Pink Panther 2 Movie
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TAGLINES PLOT SUMMARY
Insp. Jacques Clouseau teams up with a squad of International detectives who are just as bumbling as he is. Their mission: Stop a globe-trotting thief who specializes in stealing historical artifacts.
| Steve Martin | Insp. Jacques Clouseau |
| Jean Reno | Ponton |
| Emily Mortimer | Nicole |
| Andy Garcia | Vicenzo |
| Yuki Matsuzaki | Kenji |
| Alfred Molina | Pepperidge |
| Aishwarya Rai | Sonia |
| John Cleese | Chief Inspector Dreyfus |
| Roger Dillingham Jr. | International Dignitary |
| Harold Chin | Curator |
| Eric Bruno Borgman | French Customs Officer |
| Burke Bryant | Black Beret |
| Federico Castelluccio | Italian Guide |
| Michael Anthony Coppola | Waiter |
| Richard DeAgazio | Italian Dignitary |
| Harald Zwart |
4.90 out of 10 (4445 votes)
Visitor Reviews
In The Pink With Steve Martin's 2nd Try!
posted on 31 Aug 2009Dropped by my local theater and watched Pink Panther 2, the sequel to the 2006 Pink Panther. I think it's a mistake to compare Peter Sellers' outing with Martin's, but it is hard not to. The crack line "my little yellow friend", though under different circumstances is still funny. Steve as the "pope" as he falls from the balcony as nuns faint deserves a chuckle. Predictable, silly plot is really just a device to watch the slapstick vinettes. The movie gets wilder and sillier as the 1.5 hours progresses.
The Dream Team is hunting for the Tornado -- who is he, where is he hiding, and how did he steal the most valuable treasures in the world? Hard to say. Even at the end we are not quite satisfied.
The old Henry Mancini theme makes us wax nostalgic for Sellers' version of Clouseau. John Cleese Monte Python alumnus is a bit overdramatic in his role and former Laugh-In gal Lily Tomlin is quite subdued.
The wild and crazy cast includes Jean Reno, Andy Garcia, Alfred Molina, Jeremy Irons, John Cleese, Lily Tomlin, and a very foxy Aishwarya Rai.
During the credits, I heard a young boy tell his parents that this was the best movie he's ever seen. Yes, I'm sure it was in his young life. Definitely young children [8-14] will love the karate kids and other antics.
Three stars for the occasional smirk and Pink Panther theme -- still, better than the first Martin film.
Hey check out the original!
The Pink Panther Film Collection (The Pink Panther / A Shot in the Dark / Strikes Again / Revenge of / Trail of)
Punk'd panther
posted on 31 Aug 2009Despite some startling star power, including John Cleese, Lily Tomlin, and Jeremy Irons, this rarely rises above silly accents and slapstick. Your eleven year old will find it enjoyably unsophisticated, but fans of the Peter Sellers classics should seek entertainment elsewhere.
-- wiredweird, reviewing the release to theaters
Despite the Lame Title. Martin's Panther is still on the Right Trail
posted on 31 Aug 2009"The Pink Panther 2" may lack the intelligence and sophistication of the original Blake Edwards/Peter Sellers comedies, and even the zest and heart of The Pink Panther (Special Edition). But like the Pink Panther diamond itself, "The Pink Panther 2" is still a gem, in spite of its flaws.
One flaw is the title. I was disappointed when the previous film's working title was shortened from "The Birth of the Pink Panther," and before the curtain went down on that one I had a sneaking suspicion they'd name the sequel "Pink Panther 2." It's okay that they ignore the fact that this is the eleventh movie, not the second, because this is one of those Hollywood "reboots." But it's just lazy, especially when there are plenty of "The BLANK of the Pink Panther" and "The Pink Panther does BLANK" titles left to choose from. That said, the movie is nowhere near as lame as its title.
