The Pink Panther

**Sean P Kelly** · 02-12-2006, 06:02 PM

I saw the film today.

The trailer was not too funny.

The film was delayed for other half a year.

The critics think Peter Sellers is rolling in his grave.

I........laughed.......a lot.

And that's all that counts.

Koga · 02-13-2006, 04:09 AM

I saw a clip where Steve Martin was trying to pronounce "I want to have a hamburger". That wasn't funny at all. I don't think I'm going to see this, definitely not in the cinema.

**Sean P Kelly** · 02-13-2006, 09:46 AM

^ Oh, there were funnier scenes than that.

Basically all the REALLY funny stuff involved physical comedy, in contrast to that scene which involved a bad French accent.

EDIT: Though in reference to that "not seeing this film in a cinema" comment, this definitely is a film I see being played all the time on TBS in 2 years.

Koga · 02-13-2006, 11:37 AM

I'm sure there were better scenes than that, but the entire film isn't appealing to me. I don't like Steve Martin and I have no idea why anyone thinks Beyonce should act.

Something tells me I'm not able to get TBS in Europe.

**Sean P Kelly** · 02-13-2006, 01:49 PM

^ Then I should also mention that Beyonce has a smaller role than you would think (only about 15-20 minutes of screen time)

Sarai and Samiel · 02-13-2006, 03:29 PM

I have to say, I'm pretty apprehensive about this. Having been brought up with the original movies, and knowing a bit about Steve Martin's comedy style, I'm leery of this remake. Leslie Nielsen, I would be much more reassured by.

All the same, I probably won't see it anyways, just because I don't go to movies often at all.

Dark Chaos · 02-19-2006, 03:26 AM

As the movie started in this, I was hoping to God it wouldn't be a 2-hour ad for Beyonce's next album.
Good thing it wasn't. It was all right. Definitely won't do the original justice, but a decent movie nontheless. Feels a lot like "Johnny English."

Erdawn Il Deus · 02-19-2006, 05:11 PM

Never.

Tonberry2k · 02-25-2006, 07:44 PM

I just can't bring myself to see this. I love the Peter Sellers originals and Martin hasn't thrilled me at all in the last few years.

Everybody Nose · 02-25-2006, 09:23 PM

Ambergur!

OcarinaMan · 02-26-2006, 12:54 AM

Tonberry2k · 03-02-2006, 01:58 AM

Amen.

Mark Prior · 03-02-2006, 02:53 AM

looks like crap to be honest

Irkenwarrior12 · 03-02-2006, 09:54 PM

I herd that it was O.K. but i'm doubting.

**Sean P Kelly** · 03-02-2006, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irkenwarrior12

I herd that it was O.K. but i'm doubting.

Take it from someone who has seen it - It's O.K.

Lurch1982 · 03-04-2006, 07:23 PM

Just saw it today.

Aside from the whole "LAND BEFORE TIME GOD KNOWS WHAT NUMBER" music video before the trailers and the extended trailer for the Shaggy Dog (yet another pointless remake), I went into the movie in a good mood. I came out in more of a neutral mood. They had funny parts, but the movie seemed to drag, and it really doesn't even compare to the original with Peter Sellars. You're better off renting the original or buying it on DVD (since I'm sure its in the bargain bin now) than watching this.

Whoever hires Beyonce for movies should be brought out back and worked over with a tire iron. And her knees should be Kerrigan'd. The whole "Lets put her song in the movie" thing annoyed me.

It really falls into my whole "if its a remake, don't bother and rent the original" theory. While this isn't always foolproof (as the Producers remake was just as good), it generally works. If I want to see Steve Martin in a comedy, I'll pop in my copy of The Jerk because, ya know, its actually funny the whole way through.

**Sean P Kelly** · 05-22-2006, 10:59 PM

I don't mean to BUMP this topic, but I saw the original film at the cottage last night (Sunday).

I don't know if it's because the movie was made about 22 years before my time, but I only really found this movie so-so (actually I think it IS the generation gap, since my aunt was laughing more than I was).

EDIT: Though I do agree that Peter Sellars was good.

