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Review: ‘Paddington in Peru’ a charming entry, but can't reach heights of predecessor

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As delicious as a marmalade sandwich can be, too many can be just too much — especially when they aren’t made by the same person who knows...

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Emily Mortimer says replacing Sally Hawkins in 'Paddington in Peru' was 'nerve-wracking'

Mortimer takes over as Mary, the matriarch of the Brown family, in "Paddington in Peru."Sony Pictures 'Paddington in Peru' castTaking over a role from another actor is stress-inducing no matter what, but doing so in films as beloved as the Paddington series comes with extra pressure.Such was the task facing Emily Mortimer when she agreed to take over the character of Mary Brown, originated by Sally Hawkins in the first two films in the series."I…

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Review: ‘Paddington in Peru’ a charming entry, but can't reach heights of predecessor

As delicious as a marmalade sandwich can be, too many can be just too much — especially when they aren’t made by the same person who knows...

2 months ago·Pittsburgh, United States

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'Paddington in Peru' review: Sequel full of delightful antics and charm

I don’t know about you, but I’m very much in the mood these days for a sweet-natured, funny and more than a little whackadoo movie about a small and very polite bear named Paddington who wears a blue overcoat and carries an umbrella. “...

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Paddington 4 Needs to Keep the Bear in London

“We are continuing the themes of home and being an immigrant and coming back to where you are officially from and how you feel when you get there.” Lovely stuff. Paddington’s immigrant story (entirely fitting with Bond’s original character, which was inspired by the journeys of refugees and WWII evacuees) and the films’ messages about tolerance and belonging are part of their magic. What the premise of Paddington in Peru ignores though, is that …

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PADDINGTON IN PERU – Review

Paddington in PADDINGTON IN PERU. Although there are still a few weeks before most kids get their much anticipated Spring breaks, another “family-friendly” franchise flick arrives which hopes to give a bit of warmth to the chilly last weeks of Winter. Now December, and 2024, finished up with two such films, MUFASA: THE LION KING which is a rare sequel/prequel in Disney’s series, and another adventure of the video game superstar, SONIC THE HEDGEH…

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AwardsWatch - ‘Paddington in Peru’ Review: Third Time’s a Bit Less Charming for Cinema’s Most Lovable Bear [B-]

In terms of its status amongst critics and film lovers, Paddington has got to be one of the most unlikely film franchises ever to gain the lofty level of appreciation that it has. The first film is a delightful romp and Paddington 2 has such a vaunted reputation that it’s almost surprising it didn’t rank…

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