The director of the previous two films, Paul King, decided not to direct this installment
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Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who is now living in the Bear Retirement Home. An exciting adventure begins with the Brown family when a mystery leads them on an unexpected journey.
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However, he came up with the idea for this third film and was attached as an executive producer. Paddington in Peru is by far the weakest film in the trilogy, and the absence of Paul King and Simon Farnaby is definitely felt, but it is still a delightful third installment that loses none of its heart and brings everything set up in the first act to a neat conclusion with another satisfying third act.
Ben Whishaw remains infinitely valuable with another excellent vocal performance, so Paddington continues to be a much-needed cinematic balm
It’s a consistently funny adventure that never loses sight of the immigrant story at its heart as Paddington struggles to balance his past and future. Hugh Bonneville is genuinely funny when he tries to be more daring, and Emily Mortimer is a worthy replacement, even if Sally Hawkins is lacking.
As usual, there’s plenty of slapstick here, and it always escalates in unexpected ways
Antonio Banderas does everything Dial of Destiny held him back from, having a great time, and Olivia Colman as the suspicious singing nun is another big hit. Dougal Wilson’s direction brings in enough whimsy by carrying over ideas from his predecessors and some inventive new ones, as well as a few well-placed references to other films.