Rated PG for some suggestive humor, brief mild language and action.
Directed by Harald Zwart (Agent Cody Banks)
Starring Steve Martin, Jean Reno and John Cleese
Not sure why they would make another Pink Panther movie…but they did.
After having been rewarded for solving the mystery of the Pink Panther Diamond (in the previous film Pink Panther), inspector Jacques Clouseau (Steve Martin) has been assigned to minor tasks by his boss inspector Dreyfus (John Cleese) so as not to have him in his way anymore. Unfortunately, the famous diamond has once again been stolen as have many other artifacts in a series of burglaries around the world. His past success will enable inspector Clouseau to be part of the dream team comprised of the greatest detectives of the affected countries, where he will be able to display his numerous talents across the world.
OK, I’m going to make this as quick and painless as possible…yeah like a band-aid. I was on a plane home from CA when I heard Pink Panther 2 was the in-flight movie. Since I had no desire to see the movie when it was released, I was less than thrilled, but thought I can at least write a review so I put the headphones on and reclined my seat. About 15 minutes into it, I was looking for a parachute.
Can someone please tell me when did Steve Martin stop being funny?? Seriously he has had one good movie in the last ten years (Cheaper by the Dozen – 2003). Before you think I am being too harsh, I was a pretty big Steve Martin fan. Films like The Jerk, Three Amigos and Planes, Trains and Automobiles are comic genius. Unfortunately Pink Panther 2 is not even close. The slapstick humor is predictable and exaggerated, making it as unfunny as possible and Martin’s ‘accent’ is so ridiculous it quickly turns into that “nails on the chalkboard” sound.
There you have it – quick and painless…unlike the film. It’s a “Coaster.”
SHOULD KIDS SEE IT?
It has a PG rating with almost no objectionable material.
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