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Paddington

33 replies

ILoveMillhousesDad · 11/11/2017 23:10

Aibu to think that the only people who love Paddington, are the people who think 'love actually' is a great film?

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Threenme · 11/11/2017 23:11

Possibly... I love Paddington, I've watched love actually 1001 times!

Iamagreyhoundhearmeroar · 11/11/2017 23:12

Nope. Dead wrong.

almightygirl · 11/11/2017 23:12

I like Paddington but loathe Love Actually. It’s in my top 5 worst movies ever. Interested to see if I am an anomaly!

WishingOnABar · 11/11/2017 23:14

Can’t stand Love Actually but really enjoyed Paddington.

Ds is asd and struggles to connect with tv / film characters but sat through all of Paddington and loved it. Also really loves Mr Bean. I think it’s something about the absurd he really enjoys, or that they are “outsiders” struggling to understand the world? We are looking forward to seeing Paddington 2 next week Smile

ILoveMillhousesDad · 11/11/2017 23:14

Okay. Iwbu. I'll take it.

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Ski4130 · 11/11/2017 23:14

Love Paddington, really don't like Love Actually. Sorry to rain on your parade.

Growingboys · 11/11/2017 23:15

Not at all. Love Actually makes my skin creep, but Paddington is ace!

WishingOnABar · 11/11/2017 23:16

If by any chance you want to start a thread about how wanky the end of Love Actually is with the bee gees track on repeat let me know, I’d be right over there agreeing with you Grin

ILoveMillhousesDad · 11/11/2017 23:16

Dd is dying to see Paddington but I think its the 'oh so British' thing that turns me off. The hugh grant 'fuckity fuck fuck' thing

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Onehellofaride · 11/11/2017 23:20

The first time I watched love actually I hated it. Now I really enjoy it. It’s not the greatest film ever but it really makes me smile. I’ve not seen Paddington 1 but went to see Paddington 2 yesterday and it was a lovely easy watch that made me laugh out loud on a couple of occasions. Take them on face value, it’s not going to be the best film ever but they are a bit of light relief.

Smellyrose · 11/11/2017 23:21

Hate Love Actually but have loved both Paddington films. Sorry, OP!

PinkHeart5914 · 11/11/2017 23:21

I don’t like love actually, watched it once and I never intend on watching it again.

I love Paddington. He is a cute bear how can anyone look at him and not think Cute! My dc are too young for the cinema so I am going to make Dh take me to see the film

dantdmistedious · 11/11/2017 23:23

Love Paddington. Never seen Love Actually.

ILoveMillhousesDad · 11/11/2017 23:23

Think I the first aibu to realise I wasBlush

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overnightangel · 11/11/2017 23:23

@ILoveMillhousesDad
With you on the Britishness thing.
Had a crap day .... can I borrow a feeling?? 🙂

Walnutwhiplash · 11/11/2017 23:26

The complete absence of talking bears ruined Love Actually for me

Twoweekcruise · 11/11/2017 23:26

Just came back from the cinema, absolutely loved Paddington 2, actually think it's better than the first and I loved that too. But must confess I am a fan of Love Actually but I make no apologies for that as I'm a sucker for a soppy film.

ILoveMillhousesDad · 11/11/2017 23:28

Borrow my feeling over Smile

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PrivateParkin · 11/11/2017 23:29

I hate Love, Actually and I love Paddington. Why do you bracket the two together?

Ttbb · 11/11/2017 23:31

I like Paddington but his adoptive family are v annoying.

PrivateParkin · 11/11/2017 23:33

Oops posted too soon. Have you seen the first Paddington OP? Because I know it is set in London, but it's a kind of fantasy London to me, I mean fantasy as in "another world" like Hogwarts or something, not like a Richard Curtis idealised London that's actually meant to be a real place where people live. IYSWIM?!

KC225 · 11/11/2017 23:40

Love Actually is dire but Paddington is lovely

Gemini69 · 11/11/2017 23:41

Love... Love Actually... Loathe Paddington Hmm

Liiinoo · 11/11/2017 23:41

I hated the first Paddington movie so won't go to the second one but I actually love Love Actually.

LesDennishair · 11/11/2017 23:42

God no! Grin

Not a fan of Love Actually.

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