I left Paddington with tears in my eyes. I think what makes this movie so accessible to both young and old is the simplicity of the story. Paddington may not have had a fancy background, but his aunt installed the most important values of seeing the best in people and treating them well. He is thrown into a typical situation that anyone might encounter and he navigates this difficult web by applying his principles. He endears himself to everyone (well maybe with a one or two exceptions) and we leave the film feeling that the world is a better place!