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How Paddington 2 Accidentally Became My Favorite Film

Updated: October 5, 2025 Published in Categories Film criticism

A small bear in a blue coat marveling at a London pop-up book in an antique shop.

I thought I was just putting on a kids’ movie to pass the time. Little did I know I was about to watch a film that would restore my faith in kindness, all thanks to a small bear in a blue coat. This is the story of how ‘Paddington 2’ completely and utterly won me over.

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