The Pink Panther 2
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.
Critics Sentiment
Sonia pulls gun threatens Nicole then shoots Clouseau's medal
Clouseau's incompetence leads to his removal from the team
The film jumps from its lowest point when Clouseau is voted off the team to strong audience approval during the climactic action sequence where Sonia is revealed and cornered.
The Pink Panther 2 follows a predictable sentiment arc with moderate opening reception, dipping during formulaic middle sections, then recovering for a well-received slapstick climax. While critics consistently compared it unfavorably to Peter Sellers' original films, audiences found genuine laughs in Martin's physical comedy and the action sequences. The film maintains a mediocre-to-decent reception throughout, never reaching great heights but avoiding complete disaster thanks to strong cast performances and effective slapstick moments.
Full cast
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Steve Martin
Clouseau
Jean Reno
Ponton
Emily Mortimer
Nicole
Andy Garcia
Vicenzo
Alfred Molina
Pepperidge
Yuki Matsuzaki
Kenji
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Sonia
John Cleese
Dreyfus
Lily Tomlin
Mrs. Berenger
Jeremy Irons
Avellaneda
Johnny Hallyday
Milliken
Geoffrey Palmer
Joubert
Philip Goodwin
Renard
Armel Bellec
Louis
Lewis D. Wheeler
Black Beret
Richard LaFrance
Security Installer
Simon Green
British Librarian
Federico Castelluccio
Turin Guide
Abe Lee Tsunenori
Japanese Policeman
Harold Chin
Japanese Curator
Crew
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