PINK PANTHER 2

 

Headline:  ** For Slapstick Lovers **

Title:  PINK PANTHER 2

Quality:  * * * *     Acceptability:  +2

SUBTITLES:  None

WARNING CODES:

Language:  L

Violence:  V

Sex:  None

Nudity:  None

 

RATING:  PG

RELEASE:  February 6, 2009

TIME:  92 minutes

STARRING:  Steve Martin, Jean Reno, Emily Mortimer, Andy Garcia, Yuki Matsuzaki, Alfred Molina, and John Cleese

DIRECTOR:  Harald Zwart

PRODUCER:  Robert Simonds

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:  Shawn Levy and Ira Shuman

WRITERS:  Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber and Steve Martin based on characters created by Maurice Richlin and Blake Edwards

BASED ON THE MOVIE DIRECTED BY:  Blake Edwards

DISTRIBUTOR:  MGM/Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures Releasing

 

CONTENT:  (BB, C, L, V, A, MM) Strong moral worldview as marriage is emphasized and justice is served, plus Christian references when comic hero goes to Vatican to help the Pope whose ring has been stolen; no obscenities and five light profanities; slapstick violence as man falls off ledges, through chimneys, off roofs, drives dangerously, and sets two fires accidentally; minor sexual innuendo; upper male nudity; drinking of wine; no smoking or illegal drugs; and, theft and deception.

 

GENRE:  Comedy

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Older children and adults

 

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SUMMARY:  PINK PANTHER 2 brings back bumbling Inspector Clouseau, played by Steve Martin, who leads a team of top detectives trying to stop a thief who's stealing priceless items. Though it contains a few light profanities and slapstick violence, this excellent movie delivers many laughs with mostly clean content and a positive message supporting marriage.

 

IN BRIEF:

 

PINK PANTHER 2 brings back bumbling Inspector Clouseau to try to solve a mystery while creating havoc in his wake. When a villain named The Tornado begins to steal priceless items, including the famous French jewel called The Pink Panther (because of its pink hue), a "dream team" of detectives from different countries is assembled, led by Clouseau. Amid much publicity, the detectives follow leads, trying to discover the identity and whereabouts of The Tornado. After much chaos, missed chances and slapstick situations, Clouseau solves the case when his fellow detectives fail.

 

PINK PANTHER 2 is made for comedy and slapstick fans. The plot is thin but serves as an opportunity to see Clouseau bumble from one situation to another. The production values are strong. The ensemble cast, highlighted by Steve Martin and Andy Garcia, brings great levity to the crime scenes. PINK PANTHER 2 has a few light profanities and slapstick violence, but otherwise is surprisingly clean. The romance between Clouseau and Nicole ends in marriage and not a one-night stand. For movie lovers who like slapstick comedy, PINK PANTHER 2 is a lovable movie filled with many laughs.