Paddington in Peru, rated PG
*** ½
Paddington in Peru, the third film in the Paddington series, is a delightful film that the entire family will enjoy. The film has plenty of humor and good messages about the importance of family.
The film was directed by Dougal Wilson in his feature film debut. It was written by Oscar nominee Mark Burton (Shaun the Sheep), Jon Foster (The Adventures of Paddington), and James Lamont (The Adventures of Paddington).
The film begins by taking us back to Paddington’s origins in Peru. As a small bear, he saw an orange on small tree that was high above a river. As he climbed out onto the tree, the branch broke and he tumbled down into the river. He was carried along the raging river and over a waterfall. This scene could be a little scary for very young viewers. As he went under the water, he was rescued by who he would come to know as Aunt Lucy. Continue reading
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