genre: comedy, family
duration: 1 hr 33 mins
language: English
cast: Hugh Grant, Sally Phillips, Brendan Gleeson
director: Paul King
In the highly-anticipated sequel Paddington 2, the beloved bear from Peru is back and seeking a new home in London. After a brief stint as a window cleaner for the Brown family, Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw) is now eager to have a job and buy an antique pop-up book that he learnt about in his travels. To save up money, Paddington decides to take up odd jobs in the neighborhood.
The clever and charming bear even lands a job at a busy nearby antique shop, which belongs to the cantankerous Mr. Gruber (Jim Broadbent) and the kind-hearted Mrs. Bird (Julie Walters). However, when the much-coveted pop-up book is stolen, suspects fall onto Paddington.
Determined to solve the mystery, the iconic and charming Hugh Grant hops on the case (as the cunning and fast-paced private detective Edward Shears), while casting a shadow over Paddington’s trusting nature. Sally Phillips, Brendan Gleeson, and Jim Broadbent deliver delightful supporting performances.
Director Paul King’s whimsical touch enchants and entertains young and old audiences alike. The carefully-crafted story unravels through picture-perfect scenes, replete with droll humor and heartwarming moments. Paddington’s escapades and his newfound friendships add a fun-filled twist to a typically dull and dullish mystery. Endearingly filmed in London, every corner of the city entices and delights the viewer, as though underscoring the magnificence of the city that bears (pardon the pun) its name.
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