The beloved character and his adopted British family head to his native South America and encounter a dastardly boat captain, played by Antonio Banderas, in the third entry in this charming series.

The third installment of the live-action-animation hybrid remains a reliable source of high-caliber children's entertainment, but its witty spark is diminished.

It was the rare movie that could get a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. However, after the first two Paddington movies, King and co-writer Simon Farnaby then left the Brown family behind to tackle the wonder that was Wonka.

The third installment of the franchise invites us to call the famous, furry Londoner by his bear name. Here’s what “Paddington in Peru” has got that superhero flicks should have but usually don’t: a title song. With lyrics.

The genial bear embarks on an Amazonian journey of self discovery in this movie, which cannot measure up to “Paddington 2” despite its charms.