Director Paul King's 'Paddington' films are celebrated for their clever, classically structured comedy and distinctive visual flair—drawing inspiration from cinematic greats. With 'Paddington in Peru', Dougal Wilson takes over, introducing a fresh aesthetic reminiscent of Werner Herzog, transforming the beloved bear's adventure into a jungle escapade. Despite the perilous settings, the film remains family-friendly, ensuring a gentle, humorous approach that stays true to its roots while exploring new cinematic realms.
King's films didn't feel like crass exercises in brand extension; they were classically structured comedies, full of ornate trappings, elegant compositional symmetries, and intricately choreographed bursts of slapstick.
As Paddington returns to his Amazonian homeland with his adopted London clan, the Browns, in tow, we are plunged into a jungle-river adventure mad enough to recall "Aguirre, the Wrath of God".
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