Paddington in Peru
Paddington in Peru

Movie spotlight

Paddington in Peru

2024
Movie
106 min
English

Paddington travels 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 through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.

Insights

IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Metacritic69/100
Google Users94%
Director: Dougal WilsonGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Paddington is happily settled with the Brown family in London, but when his beloved Aunt Lucy needs him to return to Peru to help her settle into a home for retired bears, he embarks on an emotional journey. Along the way, he and the Browns uncover a mysterious puzzle that takes them through the Amazon rainforest and up to the peaks of Peru.

Critical Reception

As a relatively recent release, "Paddington in Peru" has begun to garner initial reactions. Early critical responses and audience anticipation suggest a continuation of the beloved franchise's heartwarming tone and visual charm, with expectations for a family-friendly adventure that balances humor with emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its continued charm and heartwarming family appeal.

  • Applauded for its vibrant visuals and engaging adventure.

  • Noted for maintaining the series' signature blend of gentle humor and emotional resonance.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's success in delivering a delightful and charming experience, with many appreciating its positive messages and engaging storyline suitable for all ages. The beloved characters and their adventures continue to be a strong draw for fans.

Awards & Accolades

None notable yet, as the film is recent and its awards season run is likely ongoing or yet to begin.

Fun Fact

The film marks the directorial debut for Dougal Wilson, who is well-known for his work on music videos and commercials, including award-winning ads for John Lewis.

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TMDB Reviews

4 reviews
Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

As a childhood fan of the blue-coated, red hat wearing, marmalade-loving bear, it certainly wasn’t difficult to be charmed by “Paddington in Peru,” an absolute joy of a movie from director Dougal Wilson. Delivering another heartwarming and ...

drfacetious

drfacetious

A worthy addition to a fantastic series. A fairly notable departure from the previous installments under Dougal Wilson's direction, but in a way that handily manages to avoid feeling unwelcome. As other reviews have noted, some of the ch...

Chris Sawin

Chris Sawin

Paddington in Peru is the first of the trilogy not written and directed by Paul King. King chose not to return and moved on to Wonka instead, but he pitched the idea for the third Paddington film and executive produces. Emily Mortimer also ...

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

With "Paddington" now happily ensconced with the "Brown" family, and replete with his own British passport, all is going swimmingly until he gets a letter from distant Peru. The mother superior of the retirement home for bears (Olivia Colma...