Pink Panther [UMD for PSP] | ![Pink Panther [UMD for PSP]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51GNSYCQNTL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Shawn Levy
Actors: Steve Martin, Kevin Kline, Jean Reno, Emily Mortimer, Henry Czerny
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent
Category: DVD
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Rating:  189 reviews
Sales Rank: 77432
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: UMD for PSP
Running Time: 93 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 7 x 4.1 x 0.6
MPN: DU13868
UPC: 043396138681
EAN: 0043396138681
ASIN: B000FBH3VS
Theatrical Release Date: February 10, 2006
Release Date: June 13, 2006
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Product Description
When a star soccer coach is murdered & his pink panther diamond foes missing only one man can solve the case: inspector jacques clouseau. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 09/25/2007 Starring: Steve Martin Beyonce Knowles Run time: 92 minutes Rating: Pg
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If anyone could step into the huge shoes of comedic genius left by Peter Sellers as bumbling French policeman Jacques Clouseau, it's Steve Martin. Sellers made Clouseau a true icon of character and comedy in five Pink Panther movies in the '60s and '70s; Martin has arguably already attained Sellers' rank as an entertainment talent, so it only makes sense that he became Clouseau's heir apparent for the inevitable screen resurrection. This updated story of the priceless eponymous diamond purloined under mysterious circumstance and pursued with Keystone Cop-like antics by Clouseau is a frivolous yet winning pastiche of physical gags and riffs on Clouseau's hilariously impenetrable accent. A famous French football coach (Jason Statham in cameo mode) is wearing the stone, set as an engagement ring for his pop star fiance (Beyonce Knowles). But before a packed stadium crowd of thousands, the ring disappears from his finger as he falls dead from a poisoned dart. The wisp of a plot is secondary to the pratfalls of Martin's prim, prissy, and utterly inept Clouseau. He's brought onto the case by France's top cop (a drolly sophisticated Kevin Kline) who wants Clouseau to fail in a scheme to make himself a national hero. Even in a world where jokes about Viagra, flatulence and other familiar sophomoric subjects are required, Martin makes his Clouseau singularly memorable. You'll be fully expecting Clouseau to shatter priceless antiques, mangle his pronunciations (hamburger, anyone?), and prevail in the end, but Martin carries it off, giving homage to Sellers at the same time that he remakes the character in his own image as a comic master. --Ted Fry
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 Actually, It Isn't Bad June 19, 2009
Bradley Headstone (New York)
The original Peter Sellers "Pink Panther" episodes were before my time. So, I really can't make a comparison here.
But that said, this movie is certainly good for a few laughs and there are enough serious elements to prevent it from becoming an utter farce. (Not to mention a sub plot on corruption as well as deception.)
A murder takes place at a soccer match in France. Chief Inspector Kline sees this as a chance to win a public service award that he has been nominated for several times, but never actually won. His plot is to put the bumbling Clouseau on the case. (He feels that Clouseau will bumble along, accomplish nothing, and buy time for Kline to uncover the murder.)
While Clouseau certainly bumbles throughout the story, we see that he is not exactly an utter idiot either. For one thing, Beyonce's boyfriend was the murder victim at the soccer match. And a jealous x boyfriend is a major suspect. But Clouseau knows that this is just a little too obvious.
I don't want to say too much and possibly ruin the movie for those of you who haven't seen it. But at about the 2/3 point, the movie stops being funny. And while we may have been laughing at Clouseau's bumbling throughout the movie, we are moved into deep sympathy for him when he is framed and hounded by the corrupt Kline.
Granted, we may understand Kline's frustration at his repeated coming close to a coveted award, but never actually getting it. But his actions against Clouseau were not only cruel, but they were illegal as well. (Arranging for him to have a suitcase full of weapons at the airport.)
But here the movie gets interesting. Through a number of seemingly bad clues he obtained throughout the movie, Clouseau is able to find out what is really going on. This leads to a climactic chase and final confrontation where we are cheering for the detective we once laughed at.
(So, first we were laughing at Clouseau; then we were moved into sympathy for him; and finally, we are cheering him on. GREAT!)
To top it off, it is virtually impossible not to enjoy it when Clouseau's corrupt boss gets a major comeuppance. We may have seen Clouseau as a bumbler for sometime, but in one of the last scenes, we can certainly smile and give a sarcastic: "Oops."
I'm sure many Peter Sellers fans will be reluctant to accept Steve Martin in the role. But that said, the movie is not bad.
I've seen Steve Martin in a few roles, and I consider this one of his best.
 Pathetic Panther April 24, 2009
Pandabonium (Japan)
Total waste of money and time for both the producers and consumers of this piece of trash. Unfunny lines delivered by no talent actors. Martin's accent wavers between French, German, Russian and British. No matter, the writing wouldn't generate a laugh no matter how well delivered, and there was no way this cast would deliver. Beyonce displays her lack of talent as well. This movie is a pathetic attempt to make money by attempting to imitate a great original.
Good Fun April 19, 2009
Anna (FL, USA)
Great actors, sticks with the storyline/characters of orginal Pink Panther, but, imo, SO much more funny and classy. Steve Martin is in his element and the supporting characters all kick it into overdrive. Even after watching a dozen times, even on mute, I start giggling when funny scenes start!! One thing different from original, the kids can watch (!), as the scenes that have inuendoes are very vague. (Well, except maybe a little of Beyonce!!) This one's a keeper. If you want to laugh for a couple of hours, buy this!
 A Good Movie With Many Laughs April 14, 2009
Patrick (North Carolina)
I have never seen the original Pink Panther movie, it's basically before my time. So I had nothing to compare this movie to but I thought this was a great movie. It probably should have been a PG-13 rating do to the adult situations in the movie. I think it's a good family movie if you have older kids, specifically in their teens.
I personally thought this was a hilarious movie and laughed just about all the way through it. I thought Steve Martin played the part very well and was really entertaining. I did not really think Beyonce was a good fit for the movie, however. If there was a downside for me, it was her character in the movie. Aside from that, this is one of those movies that will keep you laughing and you can always count on when you need some laughter.
I got this dvd at a great price and it was well worth the little money I had to pay. I am looking forward to the sequel and I'm sure I'll be purchasing it once it's out on dvd also.
 Pass on this one. April 5, 2009
Steve Black (Garrison, Minnesota USA)
It's the three stooges-minus two people-minus the comedy. No surprises. Vary predictable. I like Steve Martin and he did alright here, but the script was ho-hum at best. It's too difficult to be better than Peter Sellers and this movie did not pull that off. I would rent or watch it before you purchase.
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