Hugh Grant Sincerely Believes ‘Paddington 2’ Is His ‘Best Film’

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While discussing what he thought had been probably the most egregious snubs on the 2019 Academy Awards, Uproxx’s Vince Mancini wrote that Hugh Grant’s work in Paddington 2 “was EASILY one of the best performances of the year.” In truth, he thought it was “the best Hugh Grant has ever been.” Not solely is Vince not unsuitable, however he’s not alone, as critics and audiences alike adored the 2018 sequel and had been simply as irate when the Oscars determined to snub it totally. Even so, Grant doesn’t appear to thoughts. In truth, the actor considers it “the best film I’ve ever been in.” No, critically.

As reported by Entertainment Weekly, Grant mentioned exactly this whereas discussing his appearing oeuvre in a brand new Vanity Fair interview. The actor’s physique of labor, romantic comedies and all, is at present being reevaluated and celebrated because of an Emmy nomination for his more moderen work in A Very English Scandal. But Paddington 2? Grant thinks it’s nice(ly underappreciated):

“I used to be presenting I believe on the Golden Globes, they usually do this factor if you stroll out, they usually say, ‘From the forthcoming Paddington 2, Hugh Grant.’ And somebody confirmed me Twitter afterwards, and it was…individuals had been stuffed with derision. ‘Christ, has it come to that. Poor previous Hugh. Paddington 2. Sequel to a youngsters movie.’” Grant smiles a bit ruefully. “It’s significantly annoying within the case of Paddington 2, as a result of I genuinely consider it might be the most effective movie I’ve ever been in.”

Where the hell is Paddington 3 already?

(Via Vanity Fair)