Still, there’s a stark contrast in quality between its best and worst offerings.
It is the ninth and final film of the originalPink Pantherseries.
The films main appeal was nostalgia, butthe franchise was better left alone at that point.
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And it was… for thirteen years, anyway.
Arkin has wonderful comedic timing, but the biggest problem withInspector Clouseauis its script.
Among the items he steals, of course, is the infamous Pink Panther diamond.
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The 2006 reboot ofThe Pink Pantherwas financially successful enough to earn this sequel despite lukewarm reviews.
Itignores what little strengths it does have, mainly the ever-enchanting star at its center.
The film includes clips and outtakes of Sellers previous performances as Clouseau.
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Its also the seventh Pink Panther film and the first after Sellers death from a heart attack.
Trail of the Pink Pantherfeatures previously unseen footage of Sellers as Clouseau and is considered a tribute to him.
The film is the tenth in the franchise.
Still,Curse of the Pink Pantherdoes feature some nice momentsincluding Moore as Clouseau in a cameo.
In Curse of the Pink Panther, an inept American detective is tasked with locating the missing Inspector Clouseau.
Revenge of the Pink Panthermarked the end of an era, as it wasSellers finalPink Pantherfilm.
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The iconic actor died just two years later,making it bittersweet to watch.
This time, the only clue left behind is the Phantom’s trademark glove.
It is the fourthPink Pantherfilm.
However, his nephew, George (Robert Wagner), is also planning to steal the diamond.
Most notably, Sellers Clouseau is not the main character, buthis sharp comedic timing stole the show.
Best of all, some ofthe film’s funniest scenes still hold up today.
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However, the Chief Inspector escapes and becomes determined to do away with Clouseau inThe Pink Panther Strikes Again.
The film is the fifth in thePink Pantherseries, set three years afterThe Return of the Pink Panther.
Even predictable gags manage to pay off, with Sellers and a deliciously unhingedPeter Lomin fine form.
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In Curse of the Pink Panther, an inept American detective is tasked with locating the missing Inspector Clouseau. The detective’s investigation unfolds amidst comedic misadventures and a series of mishaps, resulting in a lighthearted and whimsical chase for the legendary inspector within a world filled with unexpected challenges.
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