The Pink Panther (2006)

2006 • 92 minutes

About this movie

When the coach of the France soccer team is killed by a poisoned dart in the stadium in the end of a game, and his expensive and huge ring with the diamond Pink Panther disappears, the ambitious Chief Insp. Dreyfus assigns the worst police inspector Jacques Clouseau to the case. His intention is to give a diversion to the press, while he uses his best men to chase the killer and thief. He assigns Gendarme Gilbert Ponton to work with Closeau and inform each step of the investigation. When Clouseau is nominated with honor to the highest prize in France, Dreyfus decides to humiliate Clouseau and take him out of the case. However Clouseau has already solved the mystery.

Ratings and reviews

Pink Panther may be Okay for kids, but, One scene after another and one unfunny gag after another, this mediocre crime comedy does not succeed as a family film, even without Steve Martin. There are 7 moments of "quiet" comedy that are about chuckles, not laughs, not to mention that they are also forgettable. Most of the comedy falls flat (or should I say "pratfalls" flat). The story loses it's focus 3 times throughout it's main plot and mopes about just for the entertainment or even for something plointless and forgettable. The acting performances from the whole cast creates an atmosphere that's calm and laid-back without having low energy, otherwise the whole film would be boring. The score is a great support for the genre of film, as well as a great example of a modern update of a classic, the score even has tender moments at times. There are 3 strong plot twists at the climax as well as the third act that are strong enough Every French accent from Steve Martin's character and many others are badly fake, even the kids would find confusing and stupid. Steve Martin's character is being mildly destructive (sometimes on accident) just for the laughs but that is not the ingredient for comedy. It may be a rental for kids (appropriate for 11 year old children), But for most people it's not recommended.

How did Steve Martin ever think he could come close to being as brilliant as Peter Sellars. There is and always will be one Clouseau and that is not Martin. How arrogant of him to even consider taking on that role

I have the privilege of not watching the original by Sellers, sure have heard it is great. On that note, I love the Steve Martin Pink Panther and it's one of my favourite comedies. I watch it as a Steve Martin fan and it's good work. The hamburger - accent coach bit is hilarious, the whole equation with Ponton is well crafted. Go with a fresh look and enjoy.