Review of The Pink Panther (2006) by Jess%20 C — 15 Dec 2018

I could never imagine Steve Martin making a bad film but with the Pink Panther he has committed sacrilege. Peter Sellers is so associated with the iconic role that it seems strange Martin would even consider it.

Lifeless comedies can suck the energy out of a viewer, especially when they sully the image of an cinematic icon. The film is bad enough in its own right that it won't work even for those who don't know who Peter Sellers is - it will seem disposable and silly, with too many jokes that don't work.

But for those who recall Sellers and the role he made famous, "travesty" seems to be the right descriptor. Only one reason to see this film- the opening credits cartoon - no matter how bad the movie, at least the title character, playing practical jokes to the tune of Henry Mancini's unforgettable theme, never fails to disappoint.

(A misstep by Steve Martin; Avoid).