The Pink Panther [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of The Pink Panther [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: Lame movie, but I liked it anyway
Summary: 2 Stars
Overall, the movie is undeniably weak. As a fan of the original, however, I have to admit that I liked it. Even so, I couldn't justify spending $16 to actually buy it.Movie Review: Well, it wasn't the horror show I expected...
Summary: 2 Stars
I will admit I expected to hate this movie, and this is in no way saying this is a good movie...but it did make me laugh at a few scenes, a few more than I thought possible, and Steve Martin did redeem the already doomed film with his natural comedic timing. The plot is moot from the beginning since it's as implausible as it is ridiculous, but like I said, it's a moot point since the plot is the last thing you'll remember. Remember the joy you felt hearing Steve Martin utter the words "I would like to by a Hamburger" and you'll instantly remember why you can't hate this movie, even if you don't like it. I know two stars may still seem very low, but entertainment doesn't always have to be top-rate...sometimes it just has to kill some time.Movie Review: Nobody's perfect
Summary: 2 Stars
Don't get me wrong: I think that Steve Martin is a huge talent as a performer and a writer. That's why I was so surprised that this remake of the classic Peter Sellars comedy franchise, which Martin stars in and co-wrote, is so embarrasingly bad. This misfire is perhaps a career low for Martin, who will no doubt go on to do more great work in the future. I give this film 2 stars instead of 1 because I fell asleep a few times, so I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt. Maybe I missed some good jokes, but most likely I missed a lot of stinkers.Movie Review: Fwance is Fwance!
Summary: 4 Stars
I like this film. It is not my favorite, though. The Pink Pnather Strikes Again is my favorite. This is one of my favorites though. I have seen all of the Pink Panther films. My grandfather said, "You can't beat Peter Sellers." But when he watched it he said, "This is the best one." I disagree with him there. This film has an okay cast. Steve Martin as Inspector Jacques Clouseau, Kevin Kline as Chief Inspector Charles Dreyfus, Jean Reno as Gendarme Gilbert Ponton, Emily Mortimer as Nicole, Henry Czerny as Yuri the Trainer {as Clouseau says, "Yuri the Trainer who trains"}, and Beyonce Knowles as Xania. That was my review.
Jedi404
Movie Review: Put this Panther on the endangered species list!
Summary: 1 Stars
With such wonderful characters that the Pink Panther franchise offers, in the proper hands, this movie could have been at least good, if not great, notwithstanding the fact that Peter Sellers is no longer available.
I'll spare the details concerning the plot, because it's not interesting or important, and it is not the plot that ruins this movie.
What is noteworthy is the fact that Steve Martin is completely miscast, and more to the point, NOT FUNNY! As Peter Sellers' Clouseau was routinely convincing and even indearing, Martin's is habitually uninspired and annoying.
Having recently seen Geoffrey Rush 'as' Peter Sellers, in the 'Life and Death of Peter Sellers'(2004), I think Mr. Rush could have slipped into the Clouseau role in a truly stunning, seamless, and perhaps even creepy way. Martin is essentially trying to do the same thing, but it doesn't work.
Kevin Kline is also miscast, and only slightly better in the role of the perpetually frustrated Dreyfus. Pop star Beyonce is pleasant eye candy and her formulaic musical contribution is only a minor distraction. Secondary players Emily Mortimer and Jean Reno are best cast as Clouseau's assistant Nicole, and sidekick Ponton.
Henry Mancini's Panther theme music is still prominently featured, however some of the newer musical scoring is out of place. Also out of place are the tasteless flatulence 'gags' which today's Hollywood is enamored with and finds endlessly amusing.
This movie is just over 90 minutes, but it felt like two painful hours had passed as the final credits rolled.
It's difficult to find anything nice to say about this movie, but there is a nice extra feature worth mentioning on the special edition dvd, about the creation of the new Pink Panther animated title sequence.
Perhaps the funniest, (and also the saddest) thing about this movie, is that the animated opening title sequence is actually the best part of this film and dvd.