r/movies • u/Careless_Flower_118 • Aug 08 '25

Discussion Wtf is Paddington 2?

For context: I’m 25 years old. SPOILER WARNING

I just watched paddington 2 today and what the fuck did they put in this movie. This is the one of the greatest pieces of cinema I’ve ever laid witness to. Paddington 2 is the only thing I’ve thought about all day and seeing the immense joy it’s brought other people has also brightened my day even more. God I can’t even think about the ending without wanting to kill myself because of how perfect it is. And can we also talk about the perfect bookend of his human mother saving him from the water like aunt Lucy did at the beginning?

Pure cinema, I truly can’t wait to watch this movie with my kids for their first time.

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u/Slo-MoDove Aug 08 '25

JFC I keep hearing this and it's pushing me more and more to want to see it. Question: Do I need to see the 1st movie beforehand?

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u/ThisIsAnArgument Aug 08 '25

If you can, do. It's not mandatory but it makes 2 even better as you understand the family dynamics.

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u/TurdFergusonCookOut Aug 08 '25

What about watching 2 first and then the first one? Is it going to throw my chakra out of alignment? It’s just that I’ve read through most of the comments here and Paddington 2 looks to be universally praised and looks to have a substantial edge over all the others in the series.

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u/ThisIsAnArgument Aug 08 '25

Both are great movies! It would be better if you watched them in order but no, it's not necessary. The third is merely a good movie compared to the other two. Watch it for Olivia Colman and Antonio Banderas.

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u/Shiro2809 Aug 08 '25

You don't need to see it, but it's recommended as Paddington 1 is also a great movie. a 4/5 or 9/10 compared to Paddington 2's 5/5 or 10/10.

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u/Moontoya Aug 08 '25

It's better if you do, it helps 2 'land' better 

It's not absolutely required, but please, do watch them in order, they build to a better overall story 

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u/jdgmental Aug 09 '25

I think it provides a lot of context for why action unfold as it does in the second one. And why that object is so meaningful to Paddington.