***CaptHayfever*** · 05-22-2006, 11:41 PM

It's not just the generation gap, Sean; I'm younger than you and I love the original Pink Panther. And The Jerk.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

**Sean P Kelly** · 05-23-2006, 07:38 AM

^ Oh, The Jerk I liked

Falco53 · 05-23-2006, 11:28 AM

The fact that Lurch didn't just tear the film apart is a ringing endorsement, I say.

It was funny. It was goofy. Don't go in expecting it to be like the old movies, just go to watch it for what it is: a dumb movie.

And the scene in which Steve Martin is trying to say "I would like to buy a hamburger" is actually one of the best scenes in the movie, you just have to watch the entire thing. Also understand that Steve Martin's french accent is bad on purpose.

I definitely got my money's worth. Then again, I only paid three bucks.

02-12-2006, 06:02 PM	#1
Sean P Kelly SMBHQ Mod Movies Mod Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Gender: Posts: 3,278 Thanks: 9 Thanked 43 Times in 33 Posts Points: 184,051.08 Bank: 76,198.22 Total Points: 260,249.30 Donate	The Pink Panther I saw the film today. The trailer was not too funny. The film was delayed for other half a year. The critics think Peter Sellers is rolling in his grave. I........laughed.......a lot. And that's all that counts.

02-13-2006, 09:46 AM	#3
Sean P Kelly SMBHQ Mod Movies Mod Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Gender: Posts: 3,278 Thanks: 9 Thanked 43 Times in 33 Posts Points: 184,051.08 Bank: 76,198.22 Total Points: 260,249.30 Donate	^ Oh, there were funnier scenes than that. Basically all the REALLY funny stuff involved physical comedy, in contrast to that scene which involved a bad French accent. EDIT: Though in reference to that "not seeing this film in a cinema" comment, this definitely is a film I see being played all the time on TBS in 2 years. Last edited by Gimpy; 02-13-2006 at 11:21 AM.

02-26-2006, 12:54 AM	#11
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02-13-2006, 04:09 AM	#2
Koga Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Netherlands Gender: Posts: 17,093 Thanks: 104 Thanked 173 Times in 116 Posts Points: 105,740.41 Bank: 19,215.78 Total Points: 124,956.19 Donate	I saw a clip where Steve Martin was trying to pronounce "I want to have a hamburger". That wasn't funny at all. I don't think I'm going to see this, definitely not in the cinema.

02-13-2006, 11:37 AM	#4
Koga Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Netherlands Gender: Posts: 17,093 Thanks: 104 Thanked 173 Times in 116 Posts Points: 105,740.41 Bank: 19,215.78 Total Points: 124,956.19 Donate	I'm sure there were better scenes than that, but the entire film isn't appealing to me. I don't like Steve Martin and I have no idea why anyone thinks Beyonce should act. Something tells me I'm not able to get TBS in Europe.

02-13-2006, 01:49 PM	#5
Sean P Kelly SMBHQ Mod Movies Mod Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Gender: Posts: 3,278 Thanks: 9 Thanked 43 Times in 33 Posts Points: 184,051.08 Bank: 76,198.22 Total Points: 260,249.30 Donate	^ Then I should also mention that Beyonce has a smaller role than you would think (only about 15-20 minutes of screen time)

02-13-2006, 03:29 PM	#6
Sarai and Samiel Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Aisle 12, between the kumquats and the radicchio. Gender: Posts: 2,272 Thanks: 163 Thanked 124 Times in 86 Posts Points: 1,315.01 Bank: 67,253.65 Total Points: 68,568.66 Donate	I have to say, I'm pretty apprehensive about this. Having been brought up with the original movies, and knowing a bit about Steve Martin's comedy style, I'm leery of this remake. Leslie Nielsen, I would be much more reassured by. All the same, I probably won't see it anyways, just because I don't go to movies often at all.

02-19-2006, 03:26 AM	#7
Dark Chaos Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,682 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 1,514.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 2,014.00 Donate	As the movie started in this, I was hoping to God it wouldn't be a 2-hour ad for Beyonce's next album. Good thing it wasn't. It was all right. Definitely won't do the original justice, but a decent movie nontheless. Feels a lot like "Johnny English."

