Review: ‘Paddington in Peru’: The Bear is Back!

The third installment of the Paddington film series, Paddington in Peru, has finally arrived, and that means the charm of our favorite marmalade-loving bear is back in full force. The film, directed by Dougal Wilson in his feature-length debut (taking over from Paul King, who directed the first two films), follows Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw) as he returns to his native Peru to search for his Aunt Lucy (voiced by Imelda Staunton), only to be met with a wild adventure as always.

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Review: ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Needs a Few More Spoonfuls of Sugar

Children, grab your pitchforks: the adults are jaded again! Or at least that’s what Disney wants you to believe with its second live-action film of the year featuring the same recurring theme. Unlike Christopher Robin, Mary Poppins Returns has more to live up to seeing as it’s the sequel to one of the most beloved films of all time. Also unlike Christopher Robin (or the original Mary Poppins for that matter), Mary Poppins Returns falls short of being anything memorable.

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