Quite clear sub-text here about how 'outsiders' can fit in, underscored by calypso band that appears, commenting on the action. Creative treatment, e.g. the painted trees on the walls of the house lose all their leaves, Bonneville becoming Hawkins' comic strip 'hero'. Kidman good as pantomime baddy.
Hugh Bonneville, Ben Whishaw, Sally Hawkins, Jim Broadbent, Julie Walters, Tim Downie (explorer), Madeleine Harris & Samuel Joslin (the kids), Matt Lucas, Geoffrey Palmer, Kayvan Novak and Peter Capaldi. The old gentleman in the cafe who waves at Paddington is presumably the creator, Michael Bond.
Co-writer Hamish McColl. It's a bit like Mary Poppins, really. Marred by occasional bits of silliness. Shot by Erik Wilson, editor Mark Everson, music Nick Urata.
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