The Pink Panther must be a cursed gem. The famous, flawed diamond that lends its name to nearly all the movies featuring bumbling Inspector Jacques Clouseau brought the series' original star, Peter Sellers, fame and fortune. But every movie that has appropriated the title since Sellers died in 1980 has been irredeemably awful. Steve Martin doesn't break the curse. Read the full review
A world-famous soccer coach has been murdered and his priceless ring has been stolen — a ring set with the legendary diamond known as the "Pink Panther." The French government needs a master detective to solve the crime and recover the gem. But he's not available, so they recruit Inspector Jacques Clouseau.
Director: Shawn Levy
Starring: Steve Martin, Kevin Kline, Jean Reno, Emily Mortimer, Beyoncé Knowles
Run time: 93 minutes
Release date: Feb. 10, 2006
Rating: PG for occasional crude and suggestive humor and language.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: C+
"Unfortunately, the movie is directed by Shawn Levy, who teamed with Martin on the first Cheaper by the Dozen picture. When the star is off-screen, the film goes flatter than, well, a Cheaper by the Dozen picture."
Austin American-Statesman: 1 of 5 stars
"Martin simply looks like the latest in a string of cheap pasteboard imitations."
The Palm Beach Post: D
"One burst of giggles in the whole movie is a pretty low mirth quotient."
