Peter Rabbit 2 – The second installment of the popular story written by Beatrix Potter may still be appreciated by some, especially the young audience. The plot, however, seems too much used before: good turning into evil, then returning to good. Directed by Will Gluck, the film starts with Bea (Rose Byrne) and Thomas (Domhnall Gleeson) getting married. Peter and the other rabbits become part of the family, and now they live there, sharing the daily events of the couple’s shop.
Peter (voice by James Corden) is happy with his family, but at the same time, he seems to long for his life of adventures. Bea has now been discovered by a big promoter, Nigel Basil-Jones (David Oyelowo), who is trying to make the character more commercially attractive. During a presentation, where he suggests new books featuring Peter in all kinds of adventures in weird places, the promoter insinuates a title showing a somehow wicked Peter.
While they are all celebrating Bea’s new success, Peter suddenly decides to leave the place, the garden, and even his family. We would see him now wandering in London, where he meets some shady characters who are plotting to stage a big heist at the fruit market. Their target would be the dried fruits and nuts booth. Peter manages to recruit his friends and family for the daring undertaking. However, some twists turn the event into something that Peter didn’t envision. His mischievousness was one thing, but when his family and friends were at stake, he would have to move quickly to fix the wrongs, which he himself contributed to unleashing.
Basically, a story within a story, well-narrated, and with many scenes of action that children would like. It is recommended for parents and adults who want to take their kids to see an entertaining, charming, yet more or less predictable story.
Released in movie theatres. Duration: 93 min.
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