Film Review: Paddington in Peru (2025)
“Some journeys just aren’t worth the travel.”
Look — I know I’m not the target audience. I went in knowing this probably wasn’t for me, and came out with that suspicion fully confirmed.
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Paddington in Peru follows everyone’s favorite polite bear as he travels to his homeland in South America to visit his Aunt Lucy, joined by the Brown family on what’s meant to be a heartwarming adventure. Directed by Dougal Wilson — making his feature debut after a career in music videos and commercials — it features returning stars Hugh Bonneville and Emily Mortimer, with Antonio Banderas joining the mix in a supporting role.
I’ve never been a huge fan of the marmalade-loving bear, and this third installment didn’t change that. I nodded off during the movie, and when I woke up, nothing had changed — on screen or in my opinion.
It’s sweet, sure. It’s earnest. And plenty of folks will no doubt love it. But for me, it’s the cinematic equivalent of watching someone else’s inside joke stretch into a feature-length runtime. I’m happy for those who find joy here. I just wasn’t one of them.
Crown Status:
Not stripped of royal title — but I’ll be skipping the next coronation. Paddington fans, carry on.
