• Shalini Langer
    Shalini Langer
    Indian Express

    7

    Ben Whishaw’s Paddington is a creature of just the right amount of vulnerability and grit. But it is Hugh Grant who is a find here, mocking himself, showing his age, and rocking a neat number in a pink outfit.

  • Soumya Srivastava
    Soumya Srivastava
    Hindustan Times

    8

    Paddington 2 has done what many franchises couldn’t: make a sequel about a brave bear brilliant, beautiful and better than the original. For that, it just may deserve the BAFTAs nominations after all.

  • While the kids are sure to learn a thing or two about good behaviour, it’s the spirit of community living gently conveyed in scenes of Paddington’s selfless involvement around his neighbourhood that make the film a lot more timely than expected from standard children’s fare

  • Neil Soans
    Neil Soans
    Times Of India

    8

    This sequel is funnier, more charming and heartwarming than the original; one you’ll enjoy tremendously, with or without kids in tow. Make sure you stay behind for the credits!

  • IANS
    IANS
    Sify

    6

    Visually, every frame is like an intricate-scaled diorama, a work of art built up from thousands of tiny, thoughtful details that would enthral you over several viewings.

  • FullyHyd Team
    FullyHyd Team
    Fully Hyderabad

    8

    I could go on and on about all the issues plaguing this film and the subsequent plagues it just might unleash on the world. But I’ll simply end it by paraphrasing what one of your own, Kate Beckinsale, said in the movie Serendipity. The English got bad teeth, bad hair and good children’s movies. You got the short end of the stick lads, you just don’t know it.