Arguably the most beloved ursine hero in childrens literature suck it, Winnie the Pooh!
Not to mention that it officially kickstartedthe current Hugh Grant renaissance.
First, we get an origin story.
Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw) in ‘Paddington in Peru’Studio Canal/Sony Pictures
Once upon a time, a tiny cub in Peru climbed on to the branch of a orange tree.
The animal fell in the river.
He was nearly washed away into oblivion.
Luckily, a fellowtremarctos ornatusnamed Aunt Lucy found the lil guy and raised him.
It may be that she misses Paddington.
Could he come and visit her?
So why not make Paddingtons trip to Peru a full-on family vacation, for old times sake?
Once they all arrive at the retirement home, however, theyre informed that Lucy has gone missing.
A clue suggests she may have gone in search of El Dorado, the mythical lost city of gold.
Is there asecondaryagenda in Cabots eager agreement to take them to a possible treasure trove?
Will they eventually be reunited with the M.I.A.
A few up-the-sleeve aces help, of course.
He doesnt look like hes had this much fun onscreen since his early Almodovar days.
Wed watch a supercut of Colmans scenes on perpetual repeat.
Is there a special Oscar for singing nuns?
If not, may we suggest giving her a Nobel Peace Prize?
There will be marmalade.
(And cameos die-hard Phoenix Buchanan fans may want to stay through the end credits.)
That this take on brand-name I.P.
doubles as a whimsical, warm bear hug of film just feels like a bonus.
