New 'Pink Panther' is howlingly bad

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

TO SUM UP
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.

FILM FACTS ...
Sony Pictures
'The Pink Panther'

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.
See showtimes

On the web
Official movie site
View the trailer
   Trailers require Quicktime

Rate 'The Pink Panther'
  Go see it
  Make it a matinee
  Wait to rent
  Don't bother


Voter Limit: Once per Hour
View Poll Results
READ THE REVIEW

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."


ENTERTAINMENT VIDEO FROM AP

Wacotrib News | Wacotrib Weather | Sports | Living | Business News | Wacotrib Schools | Opinions | Baylor Football
Wacotrib Cars | Wacotrib Real Estate | Wacotrib Jobs | Classifieds | Sitemap

Copyright 2008 Waco Tribune-Herald. All rights reserved. - The Waco Tribune-Herald - Our Partners

By using this service, you accept the terms of our visitor agreement and privacy policy.
Registered site users, you may edit your profile.
Having trouble? Visit our help & FAQ.