Review by Erik Samdahl unless otherwise indicated.
#PADDINGTON 2 MOVIE REVIEW FULL#
While Paddington 2 may not be the greatest thing since sliced bread as some have claimed, it is nonetheless an entertaining, well made family film that will make you feel warm, tingly and full of marmalade. Director and co-writer Paul King has once again concocted an enjoyable, spirited, adventurous tale that challenges you to smile (and inevitably wins). Paddington 2 review definitely bears repeating Read more Rotten Tomatoes classifies reviews of a film as either fresh or rotten and awards a percentage rating based on its. Brendan Gleeson is also an inspired addition, and the returning cast is aces. Bear, and Hugh Grant joins the cast as a fantastically entertaining villain. theatrical run, Paddington 2 wasn’t quite as remarkable as I had heard-it was just more of the same that was seen in the original.īut after a day of reflection, my initial disappointment has been replaced by a simple reminder: more of the same-the first Paddington is one of the best family movies of the 21st century (and on Netflix right now, FYI)-isn’t such a bad thing.īen Whishaw once again does terrific voice work as Mr. With expectations sky high based on the film’s praise during its unfortunately short U.S.
#PADDINGTON 2 MOVIE REVIEW MOVIE#
Its reputation as the best movie of the year, as some critics have claimed, are a little overblown. A feel-good tale that is highly entertaining, adorable and packed with little life lessons (such as if you’re sent to prison for a crime you didn’t commit, make sure to have your marmalade handy), Paddington 2 is a must-see for families. Paddington 2 is a reminder (yet again) that children’s movies don’t need to pander to the lowest common denominator. Silly yet dignified and exciting though determinedly low-key, "Paddington 2" proves there is plenty of marmalade left in the pot.Now available on Blu-ray and DVD ( Buy on Amazon) Credit belongs to the non-animated cast, particularly Hugh Bonneville and Sally Hawkins, who play Paddington's adopted family and admirably manage to keep straight faces while discussing social issues with the cuddly yet not-to-be-cuddled bear. Writer/director Paul King does an admirable job of not only distilling the source material's simple innocence to the big screen, but of making his retro sweetness meta enough to work as absurd humor and disarming family storytelling alike. He must not have been paying attention when his mommy read him Paddington stories, because if he had, he would know that the one thing you don't do is cross the bear. Grant, meanwhile, is the anti-Paddington because he is as pompous and conniving as the bear is modest an unassuming. He may appear to be an animated bear living in the human world, but it's really the other way around. Voiced with whimsical by Ben Whishaw, Paddington is every bit as wistfully formidable as he was in the 2015 film. His authority simmers from within and is not to be messed with.
Within minutes, he is not only working for Paddington, but the adorable talking bear has the entire cell block hanging on every flick of his puffy paws. Paddington takes a different tack, sharing his marmalade recipe with the biggest dude.
He proves it in "Paddington 2" when he's framed for a crime by Hugh Grant for stealing a pop-up book (long story) and sent to prison.Ĭommon wisdom has it that you're supposed to attack the baddest dude on day one to earn the respect of the other roommates.
Don't be mistaken by Paddington's prim, proper demeanor and soft, friendly voice.
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