Tradition says it can't hold up to the original (more serious comedy) or its Peter Sellers sequels (which were more slapstick), but I couldn't help but laugh at a few things.
"Don't you feel alone?"
"Not since I found the Internet."
Steve Martin does fine as the senseless, slapstick-mode Clouseau, and I think only my young age might let me get away with saying he's potentially on par with Peter Sellers in the role; I really think it's the script and the poorly-done special effects that bring down the movie. It does give an interesting perspective of the type of person this Clouseau might be, though: Focused on details, but sees a completely different set from those around him, and has misplaced priorities in other areas. Also has an intellectual understanding of form and social protocol, but a major disconnect between his intellect and actions.
Of course, the classic big band Pink Panther theme is a pleasure to listen to.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
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