Product ReviewsPink Panther (DVD, 2006)

Not very good

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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THE PINK PANTHER 2006...HAMBURG..HAMBURGRR...

Steve Martin co-wrote the screenplay, and is outstanding in the role that made Peter Sellers a household name, everyone's favorite inept inspector, Jacques Clouseau. Yes, he's once again on the case of the missing Pink Panther diamond. Kevin Kline assumes the role of Chief Inspector Dreyfus, made infamous in the original film series by the great Herbert Lom. In this outing there is no Kato, instead, Jean Reno is the ever-suffering sidekick. I must admit I miss Kato a bit, but Reno does a good job mixing it up, and is hilarious in the dance scene. Beyoncé Knowles also stars as the object of Clouseau's affections.

There will never be another Peter Sellers. He was simply brilliant in creating the bumbling detective that made us laugh til we hurt. Herbert Lom was also perfectly hilarious as Dreyfus. Do not watch the film and make comparisons. Simply watch it and enjoy it. Martin brings his own unique style and talents to the character, while staying true to the Clouseau we all love. We adore this film. It is a wonderful update to the classic film series. HAMBURR...HAMBURGUUUR... we can't stop laughing!

Steven Holt
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The Pink Panther

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.
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Pink Panther 2006 dvd

When I heard about this movie in the theater I went. I laughed so hard through the "learning english" scene that I couldn't hear Martin and his lines. I went back to the theater the next day, and once again, the scene caused me so much laughter, I missed some of Martin's lines. Finally, the dvd came out and My kids bought it for me for fathers day, ( Great kids). When I popped it into the dvd player, the entire living room, full of kids laughed for a long long time at Martin. I was finally able to get Martin's lines down, in the learning English with tutor portion of the movie.

In my opinion there are 2 pre-requisites to this movie. First and foremost you must be a fan of Peter Sellers and the pink panther humor, of which I am no doubt. Secondly, you must be a fan of Steve Martin.

I grew up on Steve Martin humor and can say without a doubt Steve Martin is genious. Steve has made My generation laugh for 30 plus years. He is absolutely brilliant and the role of the Great Inspector is perfect for Mr. Martin.

To date, and its been over a month since the release of the dvd, My brother and I still answer our phone calls to one another with "quips" from this movie. By all means bring on the sequel.Read full review...

No, You Are Zee Idiom!

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.Read full review...

WOW!!!HAT A TRAIN WRECK. HOW AWFUL.

YIKES!!! Not funny at all. Just a bunch of silly sophomoric slapstick with no redeeming value. It's true i ordered by mistake. I can't wait to get it out of my house. I couldn't get thru it. Well, i will admit my birds enjoyed the score.Read full review...

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Another ripoff remake betrays the original...

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.Read full review...

Clean fun for the entire Family

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.
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Hilariously Funny!

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.Read full review...

Satisfied Customer

The dvd came earlier than expected in the mail! The movie is funny and entertaining. If you like Beyoncé and Steve Martin I think you should buy it!

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