When the movie opens, Inspector Clouseau has been put on parking ticket duty by his jealous superior Chief Inspector Dreyfus (John Cleese) right after winning the Medal of Honor. Cleese, like Herbert Lom (the original Dreyfus) and unlike Kevin Kline in the previous film, uses his natural British accent rather than attempting a French one. Unfortunately Cleese, unlike Herbert Lom but like Kevin Kline before him, doesn't attempt an eye twitch, either. When priceless artifacts are stolen by a cat burglar known as "The Tornado" (like "The Phantom" in The Pink Panther, but without David Niven's panache), a "dream team" is assembled out of detectives representing the countries in which the crimes took place. And when the Pink Panther diamond (last seen as a rock on Beyonce's finger, now a honking gem on public display in a Paris museum) is stolen, Clouseau joins oily Italian playboy sleuth Andy Garcia (Ocean's Trilogy (Ocean's Eleven / Ocean's Twelve / Ocean's Thirteen)), London master of deduction Alfred Molina (Doc Ock in Spider-Man 2.1), Japanese computer expert Yuki Matsuzaki, and the author who is writing the book on the Tornado (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan) in interrogating prime suspect Jeremy Irons.
Garcia, Molina, Rai, Matsuzaki and Irons are all magnificient actors, but none of them are comedians per se. Garcia and Molina both get their share of zingers, and Aishwarya Rai looks lovely, but a Pink Panther movie needs actors who can blend into the background, not steal the spotlight from Clouseau. Steve Martin continues to fill the role of Clouseau fantastically. In my opinion, he is the only actor other than Sellers to truly make the character his own. He fares better with a director other than Harold Zwart, though. In this film, he lacks the pathos established in the last film. He's less child-like and more childish.
Also, director Harold Zwart and screenwriters Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber seem to be trying too hard to capture the sharp-edged, adult humor of the old Blake Edwards comedies. Sometimes it works, but sometimes it's at odds with the kid-friendly, broad slapstick also presented. The character of Cato is still missing, but they've found ways to incorporate all of the elements of the character without him. The all-out karate ambush sequence is successfully revived in a surprising way I won't spoil here. And Yuki Matsuzaki's character becomes the butt of Clouseau's old "little yellow friend" line, leading to a scene in which Lilly Tomlin, playing a political correctness instructor, tells Clouseau why he can't get away with saying this. Unfortunately, the political correctness coaching scenes go too far. Yes, it's good to see Martin reunited with his old co-star Lilly Tomlin. Yes, in today's age Clouseau would be considered a racist, sexist, small-minded twit. But how long do we have to dwell on that fact?
But while the jokes all work on different levels, the important thing is that they do work.
While I preferred the tone and pace of the previous film, "The Pink Panther 2" does deliver big belly laughs. John Cleese doesn't have the same chemistry with Steve Martin that Kevin Kline did, but he's a much better choice for the role. He does that stiff upper-lipped deadpan British humor thing he's so good at, and it suits the role incredibly well. His few brief moments on screen are some of the movie's most hilarious. Cleese, Martin, Garcia, and Molina all have some razor-sharp one-liners, too, most of which are saved for the incredibly funny climax.
As in all of the Pink Panther films, the opening credit animation is a highlight. It's funny, stylish, and sophisticated: everything you'd expect from a Pink Panther cartoon. For fans, the credits alone will be worth the price of admission. Jean Reno, Emily Mortimer, and Steve Martin continue to have great chemistry together. Phillip Goodwin returns in the almost unnoticeable role of Dreyfus' confidant. In the same way the worst James Bond movies provides more thrills than most other action flicks, a weak Pink Panther movie still provides more belly laughs than most other comedies. And there are plenty of laughs to be had in "The Pink Panther 2."
Tour De Eiffel
posted on 31 Aug 2009At the premiere of the new "Pink Panther 2", Steve Martin said that three other actors had already portrayed French Inspector Jacques Clouseau. He was wrong. It was four. In "Pink Panther 2" Martin returns as Clouseau, warning criminals with his noisy bumbles and loud fumbles. Make no mistake! Clouseau is on the trail. This time, someone is carting off the world's priceless relics. The Mona Lisa. The Magna Carta. Nothing is safe. And what about France's most famous treasure? What about the Pink Panther? "Pink Panther 2" confirms the wild, zany antics of the "re-born" Inspector Clouseau. Comedian, actor, playwright Martin is perfect as the inept, self-righteous traffic cop. Martin bristles with middle-age energy that would embarass a teenager. Of course, a small army of Martin stand-ins and stunt doubles are sorely taxed. A very funny sequence involves Clouseau investigating the theft of the Pope's ring. Inside the Pope's chamber, Clouseau adorns the Pope's cloak and scitar. He strolls to the window and waves at the crowds below. The crowd waves back and cheers the apparent "Pope". Naturally, Clouseau manages to slip and fall over the railing into the masses below. Another scene has Clouseau romancing his secretary-sweetheart in Rome at a restaurant called "La Plata de Nada". Clouseau manages to burn the restaurant to the ground. Twice. Slapstick just once removed from Mack Sennett moves the plot(such as it is) along at a whirlwind pace. Director Harald Zwart ably whips the story along. An excellent cast includes Jean Reno(again), Andy Garcia, Alfred Molina, Jeremy Irons, John Cleese, Lily Tomlin, and a very lovely Aishwarya Rai. This is the 11th big-screen saga for Inspector Jacques Clouseau, which started in 1963 with Peter Sellers. Steve Martin is no Peter Sellers. But this is a funny movie. Go ahead and pay $7.00 for a ticket and $12.50 for popcorn and a coke. It's worth it just to see esteemed English actor Alfred Molina in a tutu.
