making me cry, but this one feels a bit softer.

It’s nice and soft

Everything from Paddington 2 is addressed in one or two numbers, but it still makes for a perfectly enjoyable and enjoyable experience.