Dallas Fisher

Paddington in Peru is here to end the trilogy. 

The third film in this franchise is missing a lot, most notably Sally Hawkins. It removes itself and the bear from London, which was a major part of the charm to the first two. To no fault of their own, the kids being older in this installment really took away a lot of the innocence and joy. It also adds some things that I really enjoyed. Olivia Colman is playing a dancing nun, who also brings a mysterious element into the fold. And Antonio Banderas is so nice to see once again. 

It’s a very silly adventure film that borrows a little too much from other films like it. There is a lot going on in the second act, where some of the characters become very unlikeable and it gets just on the brink of being ridiculous. A variety of animation styles being a nice visual aspect to this film, a different element than its predecessors. 

There’s a lot of negative to say about it, but that might only be because of the first two films being all time greats family films. There’s still a lot of fun to be had, tears to be shed, and excitement to watch unfold. Paddingotn in Peru won’t blow your socks off, but you can still leave with a smile on your face. 

How can I end this without even mentioning Paddington himself? He’s still the most loveable and delightful bear in movie history. You get so much of him and his antics that it’s hard not to enjoy the ride. Getting to see an origin for a lot of what he his was very nice to see. 

6.7/10