The Defective Detective Returns
posted on 31 Aug 2009I may have smirked once or twice during "The Pink Panther 2," which is good a sign since I didn't even get that far with the first film. But no, it's not a good sign, simply because this sequel to the 2006 remake still isn't trying very hard; as the bumbling Inspector Jacques Clouseau, star/co-writer Steve Martin tries to parody a character that Peter Sellers already made into a parody, which gets really annoying after a while. There's no doubt that the man is funny, but as Clouseau, he can only pull off acting silly, which is not the same thing. While slightly better than its predecessor, "The Pink Panther 2" is still nothing more than a series of shallow gags, most of them physically inclined. It's occasionally amusing at best, tiresome at worst. It doesn't help that the story is unflatteringly predictable, probably because far too many details are given away early on. The only thing I was not expecting was the sight of Alfred Molina wearing a pink tutu. Believe me, I could have lived without that.
The plot: When a number of priceless historical artifacts are stolen from museums around the world--and this includes the Pink Panther diamond--an international dream team of detectives is assembled. Representing France is our intrepid Clouseau, much to the chagrin of his superior, the flustered Chief Inspector Dreyfus (John Cleese). The other members of the team: from England, Pepperidge (Molina), who's determined to out-deduce Clouseau at every step; from Italy, Vicenzo (Andy Garcia), who always speaks as if he's admiring a fine work of art; from Japan, Kenji (Yuki Matsuzaki), who always has a laptop in front of him; and from India, Sonia (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan), who can't seem to enter a room without looking like she's striking a pose. Their mission is to find a globe trotting thief known only as The Tornado, who I guess is supposed to be the new version of The Phantom. His calling card is not a monogrammed white glove, but an actual card.
It's a simple enough plot, and it could have worked had it not been so insistent with its comedy. Virtually every scene is a prolonged slapstick routine, with Clouseau getting himself into one mess after another. Within the course of the film, he burns down a Spanish restaurant, destroys a chimney by falling down it, hurts Dreyfus by accidentally provoking a ruthless security task force, and sits on the Pope's hat. I occasionally chuckled, but I never really laughed, which only goes to show that even physical humor can get old. Attempts are made at verbal humor, which brings me to Mrs. Berenger (Lily Tomlin), an American who acts as a kind of sensitivity counselor. Clouseau, it seems, is unable to filter what he says, resulting in a slew of off-color remarks and racial slurs. One slip of the tongue, and she's on Clouseau's case quicker than you can say Jacques Robinson.
The broad comedy is occasionally tamed by a subplot that explores a blooming romance between Clouseau and his co-worker, Nicole (Emily Mortimer), one that's threatened now that Vicenzo has entered the picture. I could sense that the filmmakers were aiming for something more meaningful here, which is admirable. But really, does anyone care about Clouseau's love life? Is it even possible to care? I found it very difficult to do so, mostly because, as characterized in this updated franchise, Clouseau just isn't relatable. He's nothing more than a goofball, a jester, a person we're supposed to laugh at, not laugh with. There's no way to invest in such a character, so I can't understand why the filmmakers were actually trying to give him depth. Complexity can be stimulating, but when you're talking about characters like Jacques Clouseau, what you see should be what you get.
