Paddington in Peru sees the beloved marmalade-loving Paddington Bear return to his homeland to find his missing aunt. Source: Australian Catholics.
The film is a live-action animated adventure movie (with some musical interludes) that has been written by Mark Burton, Jon Foster and James Lamont from a story by Paul King, Simon Farnaby and Mark Burton.
It is the third instalment in the Paddington Bear film series. It is the first feature film for director Wilson, who attempts to give Paddington a new look with scenic wonders supplied by Peru.
Paddington’s Aunt Lucy, who lived in a Home for Retired Bears, has disappeared from a home for retired bears. Before going missing, Lucy was behaving strangely and gave signs she was in trouble. Paddington, with his London family in tow, flies to Peru to find her.
Whishaw again voices Paddington, while Staunton voices Aunt Lucy. Antonio Banderas colourfully plays a roguish riverboat captain, and major actors reprise their roles from previous films, including Broadbent and Bonneville.
The film strives to maintain the zestful pace of the first two films, and it projects the same degree of comfortable warmth and appeal that were amply illustrated in the 2014 and 2017 Paddington movies.
In this film, we learn why Paddington is a marmalade addict, and the film offers an escapist time-out in a fast-paced style. It is not as funny as the first two movies – the wit and magic are not quite there – but the film is cleverly directed and highly suited to family viewing.
Review by Peter W Sheehan, Jesuit Media
Paddington in Peru: Starring Ben Whishaw, Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Olivia Colman, Imelda Staunton, Antonio Banderas, and others. The film is directed by Dougal Wilson. Rated PG (Mild themes). 106 min.
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