IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Google Users73%
Director: Blake Edwards•Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Disgraced Inspector Clouseau is targeted by his former superior, Dreyfus, who has gone insane and plans world domination using a doomsday device. Dreyfus frames Clouseau for murder, forcing the bumbling detective to go on the run. Clouseau must unravel Dreyfus's nefarious plot and clear his name while inadvertently causing more chaos than ever before.
The Pink Panther Strikes Again was a commercial success, continuing the popular franchise. While critics acknowledged its comedic elements and Peter Sellers's performance, some found it less cohesive and inventive than its predecessors, with a few noting a reliance on slapstick.
Peter Sellers delivers a memorable performance as the hapless Inspector Clouseau.
The film relies heavily on physical comedy and slapstick, which can be hit-or-miss.
While entertaining, it is often seen as not quite reaching the heights of earlier installments.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally find the film to be a funny and enjoyable installment in the series, with many praising Peter Sellers's iconic portrayal of Clouseau. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit convoluted, but the comedic moments and Clouseau's signature mishaps kept them entertained.
During the filming of a scene where Clouseau is meant to be 'shot' with a dart, Peter Sellers actually suffered a minor injury when a dart prop accidentally lodged in his finger.
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