Based is a young bear who finds himself in a series of comic misadventures. Finding himself lost and alone, he begins to realize that city life is not all he had imagined until he meets the kindly Brown family who read the label around his neck that says 'Please look after this bear. Thank you.' and offer him a temporary haven. And he's trying to avoid a museum taxidermist.
31 January 1968, Watford, England, UK
1972, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK
13 January 1926, Newbury, Berkshire, England, UK
19 October 1940, Cabra, Dublin, Ireland
19 April 1945, Hitchin, Herts, England, UK
1975, England, UK
8 June 1971, Winchester, Hampshire, England, UK
4 June 1927, London, England, UK
30 April 1974, Northampton, England, UK
12 June 1959, Harare, Zimbabwe
5 April 1957, Sedgefield, England, UK
May 11, 2017
It takes me back to the joy of reading about Paddington as a child without making it feel nostalgic due to the new approach to the story. It's far from perfect, but it is an essential to view.
January 16, 2015
Paddington...comes off as a charming character. The kind of character that children around the world have fallen in love with...But even with all the bear's charm, a plodding pace and a questionable plotline leave the film version less desirable to watch.
January 16, 2015
A respectable screen version of Michael Bond's classic children's books.
January 19, 2015
Paddington is absolutely, positively delightful.
January 16, 2015
It manages to be both old-fashioned and high-tech. It remains faithful to the character's roots while also placing him firmly within a contemporary setting. It's charmingly funny and shamelessly punny.
March 03, 2016
While it is light and fun and frivolous, the storyline never loses sight of the theme of finding your home and it is an enchanting take on Michael Bond's iconic character.
February 25, 2016
Celebrates the spirit of his creator with a film that's both witty and enchanting.
April 26, 2016
Although the themes could be serious, they're played out with a delightfully light tone.
June 21, 2016
Paul King's skilful and entertaining movie adaptation of the books is equally at home in multicultural London.
December 31, 2015
It's a pleasant surprise to see a family film proliferate a powerful message like this.
January 17, 2015
Paddington is a wonder: warm, gentle, well-acted, funny without being stupid.
January 16, 2015
Find yourself a small child and go - but be sure to stop for tea and biscuits after.
