Paddington ‘High Jinx’ is Back in Third Movie

London Premiere

British director Dougal Wilson at the world premiere of ‘Paddington In Peru’ in London. (AFP pic)
London: Paddington is back and he has lost none of his “charm” and “high jinx,” according to Hugh Bonneville who again guides the trouble-prone bear through the third film in the hit series that saw its premiere on Sunday.

Oscar-Winning Cast

Bonneville, the Oscar-winning Olivia Colman and Antonio Banderas appear in “Paddington in Peru”, directed by Dougal Wilson, that comes out seven years after the second movie in the live action-animation series.

Plot

Paddington goes on holiday to Peru to visit his Aunt Lucy, with the Browns in tow, but they end up on an adventure hunting for the mythical golden city of El Dorado.

Director’s Perspective

Bonneville acknowledged there had been a long gap from the last film, which he said was partly because of the pandemic.

“It was really lovely to come back and see our furry friend again,” Bonneville said as he arrived at the premiere.
“He’s lost none of his charm or his high jinx or mischievousness, and to be reunited with the family was very special indeed.”

New Director

Wilson replaced Paul King who directed the first two films in the series – in 2014 and 2017 – which earned more than $500 million around the world.

“I was very apprehensive because, obviously, it’s a bit of a tough act to follow the first two films, which are great. So I really hope people like this one and feel it’s a fitting third instalment,” Wilson told AFP.

What Makes Paddington Special

Paddington had been a hit because “he’s got a lovely outlook on life, a lovely optimism, he’s got a lovely indefatigable way of seeing the best in other people,” the director said.

Paddington is voiced by Ben Whishaw again, while Emily Mortimer replaces Sally Hawkins in the role of Mrs Brown. Olivia Colman plays a singing nun, while Banderas is the captain of an adventure ship.

Author’s Inspiration

Author Michael Bond, who died in 2017, created Paddington in the late 1950s after seeing a toy bear in a shop window. He bought it and gave it to his wife as a Christmas gift, naming it after the nearest London railway station to their home.

Book Series

In the books, the impeccably polite stowaway turns up at Paddington station with a battered suitcase containing a nearly-finished jar of marmalade, and a label on his blue duffle coat reading: “Please look after this bear. Thank you.”

Since “A Bear Named Paddington” came out in 1958, the books series has sold more than 35 million copies and been translated into more than 40 languages.

Conclusion

Paddington is back, and he’s brought his charm and high jinx with him. The third installment in the series promises to be just as delightful as the previous two, with a new director at the helm and a talented cast bringing the beloved bear to life.

FAQs

* When is the movie released?
The movie will be released on November 8 in the UK and in January in North America.
* Who is the new director?
Dougal Wilson replaced Paul King as the director of the third Paddington movie.
* What is the plot of the movie?
Paddington goes on holiday to Peru to visit his Aunt Lucy, with the Browns in tow, but they end up on an adventure hunting for the mythical golden city of El Dorado.