In The Jungle
Hairy situations await on a new adventure with a national treasure as Britain’s beloved bear returns to his roots on a fun-filled family trip from London to Peru.
Words Jim Roberts
Calling all adventure cubs, cinema explorers, and marmalade-sandwich lovers… Britain’s favourite bear is back! After two unforgettable adventures – both back on the big screen for the whole family to enjoy this October half term – it’s time to join Paddington as he embarks on his biggest and wildest yet.
If elderly Aunt Lucy, voiced by Imelda Staunton, can fly all the way from Peru for a tearjerking surprise visit, then our daring young Paddington can definitely return the favour. After a classic kerfuffle getting his passport photo, the beloved bear and his adoptive family the Browns – played by Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Madeleine Harris, and Samuel Joslin – catch a flight to Peru for a reunion at her Home for Retired Bears. However, they arrive only to learn from Olivia Colman’s Reverend Mother that Lucy has disappeared deep into the Amazon rainforest on a quest of her own.
Now, the family are forced to abandon their plans for a peaceful holiday and boardan intrepid father-daughter duo’s riverboat for a journey that sees them explore dangerous waters, deep jungles, towering mountains, and Paddington’s own past.
Don’t forget to pack your sense of wonder as you’re whisked away on the trip of a lifetime in the must-see cinematic event of the winter for families and adults of all ages.
New Adventurers
Heading on a trip halfway around the world sees Paddington making new friends. Some famous faces join the returning cast that also includes Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, and of course Ben Whishaw as the voice of Paddington himself. As Sally Hawkins steps away from the role as Mrs Brown, Mary Poppins Returns alumni Emily Mortimer seamlessly fills the role of kind-hearted mother hen. Olivia Colman adds a touch of mystery as the eccentric, guitar-playing nun, who may hold the key to an important family secret for Paddington to uncover. Also joining the fun are Antonio Banderas and Carla Tous as charismatic explorer Hunter Cabot and his fearless daughter, who lead the Browns on their jungle cruise into the unknown.
