Paddington 2 (2018)

Paddington 2 (2018)

2018 103 Minutes

Adventure | Comedy | Family

Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy's 100th birthday, only...

Overall Rating

9 / 10
Verdict: Great

User Review

  • Paddington 2 is just a bundle of joy wrapped around a fluffy bow of niceness. Awwww. Such warmth. Such heart. Such joy. Its predecessor took me by surprise and is an excellent British family flick. Here we are, with a sequel that I didn't see coming but thankfully...we have one. In this chapter, Paddington is framed for robbery and must adjust to prison life. Meanwhile, the Brown's attempt to prove Paddington's innocence by searching for the real culprit. I can safely say, without a doubt, equally as likeable as the first film. I had a smile consistently on my face throughout its entire runtime. Bear plus marmalade plus British mannerisms equals magnificent family flick. We all know Paddington as a character is hugely entertaining. His clumsiness and curiosity create many adventurous scenes that are filled to brim with smart witty humour that everyone can enjoy. That is what is so great about these, highly accessible and watchable for all. Very difficult to find these days. The array of British talent is overwhelming. The Brown's are perfectly cast and perform just as well as last time. Small supporting characters were fantastic, particularly Brendan Gleeson. The stand out though...get ready...Hugh Grant. The perfect pantomime performance. Who knew he would make for such a hilarious antagonist. The accents. The costumes. I could tell he was having fun, and it was contagious. Solid direction yet again with various creatively shot sequences. The blend of animation and reality was flawless, Paddington is as cute as ever. Plenty of humour, a highlight being a clumsy scene in a barbershop, which everyone can appreciate. Sometimes old school slapstick is the best. There aren't really any morals, unlike the first film, for younger audiences to take away and a few loose ends that were not tied up. However, it is an adventurous and joyous family caper that is perfect for any uplifting occasion. The late Michael Bond would be chuffed with this.