Paddington in Peru is the third Paddington film following two really fabulous outings in 2017 and 2014. This one doesn’t quite live up to the joy of the first two for me but it’s still totally charming and enjoyable.
I’ve been pondering what about this one in Peru doesn’t equal the pleasure of the first two and I think it particularly suffers in comparison to the 2017 one starring Hugh Grant as a brilliant villain. (How did he not win awards for that!?) We have two foes for Paddington in Peru, who I won’t identify lest it spoil the plot for you! One is excellent but the other has less charm than Hugh Grant unfortunately.
Paddington sets off to Peru with the Brown family, with whom he lives in London, to visit and find his aunt Lucy. They get some dodgy advice and ‘help’ and it makes for a fun adventure.
I’d recommend this, it is definitely an enjoyable film for kids and adults alike, but just temper your expectations a smidge if you loved the first and/or second Paddington films.
Paddington in Peru is rated PG, runs 106 minutes and is in cinemas now.