The first film tells the origins of the little bear: his life in Peru with his uncles Pastuzo and Lucy, the destruction of his home, and his migration to London, where he is taken in by the Brown family. From there, Paddington embarks on a series of Chaplin-esque escapades as he adjusts to his new life, all while facing the looming threat of a taxidermist determined to add him to her collection.
Widely regarded as the best in the trilogy, Paddington 2 also features unexpected political depth, reflecting the context of its release shortly after the Brexit referendum vote. In this second adventure, the bear is falsely accused and sent to prison, while the Browns work tirelessly to clear his name. Amidst humor and warmth (or perhaps because of them), the film delivers a powerful message about the transformative power of tolerance.
