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  1. Paddington movie review & film summary (2015)

    King's film offers an origin story for the marmalade-obsessed bear from Michael Bond 's children's books. When we first meet Paddington (voiced sweetly by Ben Whishaw with some light touches reminiscent of Robin Williams), he's living in Darkest Peru with his aunt and uncle (Imelda Staunton and Michael Gambon).

  2. Paddington

    Paddington is an old fashioned live action / animated film that recalls the lushly realised "fairytale" films of the 80's and 90's, and features terrific actors for oomph.

  3. Paddington Movie Review

    Charming story about beloved bear has some scares. Read Common Sense Media's Paddington review, age rating, and parents guide.

  4. Paddington Reviews

    Paddington Reviews - Metacritic. Summary From the beloved novels by Michael Bond, Paddington tells the story of the comic misadventures of a young Peruvian bear who travels to the city in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone, he begins to realize that city life is not all he had imagined - until he meets the kindly Brown family ...

  5. Paddington (film)

    Paddington (film) Paddington. (film) Paddington is a 2014 live-action animated comedy film written and directed by Paul King. It was developed from a story by King and Hamish McColl, which was based on the stories of the character Paddington Bear created by Michael Bond. Produced by David Heyman, Paddington stars Ben Whishaw as the voice of the ...

  6. Paddington 2 movie review & film summary (2018)

    Paddington 2. " Paddington " felt like an unexpected breath of fresh air when it came out in 2015. A delightful mixture of earnestness, slapstick and unabashedly punny word play, it managed to charm viewers of all ages while also offering an incisive statement about the importance of being kind to others who may seem foreign or different.

  7. Paddington Is Proudly Unhip Yet Positively Delightful

    Photo: StudioCanal. Paddington is absolutely, positively delightful. This big-screen adaptation of Michael Bond's * classic, adorable children's-book character — an exceedingly polite ...

  8. Review: 'Paddington' brings irresistible bear to life

    Los Angeles Times Film Critic. Where to start with the wondrous whimsy of "Paddington"? Artfully and cleverly, the sweet spirit of that young bear from darkest Peru and his many London ...

  9. Film Review: 'Paddington'

    Film Review: 'Paddington'. 'Harry Potter' producer David Heyman scores again with a bright, breezy big-screen debut for the beloved literary bear. "No bears were harmed in the making of this ...

  10. Paddington Review

    Paddington - the beloved star of more than 20 children's books - makes the transition to the big-screen in this heartwarming family film.

  11. Paddington

    Paddington Reviews. There is so much I loved about the movie. Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 24, 2022. Paddington is an old fashioned live action / animated film that recalls the lushly ...

  12. Film review: Paddington

    Film review: Paddington. Paddington gets a larger-than-life treatment - including villains and chase scenes - as he comes to the big screen. But the film misses some of the bear's original ...

  13. Paddington (2014)

    Paddington (the film) is a kids' adventure movie -- think Indiana Jones with fur. That doesn't make it a bad movie; in some ways it's very good indeed. The bear animation is staggeringly convincing, in fact. The story is witty and good-natured, and there are many funny moments.

  14. Paddington, film review: Michael Bond's polite hero is brought into

    Paddington begins, naturally, in darkest Peru, with a pastiche of those scratchy old black-and-white ethnographic documentaries in which an English explorer befriends the natives.

  15. Paddington 2

    Paddington 2 Reviews. Paddington 2 delivers an even more impressive celebration of pure decency and kindness breaking down evil. Full Review | Original Score: 4.5/5 | Jul 11, 2024. Paddington ...

  16. Paddington Review

    Read the Empire Movie review of Paddington. Marmaladen with gloriously silly jokes, pitch-perfect performances and incidental detail, this is a...

  17. 'Paddington' Movie Review

    Here's a rare bird, er bear, indeed. Paddington is a family movie that really is for everyone, meaning neither kids nor grown-ups will squirm with boredom. Based on a series of Michael Bond ...

  18. 'Paddington,' an Adaptation of Michael Bond's Books

    Perhaps burdened by an excess of respect for Paddington Bear's creator, the children's author Michael Bond, or maybe just unwilling to deter the built-in market for the inevitable movie ...

  19. Paddington

    Movie Review When he first shows up at London's Paddington Station, the smallish orphan bear with the bright red hat is feeling … a little lost, really. He knows he's been sent here from Darkest Peru to find a loving human family to take him in. The sign his aunt put around his neck says as much. But the reactions from the many Londoners bustling past him aren't quite what he expected ...

  20. Paddington 2 Just Became the Best Reviewed Movie of All Time

    April 28, 2021. StudioCanal. Break open that jar of marmalade, because Paddington 2 just became the best reviewed movie per Rotten Tomatoes. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Citizen Kane ...

  21. ‎Paddington (2014) directed by Paul King • Reviews, film

    paddington is the cutest fucking thing. i love the little bear boy and would like to protect him at all times. 3,115 likes. Recent reviews. More. Jamie Richardson. Perfection. njhgarachico. This is a perfect comfort movie. It's funny, emotional, and tense at the same time.

  22. Paddington 2, reviewed and explained

    Paddington 2 is currently the best-reviewed movie of all time on Rotten Tomatoes. With good reason.

  23. Paddington (Rerelease)

    A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he meets the kindly Brown family, who offer him a temporary haven. Original title: Paddington (Rerelease) Cast: Hugh Bonneville, Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, Sally Hawkins, Nicole Kidman, Julie Walters, Ben Whishaw. Director: Paul ...

  24. Paddington 2

    Paddington himself is a furry reincarnation of Fred Rogers, so powerful that he can make even the most sensitive and selfish baddies embrace their innermost vulnerabilitie. Jul 2, 2024 ...

  25. Paddington 4 Confirmed By Studio Exec, Release Window For Sequel & TV

    The Paddington franchise is a beloved film and television series based on the character Paddington Bear, created by British author Michael Bond. The franchise began with the 2014 film Paddington, which follows the adventures of a polite Peruvian bear who finds a home with the Brown family in London.The series is known for its heartwarming storytelling, charming humor, and its themes of ...

  26. 'Paddington' Studio Working on Fourth Movie and TV Series

    The third film "Paddington in Peru" via Studiocanal is slated for release January 17, 2025. The marmalade-loving Paddington Bear is soon turning 70, with the adored children's literature ...

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    The first live-action animated Paddington movie hit theaters in 2014, and grossed a whopping $268 million against a $55 million budget. ... GAME REVIEWS MOVIE REVIEWS TV REVIEWS. 1. EA FC 25 ...

  28. Empire Issue Preview: The Terminator At 40, Paddington In Peru, John

    Paddington In Peru The first two Paddington films are considered contemporary classics. No pressure, then, to incoming director Dougal Wilson - taking the bear (and the Browns) to Peru.

  29. Paddington 4 is already in the works for 70th anniversary

    A fourth Paddington film is in the works to mark the character's 70th anniversary.. Paddington Bear first appeared in Michael Bond's 1958 children's book A Bear Called Paddington and has since ...

  30. Fourth Paddington Film and New TV Series in Development Ahead of ...

    â We are also working on a new TV series and a new movie to come in 2027, â 28,â StudioCanal's Sissel Henno stated. New Installments Earmarked for 2027 and 2028 . Françoise Guyonnet, CEO of ...