The strange thing is that, in spite of its countless shortcomings, this movie is still better than what preceded it. "The Pink Panther" was a mindless farce that went absolutely nowhere, as exemplified by the scene in which Clouseau and a dialect coach squabble over the phrase, "I would like to buy a hamburger." With this new film, I saw how it was trying to aim higher. For one thing, I appreciated the casting of John Cleese; while no one can recapture the sheer desperation and insanity displayed by Herbert Lom, Cleese at least gives Dreyfus a much-needed frantic edge to his personality. That was noticeably missing from the previous film, in which Dreyfus was portrayed by Kevin Kline. I also appreciated Jean Reno, who returns as Clouseau's right hand man, Ponton; of all the characters in this film, he's the only one who doesn't have to try to be funny.
One of the oddest casting choices is Jeremy Irons, who plays his character with the same conviction as an actor trying to have fun as the villain. This wouldn't be a problem if his appearance were more than a mere cameo. Did he expect his role to be bigger than it ended up being? Who can say? All I know is that he gives the best performance he can given the material, which in this case is a sign of overconfidence. As for the rest of the cast, they're no better and no worse than I expected them to be. "The Pink Panther 2" is by no means a good movie, but it would be cruel to say that I hated it or even that I disliked it. It would be much more accurate to say that I thought it awfully misguided. Anyone can get a laugh doing and saying silly things, but sadly, that kind of laughter comes cheap.
Not as funny as the first film.
posted on 31 Aug 2009When I first heard about the first "Pink Panther" movie with Steve Martin in it, I originally feared that it was going to stink. However, when I saw the film in theaters when it was out, I have to admit that the movie pretty much made me laugh. The best part was when Inspector Clouseau repeated "I like to buy a hamburger."
However, when I went to see the sequel, I have to admit, it wasn't as funny as the first film. Some of the jokes were so-so but at least a few of them were freshing and original, and the storyline was okay, but I just couldn't grab myself into it.
"The Pink Panther 2" tells the story of Inspector Clouseau as they go through all of Paris, France and around Europe with the new team to find out more of the missing Pink Panther diamond. A tornado is coming through town destroying all the diamonds in the city and Clouseau must help find the missing diamonds.
See...that's how I can sum it up.
So what? It was very funny. Yes. I could've expected a lot worse, but overall, "The Pink Panther 2" was a very funny movie. However, February is the month where (like January) a lot of stinkers do come out, so it's good to get a little comedy throughout those months. And "The Pink Panther 2" is definitely one of them.
Overall, "Pink Panther 2" is a very funny movie.
Just relax and enjoy this perfectly good comedy
posted on 31 Aug 2009Better sight gags, more inspired comic sequences, and an actually clever mystery plot make "The Pink Panther 2" a more confident and more enjoyable film than its predecessor, which itself was perfectly watchable.
Yes, I guess it's pretty clear that I'm one of those in the minority who don't think it's sacrilege that Steve Martin is trying to follow in the footsteps of the great Peter Sellers. Two things should be remembered on this score: Peter Sellers was extremely talented, no doubt, but his Inspector Clouseau was, well... a bumbling detective character. In other words, it's not the kind of subtle, nuanced character that another talented comic actor can't legitimately take a crack at. Secondly, people forget that critics weren't head over heels in love with the original Sellers Clouseau movies, either, especially his last two or three. Moviegoers tended to like them, but critics mostly dismissed them in favor of Seller's more serious comic works, like "Dr. Strangelove", "Being There", etc. So let's all get a grip now.
Myself, I enjoy Martin's take on the character. Seller's Clouseau was a complete boob who only solved crimes and attained fame completely accidentally, which was admittedly interesting. Martin's take is also interesting, though: his Clouseau is a complete boob at most things, but also has some legitimate detective skills. Those two divergent aspects of the same character makes Martin's Clouseau fun to watch.
So, is the film a comic masterpiece? Nah. But "The Pink Panther 2" is a lot of fun, and definitely worth a trip to the theater.
Just ok. Not as good as the first one
posted on 31 Aug 2009I avoided the first one for as long as I could. I couldn't believe it would be anything but horrible. However, when I finally watched it I laughed almost the entire time, many times to the point of tears! I WOULD LIKE TO BUY A HAMBURGER has to be one of the funniest scenes ever!
Anyways, I was pretty excited to see a sequel for this. How was it? Just ok. I'm glad they didn't just repeat the same old jokes over from the first one, although they just touch on them briefly to remind you of a good laugh, and then they move on. I really wanted to love this movie, but I just don't think it was as funny as the first one. Definitely worth renting, but I can't recommend anybody see it in the theater.
