Having grown up loving the bear known for his blue coat, red hat, and fondness for marmalade, it wasn't hard to be captivated by “Paddington in Peru,” which is a truly wonderful movie directed by Dougal Wilson. This third chapter in the series delivers another story full of warmth and adventure, sending the beloved character and the Brown family on an exciting trip deep into the Amazon. The result is a film suitable …

This is a good entry in an already excellent set of films. It’s quite different from what came before, guided by Dougal Wilson, though the change doesn't feel jarring. Like other critics have pointed out, some of the appeal that came with the London stories has faded, and there's an attempt at a more eccentric kind of comedy, which mostly works well. I definitely noticed the absence of Sally Hawkins, and it seemed…

The third installment, *Paddington in Peru*, marks a shift as Paul King didn’t direct or write this one, opting instead to focus on *Wonka*. Though he contributed the idea for the next film and remains an executive producer, Emily Mortimer steps in to replace Sally Hawkins as Mrs. Brown, and Peter Capaldi's Mr. Curry is notably absent. Paddington receives a letter from The Reverend Mother (Olivia Colman) informing…

Having settled comfortably with the Brown family and now possessing British citizenship, Paddington’s life seems idyllic until a letter arrives from Peru. The head of the bears’ retirement home (Olivia Colman) expresses worry that Aunt Lucy is becoming confused. Feeling a growing distance between them, mum Mary (Emily Mortimer) decides a trip is what they need – so they journey to the jungle. There, they meet Capt. C…