Paddington in Peru (2024)

Praises the well-executed threequel for its stylish direction and emotional callbacks, but notes it doesn't surpass the originals, offering solid entertainment for fans.

Finds it non-stop fun with surprises, close to but not quite matching the predecessors, highlighting inventive comic moments and a feel-good story about multiculturalism.

Paddington in Peru resettles the meaning of home with charm and marmalade, offering a multifaceted and modern idea of Britishness while delivering confectionary cinema that is sweet, light, and emotionally affecting.

Paddington in Peru is a bouncy, unobjectionable and pleasant adventure that raises plenty of smiles but is a tiny bit bland and does not reach the heights of its predecessors.

The film is a welcome return for Paddington and the Brown family on their journey to Peru, though it may be the weakest entry so far. Olivia Colman stands out as pitch-perfect in her role as the Reverend Mother.

The critic finds it pleasant kids' fare but lacking the anarchic sparkle of its predecessors under a new director and writers. Olivia Colman's villainous nun provides some compensation in an otherwise conventional quest narrative.

Calls it a fun but more formulaic adventure sequel, the least striking of the series, with brisk pacing and prestige cast but lacking the wit and sophistication of prior entries.

The third Paddington film is a jolly but less funny family adventure that takes the bear back to Peru; it is perfectly decent holiday entertainment with strong support from Olivia Colman and Antonio Banderas but lacks the gag density and magic of the previous entries.

The critic says the film cannot measure up to Paddington 2 despite its charms, with a somewhat rote journey of self-discovery and a script that lacks subtlety. It still offers a worthy experience for the furry lead.

Still sweet as marmalade but twice as messy; the third film overloads the sandwich with hijinks and lore, resembling Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, but the bear’s charms remain tasty as ever.

The critic describes it as a good-hearted but predictable instalment in the furry franchise, noting the adorable retro styling but lamenting the lack of hilarity and emotional depth on Paddington’s South American adventure.

A change of director and writing team leaves the film feeling slightly flat and short on jokes compared to its predecessors, though the production design and Paddington's charm keep it merry. It lacks the anarchic humour and originality of the earlier entries.

The third outing shows distinct signs of franchise fatigue and feels ponderous and slow under new director Dougal Wilson. It lacks the easy charm and genuine jeopardy of the Paul King films, making it time to retire the bear from the screen.

This threequel delivers laughs, charm and new villains but feels like something intangible is missing compared to the first two films. It is perfectly fine, with the new director and Peruvian setting pulling focus from the bear at times.

The third Paddington movie isn't bad, but director Paul King clearly took the series' magic with him; it loses its way as Paddington looks for his roots in a sequel that struggles to match prior entries.

The critic finds it charming with spectacular scenery, child-friendly adventure, and Olivia Colman’s manically grinning nun performance, but less eccentric and original than the predecessors, more accessible to younger viewers, and serviceable given its limitations.

The film is an entertaining and endearing yarn worth seeing but lacks the originality of its predecessors, feeling more like a summer blockbuster than a classic Paddington outing despite strong cameos from Olivia Colman.

Even if it’s the weakest of the Paddington movies, it succeeds thanks to the series' innate sweetness; Olivia Colman gives the standout performance as the Reverend Mother with her maniacal cheerfulness.

The critic delivers a strongly positive verdict on this third Paddington outing as a heart-warming and exciting new chapter that brings the story full circle. They single out the emotional exploration of identity, belonging and family for particular praise.

The critic praises the film's continuation of the magical story of the bear welcomed by strangers, highlighting the change of setting to Peru and Olivia Colman's singing nun performance as standout elements. The verdict is that it remains magical and enjoyable despite the new director.

The film does not reach the heights of the previous two entries but remains a worthwhile and charming adventure. The critic praises the focus on family dynamics, the heartwarming themes of immigrants finding a new home, and strong comedic additions from Olivia Colman and Antonio Banderas.

The critic finds it a step down from Paddington 2 but still a very good movie that delivers the expected Paddington feels, inventive visuals, quirky gags, and heartwarming message, praising performances especially by Antonio Banderas and Olivia Colman.

The critic finds the film a merely decent but underwhelming sequel that fails to match the magic of its predecessors. They single out Olivia Colman’s performance and some inspired animated and slapstick sequences for praise while complaining about its squandered themes and lack of genuine Peruvian flavour.