Pink Panthe 2..2.0***

A follow-up on “My Sisters Keeper”…I had not read the very popular book before seeing the movie but have talked to some who have. I have learned that the movie has a very different ending from the book and while a few bookers are okay with the change, apparently many of the book’s more loyal fans are rather upset. I won’t say what the change is as that would be a spoiler…but this is a heads-up to let you know and be prepared.



PINK PANTHER 2 2.0 ***( a rental) Steve Martin returns as the incompetent and bumbling Inspector Closeau…. stumbling and tumbling his way through beautiful locales as he tries to recover the stolen-again Pink Panther diamond. Let's get straight to the point, Martin is NOT Peter Sellers, and never will be, but his impression will put smiles on your face provided you are a Steve Martin fan which I am….but if you’re not, forget about it. Martin gives a funny performance with hilarious and sometimes overdone slapstick routines.. He is the movie although supporting actors deserve mention, too. Jean Reno and Emily Mortimer return as Closeau's best friend and love interest and provide some comedic support.

In addition to the Pink Panther diamond, other valuable, priceless artifacts are being stolen by a master thief called The Tornado. The Shroud of Turin along with the Pope’s papal ring are among the valuables that have been so brazenly stolen. Enter The Dream Team, comprised of the best detectives from around the world, including Clouseau. The team chases The Tornado through Europe, while Clouseau bungles every attempt to get close.

The is humor in this film consists of pratfalls, cake-in-the-face, numerous chases and Clouseau”s misuse of lanuage. In-between, you ho-hum and wait for the action to start up again. Some clever bits are Clouseau’s Smart car, trying to get a wine bottle in a restaurant, visiting the Pope, and Clouseau’s regular meetings with Lily Tomlin on proper behavior and diplomacy.

All in all, “Pink Panther 2” comes in a little better than I thought it would but not that great..not nearly comparable to the Peter Sellers’ Pink Panther movies.

NOTE: This is no longer in the theatres, so you’ll have to rent it or find it on cable.

Clark