The Pink Panther 2
The Pink Panther 2

The Pink Panther 2

2009Movie92 minEnglish

When legendary treasures from around the world are stolen, including the priceless Pink Panther Diamond, Chief Inspector Dreyfus is forced to assign Inspector Clouseau to a team of international detectives and experts charged with catching the thief and retrieving the stolen artifacts.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes14%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users43%
Director: Harald ZwartGenres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

Inspector Jacques Clouseau is called back into service when a daring thief steals the legendary Pink Panther diamond. As Clouseau investigates, he enlists the help of a team of 'experts,' each with their own unique flaws, to track down the thief and recover the priceless gem before it's lost forever. His clumsy methods and relentless pursuit often lead to more comedic chaos than effective detective work.

Critical Reception

The Pink Panther 2 was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. Reviewers largely criticized the predictable plot, weak humor, and Steve Martin's performance, which many felt lacked the charm and inventiveness of the original Peter Sellers portrayals. Audiences also seemed unimpressed, contributing to its poor commercial performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies too heavily on slapstick and predictable gags, failing to generate genuine laughs.
  • Steve Martin's portrayal of Inspector Clouseau is seen as a pale imitation of the iconic original, lacking originality.
  • The plot is considered thin and uninspired, failing to engage audiences or critics.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be unfunny and a waste of time, with many expressing disappointment in Steve Martin's comedic efforts and the overall lack of originality.

Fun Fact

Steve Martin, who reprises his role as Inspector Clouseau, also served as a co-writer and executive producer for the film.

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Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**Frankly worse than its predecessor, despite an all-star cast that does everything they can to save the movie from complete disaster.** After a good commercial success, the production of a second film "Pink Panther" was foreseeable, in ...