Writer/director Paul King has managed to walk the tightrope and stay true to the feel (and much of the story) of the books, without seeming to have had his hands tied. The interaction between animated bear and live action humans is as good as I've every seen that effect pulled off. Paddington seems quite alive.
The whole cast seems to be having a blast, with special mention going to the always wonderful Sadie Hawkins playing the mom we all wished we had; adventurous, funny, mischievous, wise and loving. It's lovely to see her play such a non-neurotic character. And Nicole Kidman is terrific in a supporting role as the villainous Millicent, It's a bit like she took her darkly funny character from 'To Die For' and made her just over-the-top enough to work as a comic villain in a kids' film. But everyone is excellent, even the kids (a pleasure and relief to be able to report).
This is one of those films that you can find things to carp about (e.g. there were a couple of visual lifts from Wes Anderson that started to go beyond 'homage'), but I don't really feel in the mood to. It made me smile. A lot. Good enough for me.
Paddington Seems Quite Alive : Holywood Movie
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