Paddington in Peru: Lost in The Jungle

"With a changeover in the writing and directing departments, the third outing for the well-mannered ursine hero is pleasant kids' fare, but lacks the anarchic sparkle of its instant-classic predecessor" 

"Altogether, 'Paddington in Peru' is a less eccentric, less original work, but arguably that makes it more accessible to younger viewers who are generally well-served by the evenly distributed bouts of physical comedy" 

"The story of the little bear welcomed by strangers remains magical. And if it’s novelty you’re after, there’s Olivia Colman, twirling on a mountain-top in a nun’s habit. You know you want to see that." 

"The third 'Paddington' movie isn't bad, but 'Paddington 2' director Paul King clearly took the series' magic with him when he left to make "Wonka." 

"Paddington in Peru is clearly made with such affection for its titular spectacled bear and his core beliefs. It is a worthy installment that contributes to Paddington’s past and present, one that will, thankfully, only continue to expand with plans for Paddington 4 firmly in the books. (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)" 

"There may be many enjoyable things about it, but it makes the misstep of briefly bringing back a supporting player from a previous movie, and it’s evident nothing else in the film is operating at their level" 

"While it’s never didactic or heavy-handed about its messaging, [it] also offers an idea of Britishness that’s multifaceted and modern (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"