It’s another of our ‘Winner Winner, TV Dinner’ Nights. Jo & Janet joined us for 2024’s ‘Paddington in Peru‘. On the ‘Dinner, Dinner’ front, a rare evening off (pretty much) for Ann as J&J supplied the Mains and the Dessert – all we needed to do was prepare the veg and the custard!! 😀
When we originally arranged this one, the movie was free on Amazon Prime, but by the time we fixed the date, it was charging for it – and unusually, all the other streaming platforms were too! Not a free showing ANYWHERE – unless we ventured into the dubious world of illegal streaming (and we don’t do that here!). So, £4 later and courtesy of Amazon Prime rental, we were ready – and so was the veg and custard!!!
Synopsis
Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.
Any good?
Although it probably wasn’t quite as good as the two ‘Paddingtons’ that preceded this one – Paddington (2014) and Paddington 2 (2017), it was still a great watch! The animation was as good as it gets and the story/script kept things moving at a comfortable pace. Although the plot is of the ‘wafer thin’ variety, it’s perfect for a relaxing evening where your brain can function at just 50% and still follow what’s going on. Stick around at the end for a cameo appearance from a previously ‘loved’ character – it’s worth it! And talking of characters, no, you’re not going mad – the actress playing ‘Mrs Brown’ has changed from Sally Hawkins to Emily Mortimer.
Dinner, Dinner!
On the menu tonight: Salmon and Cranberry Wellington followed by Orange & Cointreau Steamed Pudding
Well, that all went down a treat! Now for Dessert!
A perfect evening in!
Here’s to our next TV Dinner! 😉
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