Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt's 100th birthday. Hilarity ensues when the gift is stolen.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2018
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I went to see this movie in the theater with my daughter and her friends for her 10th birthday. I thought I was going to have to "take one for the team" for her birthday. No big deal, that's what moms do. However, I was pleasantly surprised by this very fun and enjoyable movie. I found myself laughing so hard at one point that my reading glasses flew off of the back of my head. That was awkward for me, but the movie had some great laughs. The girls were also having a great time. The story is entertaining and unexpected. It gave a good message about blooming where you are planted, trusting yourself, and trusting the ones you love all in a cuddly, bumbly, bear package. My daughter wanted me to promise her that we would add Paddington 2 to our movie collection as soon as it came out on video. I promised her we would. It was an easy promise to keep.
I loved Paddington 2 (and Paddington) so much that I purchased it (I also purchased Paddington). Heartwarming, beautiful, clean, enriching, funny, and perpetually safe for both my 92-year old mother and grand kids if I had any! I feel like a million bucks each time I watch this.
I loved everything about this movie. The cast was great—Hugh Grant and Hugh Bonneville at their best—and all the other actors too. There was nothing offensive or troubling in it yet it wasn’t saccharine either—on the contrary, the writing and presentation were excellent quality. I wish all movies could be this much fun for audiences of all ages. I wish the real world was like the one in Paddington 2. It really cheered me up when I was feeling down. This is one of the few films I’ll watch again. It’s downright therapeutic. Great entertainment! Thanks to all who made it happen. There is hope for humanity.
I went to see this with my teen son and we were not planning to at all. I didn't even know it came to the movie theater in till we choosing our movies. I also see the first Paddington also. I love this much more than the first it was so lovely story and just seeing the love with this bear there are not many movies that are really good for kids and adults. I got a little teary-eyed at the ending which I don't normally do when seeing movies with my son. Also, this scored 100% on rotten tomatoes website this is not usual for movies so it is a good score. I think parents should watch this with their kids young and old alike. I feel so many movies for kids are just awful with their agendas scripts or just teaching kids nothing but being selfish.
I think this movie is even better than the first. There is an all-star cast. Hugh Grant is incredible. So many cute little zingers and silly situations. My children are preschool age and adore it for the camp comedy stunts, whimsical setting, and the way Paddington brings out the best in everyone. My husband and I love finding all the hidden famous actors in it and laughing at the quirkiness.
This really is a movie for your whole family and one you wont regret watching again and again.
Like paddington, I was falsley accused. It got cleared, but the newspapers love dirty laundry and the articles are still on the internet. They refuse to correct the stories, and my reputation is tarnished to those who do not know me. This should be illegal, but the freedom of the press allows them to say what ever they want and lawyers are legal fees to achieve justice is too expensive.
Paddingto faces a similar situation as I did, but instead of the matter being cleared up, he is arrested, found guilty, and imprisoned. The audience knows that he is innocent, and sides with Paddington as he tries to find justice. In doing this, the movie makes the police the "bad guys" because they are too lazy to do their job - but this is real life.
In the end, this movies teaches our children that police are not our freinds. Anyone can become a victim by being falsly accused.
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2018
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What an intelligently done film! My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the first Paddington and this second one is just as wonderful as the first. If you found the first film to be entertaining, Paddington 2 will not disappoint. In this movie, we learn a little more about how Paddington came to live with his aunt and uncle. The children are played by the same actors and I love how their older selves are depicted in this film. The development continues with the new characters in this film while the original characters are developed even further. It's just adorable and the perfect combination of funny, intelligent and sweet.
I find it almost impossible to believe that anybody with any heart, or soul, could give this anything less than 5 stars, personally I’d give it 10. Rarely have I anticipated, and then been rewarded, with such a delight, (and I’m a cynical 61 year old). The execution of the storyline, the animation of Paddington, the performance of Ben Whishaw in voicing him and Hugh Grant’s self deprecating, and brilliant, performance all combine to make this a wonderful experience. Even the smaller parts are executed with a wonderful exuberance, Sanjeev Bhasker’s calling the bear “Puddington” being a fine example. I’ve now watched this 3 times in a fortnight and throughly enjoyed every viewing, absolutely wonderful.
5.0 out of 5 starsIts the best we should all try to achieve & if all ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2018
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Five Star, anyone who doesn't give this a 5 Star needs to look at themselves very closely! Its the best we should all try to achieve & if all were Paddington's what a lovey world. Oh yes Amazon 5 Stars delivered on the day. Family have watched three tines already
Saw this ,as a family, at the cinema and we all absolutely loved it. Great for children and enough humour to keep adults entertained too. Plenty of famous faces in this movie. I rarely pre-order DVD, but this was a must!
This is one of the best feel good films I have seen in ages. Moving, poignant, laugh out loud funny and just plain silly... just great entertainment. All of the actors clearly enjoyed being in this- you get the impression they were fighting over the cameo roles! My only fear, is that after the success of the first two, they milk this poor bear to death. They need to keep up the quality of writing and acting, and if that means stopping here, then so be it. This one will be a hard act to follow.
Anyone who doesn’t give this film 5 stars must have a heart of stone. The cast is superb and features fine performances by Hugh Grant, Brendan Gleeson and Hugh Bonneville amongst others. There are some great cameo appearances too, including the wonderful Joanna Lumley. This is perfect Sunday afternoon comfort viewing. Be prepared to laugh and cry! Some good life lessons here for us all too.