The first Pink Panther film got some pretty undeserved flack from critics and movie-goers alike. Why? I haven’t a clue! In watching Steve Martin play the classic bumbling idiot of an inspector Jacques Clouseau, how could you not laugh? Fans of the film, like myself, with surely be pleased to know that yes, a sequel is in the works, and now its finally got a title: The Next Pink Panther. The bad news is, it’s not going to be out for more than a year from now.
Steve Martin will be back as Clouseau, but it’s not likely bootylicious Beyoncé will be back. In fact, we can almost assure she won’t be! However, Martin will keep company with a few new faces, including the legendary John Cleese, Andy Garcia, Emily Mortimer, and Alfred Molina.
In The Next Pink Panther, Clouseau teams up with a squad of European detectives who are just as much of bumbling idiots as he is. Together, they are charged with the mission of stopping a globe trotting thief specializing in stealing historical artifacts. I wonder what European museums they’re going to hit up in this…
JBK said
September 11 2007 @ 11:20 am
Oh no! Please stop! Mr. Martin, don’t do it again! Your remake of the “Pink Panther” reeked so much when I saw it on the big screen, the theater exit doors should’ve been opened to let the fresh air in. Can I get my money back? I went in expecting to see a film that tried to meet the standards and creativity of the original. But nooooooo! What a mess! I don’t remember even a mild chuckle from myself or anyone else at the show…There was no “funny”, the sight gags were lame and nothing interesting happened…I regret remembering the “hamboiger” skit, but I can’t because it was so annoying…All are advised to save, forget the sequel and enjoy the originals…The former “wild and crazy guy” should be ashamed. Thanks! ~JBK
C said
September 19 2007 @ 10:07 am
European museums…not quite! Just saw Alfred Molina in front of the Boston Public Library. They’re filming it to look like the Vatican.