Meanwhile, in Hollywood, at Pierre Luigi’s photography studio, thug Big Joe (John Bartha) tracks down George Lytton (Robert Wagner), who owes him a great deal of money. In Rome, a great heist takes place, conducted by the mysterious “Phantom,” who has slinked away with millions in priceless jewelry from more than a dozen victims. It’s no wonder this film was followed by so many sequels, including “A Shot in the Dark,” debuting during the very same year in the United States. This segues into one of the most iconic, instantly recognizable of all theme tunes (by Henry Mancini), paired with incredibly fitting animation (by De Patie – Freleng Enterprises) that not only spices up the credits, but also sets up the slapstick humor to follow (routinely supplementing specific, sneaking movements). Disclosing his real degree of competence, he and his subordinates bring the case of The Pink Panther diamond to a close with perfect timing.Nce upon a time … begins “The Pink Panther,” as it introduces a freshly cut, magnificent pink diamond, possessing only a single flaw: a tiny discoloration that resembles a panther. Yet the disheartened detective doesn’t commiserate for long. Believing he is hired for his abilities, Clouseau faces a devastating setback when the truth behind the Chief Inspector’s motives is revealed. Still, the director manages to combine a smart script and good pacing. Brief sexual innuendo and some suggestive comments along with a flatulence joke are other content concerns parents will encounter.
Electrocutions, explosions and a finger caught in a door are played for laughs along side the more serious murders of two characters. Clouseau’s initial meeting with the Chief Inspector is punctured by a mishap involving the new arrival’s police badge. Like the Seller’s movies, this script relies heavily on slapstick humor, with some of the gags coming straight out of the original films. Meanwhile, with Clouseau’s investigation under the scrutiny of the media, Chief Inspector Dreyfus plans to quietly conduct his own inquiry, solve the case and put himself in good standing to receive the country’s highest award for honor. Grilling the coach’s girlfriend Xania (Beyonce Knowles) and his teammate Bizu (William Abadie), the Inspector starts eliminating names on a long list of suspects while his secretary Nicole (Emily Mortimer) adeptly runs intervention for her unwary boss. (Better known for tough guy characters in Rollerball and Mission: Impossible, actor Jean Reno also displays his previously undisclosed talent for deadpan humor in this role as Martin’s straight man.)
Descending from a long line of law enforcement officers, Ponton’s infinite patience with Clouseau’s absurd actions is a testament to his dogged attitude toward justice. Promoted to the rank of Inspector, he is assigned to investigate the untimely death of the coach and the theft of his famous Pink Panther diamond.Īssigned as an assistant to the newly advanced Inspector is a bulky, somber-faced agent named Ponton (Jean Reno). Following the public murder of the national soccer coach, Clouseau is summoned from his county precinct to the Paris office of Chief Inspector Dreyfus (Kevin Kline).
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