Monday 22 December 2014


You're never too old ... and it's made my Christmas. Ursa marmalada is a complete delight. I don't know how many grown-ups (including one grown-up film director) have told me in the last few days that they really, really wanted to go but they didn't have a child ... well, I say go anyway.
I did manage to invite myself along with some younger friends and we all laughed and laughed. Got the last few seats in the front row at 10.30 am, scrunched through the popcorn on the floor and sat engrossed. It's the best film for Notting Hill since - well, since Notting Hill. It does London proud. Though I'm wondering whether the Natural History Museum might sue because they do NOT come out of it well.
And now I think of it ... I didn't nod off once. Not even 'resting my eyes.' Which either means that Paddington is my Film of the Year 2014 - or that 10.30am is a jolly sensible time to go.

6 comments:

Magic Bean said...

Took 10 yr old SmallBean and 9 yr old GodsonBean after there was a little Horrible Christmas Histories theatre mix up on Saturday evening. Was a bit worried they would think it a bit babyish but both sat engrossed throughout the whole thing and both then went on to give it nine out of ten. I thought it was enchanting and would happily see it again with SmallerBean. And giving it a PG? Bonkers. Merry Christmas to you, Ax

mary said...

The PG was bizarre, Magic Bean. I'd love to see it again, too. Happy Christmas!

Sue said...

Well, Mary. I've followed your advice all this year, so no need to stop at this point. Tickets booked for lunchtime showing for me and youngest child. Have a very Happy Christmas.XXsue

mary said...

Heavens, Sue - the responsibility of being a blogger! But I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Happy Christmas!

galant said...

We went to see this, without a child, and loved it! And all the children in the audience were so well behaved, too. I expected lots of laughing and cheering, but they were as good as if it were a totally grown up audience. Indeed, I rather missed their screams of glee - perhaps their parents had threatened to remove them if they misbehaved!
Margaret P

mary said...

Glad you enjoyed it as much as I did, Margaret. And happy new year!