Critical MeMe

Time spent watching films, even crappy ones, is time well-spent.

: Name: MeMe; Location: Kansas City, MO, United States

Post dates are when I watched, parenthetical dates are the year of US release (aka Oscar eligibility).

12/20/2022

Paddington 2 (2018)

Absolutely wonderful film that outshines the first installment, which was also wonderful.

This time the villain is Felix Buchanan (Hugh Grant), a fading star who steals the pop-up book that Paddington was planning to buy for his Aunt Lucy's 100th birthday. As Felix chases the clues hidden in the book that he knows will lead to a treasure, Paddington is blamed for the theft and sent to prison.

Hilarious and lovely and oh-so-heartwarming. Grant hams it up and fits right in. I don't think I want to know the person who can't enjoy this.

Labels: 2018, A, Adventure, Comedy