26/13
The director of the previous two films, Paul King, decided not to direct this installment
Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who is now residing 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. However, he pitched the idea for this third film and was brought on board as an executive producer.
Paddington in Peru is a pretty lovable, if unremarkable, film
Featured in Graham Norton i like: Billy Crystal/Emily Mortimer/Hugh Bonneville/Pharrell Williams/Michael Kiwanuka (2024). It doesn’t reach the heights of Paddington 2, of course, but it’s probably on par with the first. With a different director at the helm, this film also takes a different angle, as it takes the action out of London and places it in the jungles of Peru.
It creates an interesting enough story that flows really well and keeps a decent pace
This is probably a wise choice, as it helps the film feel fresh and different compared to the other two. It also gives room for a slightly different type of story, with this one feeling perhaps more adventurous and exciting. The humor is a little lackluster, but it’s definitely geared more towards kids, so that reflects my age more than anything.
It’s nice and gentle
I also think the emotional side is a bit lacking. I remember Paddington 2 making me cry, but this one feels a bit more gentle. In fact, I think that word sums up this movie.