And for the record, people need to STOP comparing this to the old peter sellers movies. First off people, THEY JUST AREN'T FUNNY! Oh boy did I remember them as funny though. But I caught a couple reruns of the older ones recently and they were so NOT funny. In fact, they were completely unwatchable. At the time I remember thinking they were hilarious. But they're not. So, I know you remember the old ones as super funny, and peter sellers as some sort of comedic genius (and he may have been at the time), but go watch those old movies, and you'll wonder "how on earth did I ever think this was funny!"
A funny movie- Pink Panther 2
posted on 31 Aug 2009Steve Martin is back for a second shot as Inspector Clousseau in this sequel. The movie is about a series of high profile international robberies and the "Dream Team" of sleuths investigating the crimes, including Clousseau. Some people might get bogged down in "Is Martin as Good as Peter Sellers, are the new films the equals of the 60s and 70s classics", etc. A better question would be is this a good film and a funny film in its own right and on its own merits?
Taken on it's own merits, this is a funny movie with good slapstick and verbal humor. Like the Sellers films, the entire cast is very good with Cleese, Garcia, Mortimer and Reno all shining. It may not be as funny or as original as the best Sellers movies but it does what a comedy is supposed to do- make you laugh. That doesn't go out of style.
The Pink Panther 2 Movie Review from The Massie Twins
posted on 31 Aug 2009It's unfortunate that you won't know until the end of the film that the best part of Pink Panther 2 is its opening credit cartoon. The impressive cast and grand locales almost manage to overcome Steve Martin's utterly horrendous impression of Peter Seller's infamously bumbling Inspector Clouseau, but the trite gags and immature pranks tire quickly. A few laughs do find their way into the antics, though perhaps more in pity than true amusement, leaving part two on par with its deplorable predecessor.
When notorious national treasure thief The Tornado returns from years of inactivity, a group of the world's finest detectives are assembled to investigate. Due to the fame garnered from his past (mis)adventures in recovering the priceless Pink Panther Diamond, Inspector Clouseau (Steve Martin) is asked to lead the team of specialists, including Vicenzo (Andy Garcia), Pepperidge (Alfred Molina), Kenji (Yuki Matsuzaki), and Tornado expert Sonia (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan). With his unorthodox and clumsy method of sleuthing, it's not long before Clouseau has publicly embarrassed the team of detectives and must now simultaneously regain his image and solve the mystery, as well as attempting to foil the advances of Vicenzo on this longtime sweetheart Nicole (Emily Mortimer).
Obviously the best thing to come of Steve Martin's ludicrous sequel to a pathetic remake is the desire to watch the original Blake Edwards' Pink Panther movies, of which there are plenty. In Martin's defense, there is something momentarily amusing about adults bumbling around like children, cavorting about in absurd dance sequences, and muttering in terribly stereotypical accents - but it doesn't last long. Several scenes are so ridiculous they're funny, but the majority of the film is so obnoxiously immature that it's just plain stupid. The few genuine laughs are quickly covered up by exasperating slapstick and pointless characters.
The unpronounceable "hamburger" gag, overly destructive karate, and strained semi-French lingo are all reused - it's clear that what worked for the first film (commercially, not critically) has returned, leaving no room for fresh creativity. Clouseau is still a small-minded nitwit, eye-candy supporting ladies are ever-present, and the Chief of Police still unbelievably allows the scatterbrained inspector to solve crimes while carelessly destroying evidence and embarrassing the nation. Although you'll lose brain cells watching Steve Martin reprise his mind-numbing role, at least the opening title sequence animation and jazzy music remain as accompaniment.
- The Massie Twins
Watchable but....
posted on 31 Aug 2009not great.
Better than the first one and the credit for that goes to Steve Martin because the script is not very good.
I'm a big Steve Martin fan and I have been trying to figure out why Martin does not excel in this role. In theory I thought he should. He's smart and funny. What else do you need?
After watching the second one though, I realized what has been bothering me. The essence of Clousseau is that he is totally not self aware. Steve Martin however is very self aware. A large part of his comedy act was a success because we were partners in Martin's self aware approach to bizarre comedy. Martin enjoys being watched, and shines when he is watched, a concept that is alien to the character of Clousseau.
If Martin keeps doing this role, he will keep getting better because he is very smart and he is a very hard worker, but he'll never master it. It takes a different kind of personality to do Clouseau well.
