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The Pink Panther
2006 93 min United States of America PG 6+
★5.2
Comedy, Mystery, Crime, Adventure, Family
Director: Shawn Levy
🎭 Based on
«The Pink Panther»
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Description
When the coach of the France football team is killed by a poisoned dart in the stadium at the end of a game, and his huge, expensive ring with the Pink Panther diamond disappears, the ambitious Chief Inspector Dreyfus assigns the worst police inspector – Jacques Clouseau – to the case.
Budget:
$65M
US Gross:
$82.23M
Worldwide:
$158.85M
Starring
Steve Martin
Actor
Kevin Kline
Actor
Jean Reno
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2007
— Worst Remake
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2006
— Sexiest Performance
Key opinion
The 2006 reboot of The Pink Panther is a polarizing comedy that largely fails to satisfy fans of the original Peter Sellers films. While critics and some viewers decry the lack of subtlety, poor script, and reliance on crude gags, others find Steve Martin’s performance charming and the film an enjoyable, lighthearted piece of pure farce.
| Screenplay | The thin and formulaic screenplay serves as little more than a weak excuse for a series of disconnected, farcical sketches. | |
| Acting | Steve Martin's portrayal of Clouseau creates a deep divide: detractors find his approach clumsy and lacking the nuance of Peter Sellers, while supporters view his performance as a hilarious and charming centerpiece. | |
| Humor | The comedic style is broadly debated, with some praising its ability to provoke genuine, loud laughter and others dismissing it as cringeworthy, underdeveloped, or overly reliant on crude tropes. | |
| Acting | The chemistry and individual performances of the supporting cast, particularly Jean Reno, are frequently cited as the film's few redeeming highlights. | |
| Adaptation | The film fails to live up to the legacy of the original series, lacking the sophisticated timing and wit associated with the classic iterations. |