Rated PG-13
Starring Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Madeleine Harris, Samuel Joslin, Ben Whishaw, Nicole Kidman
Directed by Paul King
The Story:
A bear named Paddington (voiced by Whishaw) finds himself in need of a home. Naturally, London is the place to be, so he sets off for England and runs into the Brown family who take him in. Naturally, what starts out as a fish out of water story becomes a tale of love and acceptance into the family. Of course, there's going to be a little bit of danger afoot first!
Okay, honestly, when I heard they were making a Paddington movie, I rolled my eyes and thought, really? The bear with the hat and coat?
Why?
Of course, I try and keep an open mind when these movies are released, and after arriving on my doorstep to groans from just about everyone, in it went.
And you know what?
It wasn't that bad.
No, nothing you haven't seen before, but good, harmless fun for the whole family.
More in the line of Stuart Little than Air Bud, so it's good for the whole family without getting on your nerves, fast!
While the bear is the star, I would like to commend Hugh Bonneville's turn as the beleaguered father who is the most reluctant to want to keep Paddington, yet gets roped into more adventures with him, and to save him, than anyone else. He's a good sport, and brings a whole lot of fun to the film.
So yes, if there's a Paddington 2, I will be there to see what happens next.
I also won't be disappointed if they don't make a sequel.
:)
Final Grade: B-
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