Paddington 2 - over-hyped?
Feb. 3rd, 2019 03:08 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alobearI was never really interested in the Paddington films when they came out, but people of all types kept going on and on about how great Paddington 2 is, and it's still rated at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, so I didn't object when Dave suggested watching the first one a couple of weeks ago. And I mostly really enjoyed that one.
We watched the second film the other day, and I mostly enjoyed that one too. But I really don't see what all the fuss is about. It's sweet and fun, and bits of it are either funny or clever or both. But the plot is gossamer thin and there's not much in the way of jeopardy until the very end. Don't get me wrong - Paddington is wildly appealing and there isn't much to object to about the film. It's got a fantastic cast and they're all very good. The effects are great and the inclusive message is an important one.
But I thought the first film was funnier and better constructed in terms of storytelling. And I just don't get why everything thinks Paddington 2 is so amazing. Hey ho.
We watched the second film the other day, and I mostly enjoyed that one too. But I really don't see what all the fuss is about. It's sweet and fun, and bits of it are either funny or clever or both. But the plot is gossamer thin and there's not much in the way of jeopardy until the very end. Don't get me wrong - Paddington is wildly appealing and there isn't much to object to about the film. It's got a fantastic cast and they're all very good. The effects are great and the inclusive message is an important one.
But I thought the first film was funnier and better constructed in terms of storytelling. And I just don't get why everything thinks Paddington 2 is so amazing. Hey ho.
