Paddington 2 (2017)

Paddington 2 (2017) continues the warm, witty adventures of Paddington (voice of Ben Whishaw), the charming bear now happily settled with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens. Determined to buy a perfect gift for his Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, Paddington takes on a string of odd jobs to afford a beautifully illustrated pop-up book from Mr. Gruber’s antique shop. When the book is stolen and Paddington is wrongly accused, the gentle, resourceful bear and the Browns set out to clear his name and unmask the real culprit, the theatrical and self‑absorbed Phoenix Buchanan (Hugh Grant). Watching the film, you’ll experience a delightful blend of physical comedy, visual inventiveness, and sincere emotion: slapstick set pieces and clever CGI animation of Paddington sit alongside tender family moments and community warmth. The movie balances laugh‑out‑loud gags with heartfelt scenes about kindness, belonging, and loyalty, and the supporting cast (including Imelda Staunton and Jim Broadbent) adds charm and depth. Overall, Paddington 2 is a joyous, family‑friendly adventure that feels both playful and uplifting — funny, beautifully staged, and emotionally satisfying for viewers of all ages.

Actors: Ben Whishaw, Hugh Grant, Hugh Bonneville

Director: Paul King

Runtime: 103 min

Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy

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