Pink Panther (DVD, 2006)

i saw this movie in the movie in the theaters and it was funny in some parts, but in others, it was absolutely stupid. my 6yr old child liked it but, i thiught it was terrible. I wont give it a poor, because it is somewhat funny and kids will like it.

Martin's Clouseau is perfect: more homey, less weird than Peter Sellers...but definitely a successful interpretation.
The story involves the Pink Panther diamond, a pop singer (bombshell Beyonce' Knowles), a soccer manager's murder (Jason Stratham) and around once again to use and abuse Clouseau, Chief Inspector Dreyfus (a muted Kevin Kline).
Some of the racy double entendres were thankfully left intact and Clouseau's relationship with his assistant Nicole (a funny, sexy Emily Mortimer) is warm and witty....something that Sellers's Clouseau could never quite attain.
"The Pink Panther" 2006 is a barrel of laughs and yet its comedy is thankfully rooted in the things that make us human: it's a major change from the previous incarnation but a welcome one and an artistic success nonetheless.
Clean fun for the whole family

The Pink Panther (2006)

Was it just me, or did everybody who watched this movie keep asking themselves, who the heck finds this garbage funny?

I'm glad that I saw this movie on the movie channel for free or I'd be even more upset that I had paid for it. I was very unimpressed with this film due to the childish humor and completely ridiculous situations.

Steve Martin is annoying but this movie does have Beyonce so that's a plus. All in all there were very few laughs, but there was a lot of angry grunting from me.

I've never seen the original Pink Panther movies so I have nothing to compare this film to but I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the fans of the series will be very dissapointed (that's the feeling I get when I read other peoples reviews)

Final Verdict:

2/5

Rent or Buy?: I couldn't give it a poor because I laughed 5 or 6 times, but this film definitely wasn't average. I wouldn't pay money for it, but that's just me.

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I at first didn't want to see this movie but my hubby wanted to so I gave in. I am very glad that I did! I think I laughed more than he did while watching this movie but we both enjoyed it greatly. Steve Martin is so funny! The jokes are almost non stop and even though some of the stuff is really stupid, it's also really funny! It's just a good comedy for the whole family. The special features are also great :).

This movie is a perfect example of how Hollywood's movie making assembly line churns out movies for the sole purpose of hording the almighty dollar rather than entertaining the hard-working movie goer masses with creative, original and/or just plain good material!

I've always liked Steve Matin and have especially liked Kevin Kline in "Fish Called Wanda" and "Dave" but this lame, wooden script and charmless story doesn't give either of these guys a chance. Throw in an acting-challenged and ultra low-cut dressed Beyonce in the mix and you've succeeded in getting people in the theatres with a trendy, familiar cast rather than drawing them in with an intriguing, clever, alternative approach to an obvious classic. I never REALLY realized how genius Peter Sellers and Blake Edwards were until I suffered through this train wreck of a movie. Aside from a few physical humor grins and mostly futile references to the original, this isn't even worthy of rental.

I'm going to search eBay for the Peter Sellers set of original Pink Panther movies. My new, enriched appreciation of the original was absolutely fueled by my loathing of this latest ripoff.

I couldnt wait to rent it because it looked so funny on tv. Wrong. My husband and I didn't even finish it because it was so boring. I love Steve Martin but this movie was a waste of time and money.

this is a grate movie I thought it would be dumb but it was so funny I love steve martin but this is his second grate movie he has ever acted in.

I loved the first pink panther movies, but this was just stupid. I would not recommend it to anyone. Product was received in fine condition and quickly.

I definitely don't intend to buy the DVD for this movie. I was unfortunate enough to see it in movie theatres. An extremely disappointing venture with an extremely talented cast and only very few lightly funny moments. It was a movie that certainly never needed to be re-made, it was perfect just the way it was before. Steve Martin certainly didn't need to touch this to advance his career. The only one who barely shines in this movie is Jean Reno in a worthy comic turn.

I have a staunch fan of the Pink Panther legacy. Peter Sellers was funny, just plain funny. Steve Martin was not able to achieve this. Just not funny. The film was a horror show. Not funny, bad script, poor immitation of an authentic comedy. Avoid like the plaigue.

I loved this movie do the simple fact Steve Martin was perfect for the role of Inspector Jacques Closeau. He has always been able to play the roles to make us laugh and you will not be dissapointed with this movie.
Kevin Kline plays the role of Chief Inspector Drefus whoms believes that Inspector Closeau is a complete idot.
Steve Martins side kick is played by none other then Jean Reno and he does a great job playing the role of the old Kato.
The pink panther dimond has come up missing and Beyonce Knowles in in the mix.
So don't miss out on being able to watch this movie with some hot buttered popcorn and sit back and enjoy.

