Review of Paddington (2014) by Freedomfighters — 07 Nov 2017
When I first saw commercials for this film back in 2015, I immediately scoffed at it. I wondered how many blatant "Alvin and the Chipmunks" spoofs studios would keep churning out until they realized we wanted something better.
Then, I read the reviews and saw that this had a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and couldn't believe it. A live-action/CGI hybrid with a 98%? I had to see it to believe it. And I have to say, I most certainly believe it now.
"Paddington" has a charm to it that's lacking in a lot of live-action/CGI hybrid films today: instead of focusing on the typical toilet humor and "dumb" jokes, this film is actually witty, clever, and wonderfully-written, and unlike a lot of similar films, it's one of those films where you actually care about the characters because they're so well-developed.
The film is also beautifully shot and wonderfully inventive with its visual effects, and even if there are a few crazy moments in the plot, the film has too much irresistible charm to make up for it. If you're looking for a children's film from the heart, made with real passion, look no further than "Paddington.
This review of Paddington (2014) was written by Freedomfighters on 07 Nov 2017.
Paddington has generally received very positive reviews.
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