Paddington in Peru – Movie Review
First Reaction – Paddington in Peru is an enjoyable adventure with the charm we have come to expect.
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Director: Dougal Wilson
Writer: Mark Burton, Jon Foster, James Lamont (Screenplay)
Writer: Paul King, Simon Farnaby, Mark Burton (Story)
Cast
- Ben Whishaw (Bad Behaviour)
- Hugh Bonneville (I Came By)
- Emily Mortimer (Mary Poppins Returns)
- Olivia Colman (Wicked Little Letters)
- Julie Walters (Billy Elliot)
- Antonio Banderas (Puss in Boots)
Plot: Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides 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.
Runtime: 1 Hour 46 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Paddington in Peru starts when Paddington receives news that Aunt Lucy wants to see him. The Brown family, Mary (Mortimer), Henry (Bonneville), Judy (Harris) and Jonathan (Joslin) join Paddington on a trip to Peru. When they arrive Reverend Mother (Colman) informs them Aunt Lucy has gone missing.
Paddington arranges for the family to go in search of her, and Hunter Cabot (Banderas) and his daughter Gina (Tous) take them downriver. However, the family learn of a much bigger reason for Paddington’s return and must find the answers before it is too late.
Verdict on Paddington in Peru
Recap
Paddington heads to Peru to see Aunt Lucy only to discover she has gone missing. He teams up with the Browns and heads out into the Amazon in search of her and discovers more threats waiting in the jungle.
Best Parts
The Paddington charm is here in force, the odd little adventures he finds himself going on bring laughs and smiles. We get a new location that creates new problems. The overall idea is that the Brown family is facing changes, and this adventure could bring them closer again.
Worst Parts
The movie does feel a lot like a mix of Jungle Cruise and an Indiana Jones movie. It does have charm, but not as much as previous outings. When it comes to the villains, they don’t feel as humorous as previous ones either.
Performances
The performances get laughs, and the returning cast shines, with Julie Walters stealing most scenes. Olivia Colman and Antonio Banderas bring their characters to life. However, the biggest question remains why Mary was recast because Emily Mortimer doesn’t bring enough to replace Sally Hawkins.
Final Thoughts – Paddington in Peru is still filled with charm and entertains throughout.
