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"Paddington 2" is as sweet, funny and heartwarming as the first one. The cast's performances (and Ben Whishaw's voice acting) is equal if not better than the previous film. Hugh Grant is a funny, charming and welcome addition to the cast

Paddington 2 is an impressive sequel that surpasses the first with dazzling skill. From beginning to end, this family adventure serves up enough humour to keep all ages entertained. A narrative that is simple yet satisfying is no common feat, and Paddington 2 achieves the unexpected of becoming one of last year's most enjoyable films. With a wide range of comedic talent, noteworthy cameos, and classic British humour, there's no shortage of chuckles and slapstick, all executed by a strong cast of recognisable faces. A sharp script makes valuable use of every scenario, emphasising the comedy in a well-paced story home to the dastardly scheme carried out by Hugh Grant's hilariously conniving villain; a performance that is sure to please fans and appeal to younger audiences. Overall Paddington 2 is a resounding success, a result of perfect comic timing from all involved on set, and the profound skill from all those working behind the scenes to produce a joyful adventure that more than qualifies the right to get another sequel. 9/10!

GRADE: B THIS FILM IS RECOMMENDED.IN BRIEF: Beary charming.JIM'S REVIEW: Paddington 2 is wonderful family fare. This sequel, solidly directed again by Paul King, still loses its way a bit in its contemporary updating, but it has enough visuals to continually delight. Spirited sight gags and slapstick moments are aplenty. The CGI is consistently strong and the voiceover work by Ben Whishaw is superb in its childlike wondrous vocal tones as our furry idealist. The animation, a mix of stop motion, computer generated, and hand-drawn renderings, is impressive. (Perhaps the film's highlight involved Paddington's imaginative journey in a pop-up book world that is stunningly conceived and executed. The cinematography by Erik Wilson flows with its aerial views and kinetic lensing. Gary Williamson's production direction, very reminiscent of Wes Anderson's The Great Budapest Hotel with its pink and teal palette, is cleverly detailed and its surreal dollhouse settings hide its rather standard plot-driven screenplay by Simon Farnaby and the director. Dario Marianelli's jaunty score adds a perfect touch of whimsy.The story involves Paddington's goal to buy an antique book for his aunt's 100th birthday. He decides to take various jobs to earn money with madcap antics in tow. However, he is not the only who wants this tome. Enter Hugh Grant as Phoenix Buchanan, a has-been actor and master of disguises, who plans to steal the valuable text and has Paddington framed for the crime. Villainy is foremost to make Paddington's travails remotely entertaining and Mr. Grant as the hammy thespian is a joy. His comic performance adds a certain vaudeville flavor and cartoonish conflict that works beautifully.The perfectly British cast is a gathering of today's film royalty with the likes of Sally Hawkins, Hugh Bonneville, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, and Tom Conti. Their roles are subservient to our animated hero and their characters lack any real sense of interest; they are only props in the plot mechanism that runs this machine. In fact, the Brown family and their neighbors somewhat slow down the action. One major exception in the human cast, beside the aforementioned Mr. Grant: Brendan Gleeson creates an extremely memorable character as hardened criminal, Knuckles McGinty, who develops a soft spot for Mr. Bear. Paddington 2 is deliciously charming. Simply said, it is as sweet and smooth as orange marmalade.

Damn i never review a movie before but i have to get it out these 2 movies were wonderful they show what love is i know that is fiction but i wonder if people would be like this in real life instead of been selfish, is my dream and I am an MF or an evil imbecile and I melted with this movie I gave 9/10 because I am an idiot THIS MOVIE AND THE OTHER BEFORE are a 10. learn to love and respect each other