WE LOVED IT !! IT IS SO HARD TO FIND A GOOD CLEAN MOVIE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY, WE LAUGHED AND LAUGHED AND WE STILL LAUGH WHEN WE THINK ABOUT IT. GREAT FAMILY MOVIE!!

Steve Martin is Steve Martin. He did a good job playing the part but if he was attemting to emulate Peter Sellers he failed miserably. The movie was OK, it had it's laughs. To be fair though, I don't think anyone could have done any better short of ressurecting Peter Sellers.

The writers and directors came up real short on this movie. They really missed the subtleties that made the original movie so great.

its a good movie but not as good as the original.
steve martin is no peter sellers!
the original stupidity that was executed by peter sellers is gone. the magic of the original pink panther movies does not continue with the new version.

it was,nt as good as the origional!if you are in the older generation where you saw the Pink Panther with Peter Sellers, you may be a bit disappointed with this remake.

It was OK, but nowhere near the original with Peter Sellers: therefore I personally was disappointed. It was in perfect condition!

This movie I had the pleasure of watching in the theatre. From beginning to end, I could not stop laughing. It was suprising, funny, and upbeat. It turned the seriousness of murder into a funny, light-hearted event. Steve Martin was incredible in his role and just kept me on the edge of my sit laughing. I would recommend to anyone.

Steve Martin is an excellent actor but I think the director made him hold back from being more funny. Peter Sellers will always in my mind be the true Inspector though.

I have not laughed so hard lately watching a movie.
I purchased this movie as I just had to see if this version with another "Jacque Clouseau" was just as brilliant as the original movies were. In my opinion, this is one of Steve Martins best, this character was made for him. I totally enjoyed all of his antics and was blown away with 006 character who unwittenly helps Jacque out.
I loved it when the Chief Inspector gets his come uppence as you will.
The movie is set up for a sequel and I hope that another one or more are done as witty as this film.

Like almost all Steve Martin comedies, you really need to be in the right mood to watch them. Following in the slapstick tradition of earlier Pink Panther movies (as well as the wonderful cartoon shorts of ages past), this newest installment lived up to all of my expectations, both high and low.

Let me be clear: this movie is ridiculously stupid. Now, do with that gem what you will, for I particularly enjoy ridiculously stupid movies (think Slapshot, The Forty Year Old Virgin, or Spaceballs). Some people, however, are either not in the mood for low-brow or physical humor, or they are the sober type who would prefer something where they aren't expected to laugh.

The premise of the movie is pretty simple: the chief inspector forms a plan to put the stupidest policeman he can find on the case of the century, while he forms a team of real experts to work in the shadows, so that, when the stupid cop fails, the chief can swoop in to pick up the pieces and win the national award he had been elected for multiple times but never won.

Right. Nothing too original or complicated.

However, it's not the plot that drives a movie such as this; it's the fast-paced physical comedy, the hilarious one-liners, and the feeling that the audience (like everyone in the movie) is always two steps ahead of the film's protagonist.

Best of all, Steve Martin's "outrageous" French accent always seemed to me like a tip of the hat to a certain scene in Monty Python's The Holy Grail. I was just waiting for him to call someone an "English pig-dog kaniggit!"

One caveat, though: this type of movie is best rented first (probably shouldn't say that on eBay, huh?). It's just that this is the kind of film that people either love or hate - there's no middle ground. But, in the end, if you liked Steve Martin in The Jerk, or The Three Amigos, then this is probably the movie for you. It really reminds me of some of his older (and in many ways better) comedies.


Other well-known actors/actresses in the film are: Kevin Kline, Emily Mortimer, Beyonce Knowles, and Jean Reno. Beyonce, though physically attractive, gives the same performance she did in Goldmember (serviceable, but she seemed like she was just acting like Beyonce in a bad wig). Jean Reno always plays the same character, too, so it's hard to judge his performance. The others are their usual solid selves, though. I especially enjoyed Emily Mortimer's performance, juxtaposed with her more serious role in the recent release, Match Point. And Kevin Kline always manages to make his villain roles oddly charming.

To me the Pink Panther remake of 2006 is a good movie! The acting of Steve Martin is decent and a nice touch back to the wacky original Panther movies!

The plot was actually good and overall the movie kept the feel of the original.

It is a great way to get a good laugh and relax on a Sunday night.

4/5

Latsyrhc
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If you like physical humor, this is your movie! Prepare to laugh histarically! Well known actors who seemed to really enjoy their humorous roles make the movie fun to watch for the entire family.

I LAUGHED SO HARD, STEVE MARTIN IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE ACTORS,AND I DECIDED TO BUY IT BECAUSE I SAW IT OVER ONE OF MY FREINDS HOUSE, AND KNEW I HAD TO HAVE MY OWN COPY GGGREEEAAAAATTT MOVIE