Olivia Colmanplays a singing nun.
Thats the best bit, in fact: the singing nun in the naughty corner.
Paddington in Peruis the third film to adapt Michael Bonds iconic childrens stories.
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All of it is fine, actually, not just Colmans homage to the Von Trapps.
The only difference and its a spectacular difference, admittedly is that were not in picture-postcard London any more.
Were in the Andes, looking down at Machu Picchu.
With Mr. Brown in his new, sartorially risk-taking holiday wardrobe, theyll surely find her in a jiffy.
The dramatis personae are comfortably familiar.
As Paddington,Ben Whishaws slightly plaintive voice merges seamlessly with Pablo Grillos furry animation.
Has a hero ever been more irresistibly adorable?
Other characters are new, but we see immediately where they fit.
This film begins with the arrival of his new British passport, making him a citizen at last.
At the end of the quest, he faces a dilemma where does he belong?
even as the Browns restate their love for him.
I admit I got a bit teary.
And if its novelty youre after, theres Olivia Colman, twirling on a mountain-top in a nuns habit.
You know you want to see that.
