Paddington 2

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For a shared film, adult enjoyment should come from the story, craft or emotional detail, rather than waiting for a reference aimed over children's heads. This selection mixes recent adventures...

A good sequel finds a better question to ask, gives a supporting character room to breathe or finally discovers its own rhythm. These are arguments for follow-ups that offer more than a larger...

A hero has a job to finish. An antagonist can make the job, and the whole film around it, feel suddenly more interesting. These are argued preferences for commanding villains, through theatrical...