A StudioCanal Picture, Written by Paul King, Simon Farnaby, Directed by Paul King.
For very obvious reasons, the world is a anxious and sad place right now, and every glimmer of hope and optimism is particularly welcome. This is where Paddington comes in.
Paddington 2 is probably the most heartwarming and charming film I have ever seen. It is so packed full of spirit, kindness, and warmth, and a feeling of an ideal Britain, that it is hard not to fall in love with the film.
I enjoyed the first one but this feels like a much stronger entry and exactly the film they wanted to make.
The performances are great all round, with the returning cast as perfectly cast as they were the first time around, and newcomer Brendan Gleeson proving a great presence.
However, it is Hugh Grant’s villain who steals the show with a ridiculously over the top performance, that even earned him a BAFTA nomination.
I really hope we get a Paddington 3.
Rating = 4.5/5
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