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Martin recalls his earlier, funnier self in 'The Pink Panther'
by Eleanor Ringel Gillespie

The prospect of reviving Peter Sellers' "Pink Panther" character, Inspector Jacques Clouseau, may not tickle anyone pink, but Steve Martin's version isn't nearly as bad as you'd think. Admittedly, the signs weren't good. Martin's "The Pink Panther" was bounced from its prominent late summer opening — it had been the featured August release in Entertainment Weekly's summer roundup — to the traditional Hollywood dumping ground of February. It was caught up in Sony's acquisition of MGM. And the trailers looked miserable. 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.
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On the web
Official movie site
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Trailers require Quicktime

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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."