{"id":4160,"date":"2017-12-19T17:11:13","date_gmt":"2017-12-19T22:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thefilmfreak.com\/?p=4160"},"modified":"2017-12-19T17:11:13","modified_gmt":"2017-12-19T22:11:13","slug":"paddington-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thefilmfreak.com\/wordpress\/?p=4160","title":{"rendered":"Paddington 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Written and directed by Paul King<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Starring<\/span> &#8211; Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant, Ben Whishaw<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Plot<\/span> &#8211; Paddington (Whishaw) is happily settled with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens, where he has become a popular member of the community, spreading joy and marmalade wherever he goes. While searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy&#8217;s 100th birthday, Paddington spots a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber&#8217;s antique shop, and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. But when the book is stolen, it&#8217;s up to Paddington and the Browns to unmask the thief.<\/p>\n<p>Rated PG for some mild action and rude humor<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sw7RElt-SvE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">THE POSITIVES<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Infinite imagination in visual effects, including some awe-inspiring transitional stylings that echo the vibe of colorless page-turning animation in a pop-up book kind of feel.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Hugh Grant&#8217;s energetically over-the-top charge as the antagonist for the film. Omits that feeling of fun from Grant&#8217;s usually distinguished reservoir<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; A screenplay with an innocent adventure that is equal (If not better) than the original film.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Despite the additions of many new cast members, the Brown family feel like they are just as necessary as ever in the ever-unfolding mystery of this bear&#8217;s quest to get back home<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Seems comfortable in finding an entertaining medium between adults and child audiences that doesn&#8217;t alienate either&#8217;s experience.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; No fart or bodily humor. This should be a given, but in a kid&#8217;s film, it is unassuming.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The vibrancy of colorful backdrops, especially in that of the Brown&#8217;s home that never settles for one choice of color consistency<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Paul King&#8217;s strict approach in not relying on any material or familiarities of the first film, crafting an original chapter that stands on its own<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">THE NEGATIVES<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The humor is noticeably absent. There were moments where I grinned, but nothing that gave me the long-term laughter needed in keeping the atmosphere delightful<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; While the overall animation is exceptional, the shading of Paddington&#8217;s design still feels hollow to the light and shadows that he comes into contact with. His face gives off a level of being too light to be authentic.<\/p>\n<p>8\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written and directed by Paul King Starring &#8211; Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant, Ben Whishaw The Plot &#8211; Paddington (Whishaw) is happily settled with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens, where he has become a popular member of the community, spreading joy and marmalade wherever he goes. 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