"Paddington 2" is a delightfully heartwarming tale about everyone's favorite marmalade-loving bear. Ben Whishaw returns as the voice of the beloved ursine hero, as do many of the faces who made up 2015's original film. This time around, Paddington is living in London with his new family, the Browns, and he's saving up to buy an antique pop-up book for his Aunt Lucy's birthday. When a burglar steals the book from a shop one night, Paddington goes in pursuit, only to be mistaken for the thief and sentenced to jail time. The real culprit is his neighbor, washed-up actor Phoenix Buchanan (Hugh Grant), who wants the book to help fund a one-man show. It's up to Paddington and the Browns to find the evidence linking this preening master of disguise to the crime and clear Paddington's name.
Paddington moves through London spreading generosity, joy and acceptance and no one seems to care that he is a bear. This powerful message never seems preachy and is cleverly woven throughout the movie. Even when Paddington is in jail and winning over the prison's cantankerous cook, Nuckles McGinty (Brendon Gleeson), this whimsical tale will make you smile. And with our world going a little off kilter, "Paddington 2" is a breath of fresh air.
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