Alien at the Movies

Paddington in Peru

It’s “Paddington: Homecoming” meets “Finding Aunt Lucy” meets “ Peruvian Bear & the Lost City of El Dorado“ in this third live action animated Paddington Bear film. While enjoying his time with the Brown family in London, Paddington receives concerning news about his Aunt Lucy from the Reverend Mother (Olivia Coleman) at the Home for Retired Bears. Thus Paddington & the Browns travel back to the bear cub’s origins. When Aunt Lucy is reported missing, the search begins with hiring a boat run by Hunter Cabot (Antonio Banderas) & his daughter Gina. This misadventure features themes of greed & family as the missing person / legendary treasure search develops. Look for the usual hilarious clumsy bear antics.This is a cute family film for all ages with a few surprising twists. Look for a surprise cameo at the beginning & end of the credits.

Alien gives it 3 “Boom” stars out of 4.