After a wondrous run in international markets,Paddington in Perufinally debuted domestically this week. The movie was originally supposed to be released a month ago, but the delay hasn’t exactly hurt it.Paddington in Peruwas able topass the$100 million mark at the box officein the meantime, and is poised to provide much-needed counter-programming this week as audiences flock towardsCaptain America: Brave New World. While the superhero tent pole will beatPaddington in Peruat the box office, the children’s film has out-classed it when it comes to critical and audience reception.
Not only did the film earn a superior rating on the aggregator websiteRotten Tomatoes, it has also earned a better grade onCinemaScore. The platform polls opening day audiences on the basis of how likely they are to recommend a film to others. And those that watchedPaddington in Peruwere stupendously impressed. They awarded the filman excellent A CinemaScore, which happens to be the same as those earned by the firstPaddingtonfilm, and alsoPaddington 2.Each installment in the trilogy has been critically acclaimed, in addition to delivering big bucks at the box office.
By comparison,Brave New Worldearned a disappointing B- CinemaScore. The fourth installment in the Captain America franchise is eyeing around $90 millionacross the extended Presidents' Day holiday weekend, whilePaddington in Peruis expected to generate more than $15 million. Released in 2015, the firstPaddingtonfilm grossed around $260 million worldwide, while the second film made around $240 million globally in 2018. Both of those films were directed byPaul King, who vacated the director’s chair this time around forDougal Wilson.
‘Paddington in Peru’ Has Been Critically Acclaimed
Produced ona reported budget of around $90 million,Paddington in Perucurrently holds a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, compared to the first film’s 96% score, and Paddington 2’s 99% score.In his review, Collider’sRoss Bonaimewrote that the movie “might not be at the same level as the first two films, but it’s still absolutely a worthwhile adventure.” Featuring a returningBen Whishawas the voice of Paddington Bear, the movie also starsHugh Bonneville,Emily Mortimer,Antonio Banderas,Julie Walters, andOlivia Colman.
You can watchPaddington in Peruin theaters, and stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Paddington in Peru
