‘Absolute masterpiece’ and ‘best movie ever’ airing on BBC today | Films | Entertainment

There’s no denying that this heartwarming film won over the nation when it premiered in 2017, and today it’s set to grace our screens once again on BBC.

Paddington 2 was a box office sensation, outshining its equally cherished predecessor and earning the label of “classic” from fans who can’t resist the charming escapades of the little Peruvian bear.

With Ben Whishaw lending his voice to the titular character, Paddington 2 sees our favourite bear face off against a new foe, Phoenix Buchanan, brought to life impeccably by Hugh Grant.

The sequel welcomes back all the beloved cast members, including Hugh Bonneville as Harry Brown, Sally Hawkins as his wife Mary, and their reliable Scottish housekeeper Mrs Bird, portrayed by Julie Walters.

The star-studded line-up also features familiar faces like Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, and Imelda Staunton as Paddington’s dear Aunt Lucy.

Brendan Gleeson joins the ensemble as one of Paddington’s fellow inmates – a surprising plot twist for those yet to see the film. Paddington 2 wasn’t just a commercial triumph, raking in an impressive $283.7 million at the box office, but it also received critical acclaim, boasting a near-perfect 99 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

One critic awarded it a perfect five-star rating, saying: “Brimming with cinematic and family-themed amusement and timeless with the effectiveness of kindness, “Paddington 2″ is an genuine delight on multiple levels.”, reports the Mirror.

Another reviewer described it as a “guiding light in the dark”, adding: “A guiding light in the dark to help place a worldwide blanket of comfort over us all, all the while placing a hand on our shoulders and saying, if you’re kind and polite, the world will be right.”

A third said: “Paul King made a thrilling, funny, heartwarming film with Paddington 2, one that easily outclasses its predecessor. [TOP 50 FILMS OF THE DECADE]” whilst another added: “It is all silly, zany and utterly delightful. Paddington 2 is a masterclass in filmmaking for children, and a brilliant example of what filmmakers can achieve with relative simplicity.”

Devotees were equally swift to lavish acclaim upon the beloved family film. One glowing review said: “This movie was the best movie I have ever seen. Number 1 movie ever!” Another exclaimed: “This is an absolute classic which never misses a joke and is a British masterpiece.”

A third added: “this movie is just absolute perfect you can ruin the animation make it bad but the story is a masterpiece.”

Another admirer wrote: “I thought it a absolutely perfect films it so good perfect funny film I absolutely love it was a absolutely loved it a absolutely loved it a absolutely wonderful film I absolutely really recommend it to you and perfect perfect film.”

Paddington 2 will be aired on BBC1 at 5.20pm on Boxing Day, December 26.

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