Paddington in Perudebuts with an incredibly high Rotten Tomatoes score, though it’s actually a franchise low. The third film in the franchise continues following the titular bear and his adoptive family, the Browns, as they travel to Peru to visit his Aunt Lucy, who they discover to be missing, and their journey to find her takes them through the Amazon rainforest and the Peruvian mountains.Paddington in Peru’s castincludes the return of Ben Whishaw, Hugh Bonneville, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Madeleine Harris, and Samuel Joslin, while Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas, and Emily Mortimer (replacing Sally Hawkins) debut.
Now, with early reviews in,Paddington in Peruhas debuted to 94%onRotten Tomatoeswith 18 reviews, according to a post on X, formerly Twitter. While this is an incredibly strong score, it’s still the lowest of the franchise so far. The first film has a 97% score, followed by the sequel’s near-perfect 99%. Check out the full post below:
What Paddington 3’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Means For The Movie
It’s Strong, But Still A Franchise-Low
Paddington in Peru’s Rotten Tomatoes score means thataudiences are in for another fun and heartwarming adventurethat, while enjoyable, much not quite match the charm or wit of its predecessors. Reviews once again praise the third movie’s wholesome appeal, with moments of humor and warmth that audiences will appreciate, though some feel it lacks the distinct magic of the first two movies.Relocating Paddington from London to Peruintroduces some fresh scenery, but has also slightly divided critics, with many describing the movie as a solid, if slightly less enchanting, threequel.
Paddington 3 Has Already Lost 2 Things That Made Paddington 2 One Of The Greatest Movies Ever
Paddington in Peru is one of the most highly anticipated sequels, but it’s already missing two key aspects that made Paddington 2 so great.
Released in 2015, the firstPaddingtonfilm was praised for bringing the beloved children’s character into the 21st century without sacrificing any of his essential charm. However, it’s the sequel that holds a near-perfect 99% Rotten Tomatoes score and is widely considered the better movie, perfectly balanced with heartwarming family fare that is enjoyable for all ages. Released in 2017,Paddington 2held a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes scoreuntil a single negative review was registered in 2021.
Our Take On Paddington 3’s Rotten Tomatoes Score
It Falls Short Of Its Own Lofty Standards
With its first two films, thePaddingtonfranchise set an exceptionally high standard of excellence for the third film to live up to. That being said,even though it occasionally falls short of its own lofty standards,Paddington in Perureviews are still overwhelmingly positive, once again praising its warmth, humor, and wholesome appeal. Overall,Paddington in Peruappears to deliver another heartwarming adventure for all ages, proving that even when it falls short of its own lofty standards, the beloved bear can still win over audiences with ease.
Paddington in Perureleases in the United Kingdom on November 8 and in the United States on January 17.
Paddington in Peru
Cast
Paddington in Peru follows the beloved bear as he embarks on an adventure to visit Aunt Lucy in her new home at the Home for Retired Bears. Accompanied by the Brown Family, they uncover a mystery that leads them through the Amazon rainforest and the mountainous regions of Peru.
