Paddington in Peru, the third installment in the beloved Paddington film franchise, finds the Brown family embarking on a new adventure to Peru to reunite with Paddington's Aunt Lucy. While the change of scenery and focus on family dynamics offer some enjoyable moments, the film lacks the heartwarming charm and societal impact that defined its predecessors.
It’s only been 7 years since we last saw the undeniably lovable Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw) in 2018’s Paddington 2, but the film has had a wild life since its initial release. For a film that only made about $40 million at the U.S. box office (and $227 million worldwide), this film’s impact was immense.
Paddington 2 has been called one of the greatest sequels ever made, it was the highest-ranked film on Rotten Tomatoes for years (it still has more positive reviews than The Godfather, Casablanca, or Citizen Kane), and was integral in the Hugh Grant renaissance that we now find ourselves in. Paddington 2 has become so appreciated as a modern classic, its greatness was even the focus of one of the best scenes in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. 2015’s Paddington might’ve been good, but Paddington 2 is already considered a potential masterpiece. Understandably, making a sequel to a film that’s already talked about as one of the best sequels ever made is not an enviable place to join a franchise, but that’s the case for Dougal Wilson. Taking over the series from Paul King, who directed the first two films, and then went on to make Wonka, the stakes couldn’t be higher for Wilson in his first feature. Wilson’s Paddington in Peru doesn’t have the same highs as King’s take on this world, and some of the joy and warmth that made this series so wonderful occasionally get lost along the way. But as Paddington’s Aunt Lucy (voiced by Imelda Staunton) says, “When skies are grey, hope is the way,” and even if Paddington in Peru doesn’t quite work at the level of those previous films, that burst of hope is very much appreciated. \What Is 'Paddington in Peru' About? We catch up with Paddington as he receives his first passport, making him officially British. But it doesn’t take long before Paddington gets a letter from The Home for Retired Bears, where his Aunt Lucy lives in Peru. The letter, sent by the home’s reverend mother (Olivia Colman) says that Lucy has been missing Paddington since her trip to the U.K. at the end of Paddington 2. The Brown family agrees to go with Paddington to visit Aunt Lucy in Peru, and it comes at a perfect time. Henry (Hugh Bonneville) has a new boss (Hayley Atwell) at his risk assessment job who thinks taking risks is a good idea, while Mary (Emily Mortimer, taking over for Sally Hawkins) could use a bit of inspiration. The parents could also spend more time with their kids, as Judy (Madeleine Harris) is getting ready to head off to university, while Jonathan (Samuel Joslin) barely ever leaves his room. As Paddington tries to reunite with his family, this trip to Peru could also be just the thing to bring the Brown family back together. Upon arriving in Peru, the Reverend Mother tells the Brown family that Aunt Lucy has gone missing in the jungle and left her glasses and bracelet behind. Paddington and the Browns head off to find Aunt Lucy, boarding a boat with Hunter Cabot (Antonio Banderas) and his daughter Gina (Carla Tous). Hunter comes from a long line of treasure hunters, who have searched for El Dorado within the Peruvian jungle, to no avail. As Paddington and the Brown family try to find Aunt Lucy, they’ll also have to deal with the wilds of the jungle, suspicious nuns, and plenty of Paddington’s usual antics. \'Paddington in Peru's Change of Scenery Is Fun but Lacks the Other Films' Level of Heart A major part of the first two Paddington films’ beauty was watching this sweet little bear go into new communities and watch how his spirit and warmth towards everyone changed the world around him. With Paddington, it was the Brown family who quickly fell in love with this orphaned bear, and in Paddington 2, we saw how the Brown family’s community completely altered because of his kindness — not to mention Paddington’s impressive prison reform once he was wrongfully sent to jail. But by putting Paddington and the Brown family on this adventure, you don't get to see the society around Paddington change simply through his generosity and tenderness. By sending Paddington on an adventure, the core idea of this series is somewhat lost. Certainly, Paddington in Peru still finds opportunities to show how Paddington’s heart can influence and inspire others, but it doesn’t feel nearly as key here as it does in the other films. But this adventuring lean does allow us to focus on other aspects that make these movies so special. Paddington in Peru’s screenplay, by Mark Burton, Jon Foster, and James Lamont (with a story by Paul King, Simon Farnaby, and Burton) allows the dynamics of the Brown family to be front and center, and there are more opportunities for Paddington to fall into Rube Goldberg-ian type mistakes that only escalate in natur
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