Paddington 2 has been described as the perfect feel good movie
Fans of the film will be sad to learn it’s making a great escape from the BBC, with just days left to watch the ‘perfect’ feel-good movie.
Paddington 2 was the follow-up success to the first Paddington film, based on the famous British bear who first apeared in a children’s book in 1958. The sweet bear’s legacy lives on in the modern take on the character and the second film has a near-perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes of 99%.
The film sees Paddington the bear happily settled down with his loving family and a vital part of the community, all while he’s working hard to save for a special present for his Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday. Although, in the process, before he gets a chance to buy her the beloved book, it’s stolen and Paddington is framed for the crime.
He’s soon sent away to prison after being wrongly accused, and even there his true kind-hearted ways find a way to transform even the most hardened of inmates. Now, he and his family, the Browns, are on a mission to find the real culprit and prove to everyone that Paddington is innocent.
It helps that the film has an outstanding cast of iconic British actors, including Hugh Grant, who plays Phoenix Buchanan; Hugh Bonneville as Henry Brown and Sally Hawkins as Mrs Brown. Viewers have praised the acting in the film for its quick wit and family-friendly appeal.
One review states: “Paddington 2 is a spectacular film, full of whimsy and delight. The visual gags provided by Paul King are amazing and very creative. Hugh Grant is electric in his role, and Sally Hawkins provides a great warmth and heart to the film.”
While another viewer writes: “one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. I recommend it to anyone. It’s really kid-friendly. The actors are really great, and the plot is just 10 out of 10.”
The first Paddington film was a box office hit, went on to gain BAFTA nominations and saw the likes of Nicole Kidman on screen, so expectations were high for its sequel – fans seem to think it didn’t disappoint. A viewer said: “Paddington 2 surpasses its predecessor while maintaining its original context but expanding the narrative into a more adventurous and life-enriching experience.
“These lessons continue to elevate the core of the Paddington stories. In a rare occurrence, a golden family film that merits Oscar recognition is seldom seen, Paddington 2 undoubtedly deserves this recognition for its solid family-friendly qualities. “
One Paddington fan believes it was a “cinematic masterpiece”, and they left the cinema in “absolute tears”. A few years later after the 2017 release, the third addition to the Paddington film hit the big screen in 2024, Paddington in Peru. Before it disappears from BBC on June 10, you can watch Paddington 2 now for free on BBC iPlayer.
