The Pink Panther Movie Review

The film that I have watched is The Pink Panther. This film was a remake of the earlier Pink Panther Films, released in 2006. The movie is not just a mystery, but also a comedy. It begins with a narration about the case of the story, the disappearance of the Pink Panther diamond. The beginning setting is at a soccer game, where the French are facing the Chinese. After the French come out victorious, the celebrating begins. The coach that was wearing the Pink Panther is shot with a dart into his neck, and dies. The diamond is also missing.

This film, like all of its predecessors was focused on the dimwitted French inspector Jacques Clouseau (played by Steve Martin) solving the mystery of the Pink Panther diamond. As stated before the film is also a comedy, mixed in with the mystery. Almost everything inspector Clouseau does or says is comical. His clumsy actions and strong accent make you wonder if he is up to the task to solve a murder, or if he’s even an inspector. In one scene, he is at an airport and has his bag switched, now containing guns. He is questioned, saying and mispronouncing the word “hamburger”, which makes him seem more suspicious, but is hilarious.

However, because of all of Clouseau’s antics, it’s easy to forget he is trying to solve a murder and robbery case. While he is at a party, it all becomes unfolded. He solves the murder of the soccer coach, and it turns out to be Yuri “the trainer who trains”. Xania (portrayed by Beyonce Knowles), whom was the coach’s girlfriend, had the Pink Panther diamond in her purse. Clouseau is a hero for solving the huge crime, and is awarded the Légion d'honneur. Of course, the film ends with humor, when Clouseau closes his car door on Chief Inspector Dreyfus’ leg and drives away, not noticing he is there.

This was a great film, combining both mystery and comedy. Although I haven’t seen the other earlier film versions of The Pink Panther, critics do say it is on the bad end compared to the other Pink Panther films. Don't forget to click the 'hamburger' scene!