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List Price: $28.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 89 reviews)
Sales Rank: 15
Category: DVD
Director: Shawn Levy
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Studio: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Label: Sony Pictures
Format: Ac-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 92 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 043396117907
EAN: 0043396117907
ASIN: B000FBH3V8
Release Date: June 13, 2006 (New: Last 30 Days)
Theatrical Release Date: February 10, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Editorial Reviews:
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If anyone could step into the huge shoes of comedic genius left by Peter Sellers as bumbling French policeman Jacques Clouseau, it's Steve Martin. Sellers made Clouseau a true icon of character and comedy in five Pink Panther movies in the '60s and '70s; Martin has arguably already attained Sellers' rank as an entertainment talent, so it only makes sense that he became Clouseau's heir apparent for the inevitable screen resurrection. This updated story of the priceless eponymous diamond purloined under mysterious circumstance and pursued with Keystone Cop-like antics by Clouseau is a frivolous yet winning pastiche of physical gags and riffs on Clouseau's hilariously impenetrable accent. A famous French football coach (Jason Statham in cameo mode) is wearing the stone, set as an engagement ring for his pop star fiance (Beyonce Knowles). But before a packed stadium crowd of thousands, the ring disappears from his finger as he falls dead from a poisoned dart. The wisp of a plot is secondary to the pratfalls of Martin's prim, prissy, and utterly inept Clouseau. He's brought onto the case by France's top cop (a drolly sophisticated Kevin Kline) who wants Clouseau to fail in a scheme to make himself a national hero. Even in a world where jokes about Viagra, flatulence and other familiar sophomoric subjects are required, Martin makes his Clouseau singularly memorable. You'll be fully expecting Clouseau to shatter priceless antiques, mangle his pronunciations (hamburger, anyone?), and prevail in the end, but Martin carries it off, giving homage to Sellers at the same time that he remakes the character in his own image as a comic master. --Ted Fry
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Customer Reviews: Read 84 more reviews...
 Worthy Addition To The Series June 26, 2006
Steve Martin is odd. He was great in his earlier movies (The Jerk; Planes, Trains, and Automobiles; The Three Amigos) but lately his work has diminished in quality (Cheaper By The Dozen...Cheaper By The Dozen 2...). I went into The Pink Panther with a growing skepticism and thought that there was no way I could even marginally enjoy the movie. Boy, was I wrong. Steve Martin still hasn't quite reached the point that he was at several yaers ago; however, he does an admirable job of taking over for Peter Sellers (who admittedly was a far better Clouseau). The supporting cast does a terrific job (even Beyonce, and especially the always-excellent Jean Reno). I particularly enjoyed Clive Owen's brief cameo as a James Bond-esque superspy (which makes me even more sad to see the James Bond that should have been...not that I don't think Daniel Craig will do a good job). Back on topic, the story could use some work, but the over-the-top performances negate the otherwise bland movie and turn it into a film worth watching over and over again.
 Will watch again. June 26, 2006
No one can replace the late Peter Sellers, but this movie can hold its own separate limelight. Martin has his own style and clearly enjoys the role (Sellers did not). I loved the pairing of Martin and Kevin Kline. Try to get the DVD with the cut versions at the end. There are many scenes I wish they'd been able to leave in. This re-make of a popular comedy has its own original flavor and really can't be compared with the old Pink Panther movies. Loved it, and will watch over and over again!
Chrissy K. McVay - Author
The Pink is Back!!!! June 26, 2006
Once again the critics were way too rough on this film. I love it!!! Steve Martin is a worthy replacemnet for the late Peter Sellers. He makes Closseau, his own in this film with adding his own take on the lovable character. Jean Reno is wonderful as Closseau's partner Ponton. That and Kevin Kline does a great job as Dryfuss. The chief who wants nothing more to see Closseau fail. The Pink is Back!!!!
Worth many laughs June 25, 2006
Like many of you I'm sure, I grew up watching the Peter Sellers Pink Panther. Both he and Steve Martin have that rare gift of being just so oddly and wildly funny. (I'd have Jim Carrey on that list also.) I gave this 4 stars though instead of 5 because although it was a whole lot of fun, there is just something about the old ones with Peter Sellers that must stay in a class of their own.
Well, If you loved the old ones and appreciate Steve Martin, I do think you would want this one as a part of your collection. Enjoy!
 The punked panther June 24, 2006
Movie remakes are always dicey, and it's often the best-loved movies that get remade. As a result, remakes often fall short of the level defined by the original. Steve Martin's remake is a unfortunate demonstration of that phenomenon.
The original was clever, sophisticated, and drily witty. Martin plays Clouseau with broad physicality, funny accents, and a bit of potty humor. In other words, the exact opposite of Peter Sellers. It's like a Barney sing-along trying to imitate Placido Domingo. When called by this panther, don't anther.
//wiredweird
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