FOR the third time in a row Paddington has provided the wholesome and heart-warming fun every family needs.

In a year that has been dominated by films for an adult audience, Paddington in Peru feels like a breath of fresh air.

The typically family-focused summer blockbuster period was severely famished this year, with only Despicable Me 4 and Inside Out 2 offering any kind of child-friendly showing.

Even Marvel, who have provided some of the most exhilarating and easy to digest blockbusters of the past few years, decided only to release the 15 rated Deadpool and Wolverine this time round.

And so Britain’s favourite marmalade-loving bear has stepped in to revive waning audiences and provide much-needed comfort this festive season.

The titular bear’s latest adventures takes him out of the comfort of London and the Brown family’s home onto a globe-trotting adventure, that sees him cross paths with the ever-charming Olivia Coleman and effortlessly suave Antonio Banderas.

Like in the previous films, Ben Whishaw perfectly captures the loveable and polite voice of the national icon, who despite his constant clumsiness works to make the lives’ of those around him better.

While the stakes may seem higher this time round, as conspiracies and ancient histories are uncovered, it’s that simple core of looking for the best in people that helps make these films so wonderful to watch.

Personally, I have always loved taking my young cousin to the cinema, but as she gets older (now approaching her teens) and films jump to streaming quicker than ever, our go-to hobby has fallen to the wayside.

Yet, for Paddington, myself, her and a whole bunch of friends packed up marmalade sandwiches and filled out the screen to see this outing.

That is what all three of these films have done so well, they ignite a sense of childlike wonder and hope.

I would describe them as ‘chocolate box’ movies, full of everything you could ever want to brighten up even the darkest day.