Paddington

TWC-Dimension | Release Date: January 16, 2015

7.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 317 Ratings

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foxgroveJan 16, 2015

Not having been exposed to Paddington in any of his previous incarnations either as a book or TV series and, based on the very effective trailer, I was eagerly anticipating the delights of the talking bear from darkest Peru. Therefore, it isNot having been exposed to Paddington in any of his previous incarnations either as a book or TV series and, based on the very effective trailer, I was eagerly anticipating the delights of the talking bear from darkest Peru. Therefore, it is with genuine sorrow that I have to acknowledge the fact that the whole does not equal the sum of its sometimes very inspired parts. The main problem is with the story itself which just doesn't cut it when compared to some amazing scenes of slapstick timed to absolute perfection.

Paddington himself is wonderfully realised and uncannily voiced by Ben Whishaw. Let's face it, it's the bear we have come to see and he doesn't disappoint. Scene after scene ignites. The bathroom and cello tape sequences in particular are great fun. Also, there are magical moments involving a dolls house and a miniature railway carriage. In fact, there is so much to enjoy that it is rather a shame that the linking narrative and Paddington's human counterparts start to drag the film down. Ultimately, one is forced to acknowledge the film's unfortunate schizophrenia. Funny and moving it maybe, but sadly it's also rather yawny.… Expand

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TyranianApr 12, 2019

Cute and charming in some ways but sickly sweet in others and the story is a bit tedious.

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lasttimeisawApr 13, 2015

Nostalgia of the original PADDINGTON BEAR series and the beloved novel by Michael Bond aside, Paul King’s PADDINGTON is a trademark Christmas offering from UK, a love letter to London and everything is tailor-made to not cross the borderlineNostalgia of the original PADDINGTON BEAR series and the beloved novel by Michael Bond aside, Paul King’s PADDINGTON is a trademark Christmas offering from UK, a love letter to London and everything is tailor-made to not cross the borderline of being kids-friendly, but for adult audience who doesn’t grow up with the said bear, the film is generically predictable (the only exception belongs to the yardstick that Londoners never even raise their eyebrows to see a talking bear in front of them) and one might feel a bit disappointed that it couldn’t be more daring or ingenious considering its all-too-cute art productions which resemble lightweight Wes Anderson artworks and a wonderfully anthropomorphic CGI bear named Paddington (voiced by Whishaw).

keep reading my review on my blog: please google "cinema omnivore", thanks!… Expand

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43in2014Jun 11, 2015

Prior to watching this:
I have not read the novels or comic strip.
Premise: A bear from South America learns to speak English, goes to London and has adapt to life there. Pros: 1. A reasonably OK film for the kids. Cons: 1. A bearPrior to watching this:
I have not read the novels or comic strip.

Premise: A bear from South America learns to speak English, goes to London and has adapt to life there.

Pros:
1. A reasonably OK film for the kids.

Cons:
1. A bear that talks? How come no human was surprised that a bear could talk? This frustrated me as I watched the film. It's not difficult for the director to explain this and for him to omit this issue just smacks of laziness!
2. Unconvincing storyline and acting... throughout the film.
3. It is a film for kids.

Score: 3/5 (no half score). Save your money and catch it on TV.… Expand

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