A Stupid kind of Silly
posted on 31 Aug 2009This movie consisted of nothing more than a series of disconnected sequences of Steve Martin's slap stick humor, wrapped in a poorly conceived mystery, which ends in an all to predictable fashion. And oh by the way, Lilly Tomlin is thrown in to add something to the movie (still haven't figured out what it is). This movie is silly, and in a stupid way, don't buy it or watch it, save yourself both the time and money.
Terrible writing and directing
posted on 31 Aug 2009Two items were obvious in this not so funny movie: 1) the writing/screenplay leaves much to be desired, I agree with the previous comment about Tomlin, why was her charcter even in the movie? 2) Zwart's directing clearly shows all he wanted to do was finish this terribly written movie without any retakes. Maybe he should try directing a 3 Stooges remake. Then again, why ruin their slap-stick humor.
Steve Martin is a talented and funny actor, but this movie was way beneath his talents.
Bridget's Review
posted on 31 Aug 2009Inspector Clouseau joins the Dream Team, an international team made up of the most respected investigator's, to stop a theif from stealing the precious Pink Panther gem.
This movie cracked me up! It is hilarious. I don't normally watch a movie more than once, but I could watch this one all the time.
BEST COMEDY IN A WHILE
posted on 31 Aug 2009THIS MOVIE IS MUCH FUNNIER THAN THE FIRST ONE. STEVE MARTIN IS AT HIS BEST AS INSPECTOR CLOUSEAU. COULDN'T STOP LAUGHING,TEARS ROLLING DOWN.
STARRING IN THIS MOVIE ALSO IS JEAN RENO WHO STARRED IN THE FIRST ONE ASWELL. THESE TWO ACTORS MAKE A WONDERFUL TEAM.
HIGHLY RECOMEND THIS MOVIE.
A Nice 2nd Chapter
posted on 31 Aug 2009
If you liked Part 1, you should like this 2nd chapter. Some may miss Kevin Kine as Inspector Dreyfuss, but John Cleese fills the role nicely.
It's basically this. National Treasures around the world are being stolen, and Clouseau is called into action. This time he will be working with several detectives. (4 to be exact) Amongst these are Alfred Molina and Andy Garcia. The Pink Panther gets stolen from a museum. So there is one slightly annoying tad of inconsistency here... In Part 1, Clouseau gace the ring back to Xania. (By the way, Xania does not appear in this 2nd chapter.)
It doesn't take long for Clouseau's bumbling ways to annoy the others, but we also have an interesting new development. Andy Garcia is making advances on Nicole (Clouseau's love interest), and to complicate things further, Nicole gets jealous when the woman from India is making advances on Clouseau.
Clouseau bumbles to the point where the others get understandably annoyed. (And as the audience, we may wonder if some of the comedy in Rome was in poor taste.)
Moving on, the others think they have solved the case. But Clouseau seems to be the only one who knows that things can't be over. And through a number of SEEMINGLY INSIGNIFICANT clues, Inspector Clouseau comes through yet again, and finds the CRUCIAL combination of facts that everyone else has overlooked. This leads to a really interesting exposure of internal problems.
And of course, Dreyfuss tries to weakly take credit when Inspector Clousea comes through: "Ah...yes...Thank you for carrying out my orders."
It seems only fair to point out that Ponton (from Part 1) seems to provide a crucial role. He is the ONE NORMAL person in this cast of eccentrics. And he handles his role with well. In an especially well drawn moment, Ponton tells Clouseau that he knows statutes and laws very well. But sometimes he can't see the plainest facts. (That Nicole loves him.)
If you liked the first one, you should like this as well.
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Pink Panther 2: Great for Kids, Good for Adults
posted on 31 Aug 2009The Pink Panther 2 will have you laughing for 92-minutes, and who doesn't need some laughter in their life?
Steve Martin reprises his role as Inspector Clouseau, the ne'er-do-well Inspector of the French police. As in the first film, the antics of Inspector Clouseau provide the comedic relief and carry the film from start to finish.
The cast did a respectable job bringing the story to life and the casting was perfect for the many characters of the "International dream team" in pursuit of the thief "The Tornado."
The slapstick comedy is what really worked in this film. What didn't work as well was the theme of political correctness seen throughout. After a while it became obvious and less funny.
This is a film that will probably appeal more to children than adult audiences. Nevertheless, if you want to get lost in a film, The Pink Panther 2 might just do the trick.