Paddington 2 (Paul King, 2017)

Picking up the story some time afterwards, with the bear now settled in with the Brown family, this is a rare example of a sequel which not only justifies its existence as more than just exploitation of the success of its predecessor, but actually outdoes it in every way. It helps that the set-up has now been got out of the way and so there is free rein to expand each character when it feels apposite, while chucking in as many scenes of hilarious pandemonium as the structure can take. Hugh Grant, coming in as the villain, a vain has-been actor now after hidden treasure, is also an absolute hoot and many other beloved faces of British comedy drama chip in to good effect too. It's just as accessible to adults as children, and although there is, once again, the obligatory manic chase at the end, when taken as a whole it's truly warm and charming, not to mention very funny.

7/10