An Apology to Paddington 2

When I reviewed Paddington 2 back in January, I made a huge mistake by saying the film would not be an awards contender. In my original review in January, I wrote the following about Paddington 2: “It may not be a contender.”  The funny thing is, it IS a contender.  Back in January, I was probably thinking along the lines as many film critics and box office analysts do.  January is that barren month in…

"An Apology to Paddington 2"

Paddington 2 is A Must-Own Film

With the life lessons it offers, Paddington 2 is a film that should probably belong in every movie collection. With Paddington’s Aunt Lucy marking her 100th birthday, he wants to get her the best present possible.  This comes in the form of a pop-up book discovered in Mr. Gruber’s shop.  In order to afford it, Paddington takes on a series of jobs to get the money…or at least tries to, anyway.  It’s only when Phoenix…

"Paddington 2 is A Must-Own Film"