02-19-2006, 05:11 PM	#8
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02-25-2006, 07:44 PM	#9
Tonberry2k Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Pensacola, FL Gender: Posts: 5,177 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Points: 16,868.81 Bank: 530.66 Total Points: 17,399.47 Donate	I just can't bring myself to see this. I love the Peter Sellers originals and Martin hasn't thrilled me at all in the last few years.

02-25-2006, 09:23 PM	#10
Everybody Nose All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL Gender: Posts: 13,221 Thanks: 981 Thanked 669 Times in 388 Posts Points: 47,313.31 Bank: 598,669.29 Total Points: 645,982.60 Donate	Ambergur!

03-02-2006, 01:58 AM	#12
Tonberry2k Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Pensacola, FL Gender: Posts: 5,177 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Points: 16,868.81 Bank: 530.66 Total Points: 17,399.47 Donate	Amen.

03-02-2006, 02:53 AM	#13
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03-02-2006, 09:54 PM	#14
Irkenwarrior12 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Your mother's face. SNAP! Gender: Posts: 1,136 Thanks: 26 Thanked 23 Times in 18 Posts Points: 14,011.07 Bank: 2,423.97 Total Points: 16,435.04 Donate	I herd that it was O.K. but i'm doubting.

03-04-2006, 07:23 PM	#16
Lurch1982 Senior Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Katrinaland, USA Gender: Posts: 9,149 Thanks: 119 Thanked 202 Times in 125 Posts Points: 27,373.21 Bank: 166,050.89 Total Points: 193,424.10 Donate	Just saw it today. Aside from the whole "LAND BEFORE TIME GOD KNOWS WHAT NUMBER" music video before the trailers and the extended trailer for the Shaggy Dog (yet another pointless remake), I went into the movie in a good mood. I came out in more of a neutral mood. They had funny parts, but the movie seemed to drag, and it really doesn't even compare to the original with Peter Sellars. You're better off renting the original or buying it on DVD (since I'm sure its in the bargain bin now) than watching this. Whoever hires Beyonce for movies should be brought out back and worked over with a tire iron. And her knees should be Kerrigan'd. The whole "Lets put her song in the movie" thing annoyed me. It really falls into my whole "if its a remake, don't bother and rent the original" theory. While this isn't always foolproof (as the Producers remake was just as good), it generally works. If I want to see Steve Martin in a comedy, I'll pop in my copy of The Jerk because, ya know, its actually funny the whole way through.

05-22-2006, 10:59 PM	#17
Sean P Kelly SMBHQ Mod Movies Mod Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Gender: Posts: 3,278 Thanks: 9 Thanked 43 Times in 33 Posts Points: 184,051.08 Bank: 76,198.22 Total Points: 260,249.30 Donate	I don't mean to BUMP this topic, but I saw the original film at the cottage last night (Sunday). I don't know if it's because the movie was made about 22 years before my time, but I only really found this movie so-so (actually I think it IS the generation gap, since my aunt was laughing more than I was). EDIT: Though I do agree that Peter Sellars was good.

05-22-2006, 11:41 PM	#18
*CaptHayfever* Smash Supermod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 19,500 Thanks: 176 Thanked 813 Times in 515 Posts Points: 110,775.54 Bank: 1,171.59 Total Points: 111,947.14 Donate	It's not just the generation gap, Sean; I'm younger than you and I love the original Pink Panther. And The Jerk. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

05-23-2006, 07:38 AM	#19
Sean P Kelly SMBHQ Mod Movies Mod Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Gender: Posts: 3,278 Thanks: 9 Thanked 43 Times in 33 Posts Points: 184,051.08 Bank: 76,198.22 Total Points: 260,249.30 Donate	^ Oh, The Jerk I liked

05-23-2006, 11:28 AM	#20
Falco53 Senior Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Happy World Land Posts: 2,744 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 6,309.47 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 6,809.47 Donate	The fact that Lurch didn't just tear the film apart is a ringing endorsement, I say. It was funny. It was goofy. Don't go in expecting it to be like the old movies, just go to watch it for what it is: a dumb movie. And the scene in which Steve Martin is trying to say "I would like to buy a hamburger" is actually one of the best scenes in the movie, you just have to watch the entire thing. Also understand that Steve Martin's french accent is bad on purpose. I definitely got my money's worth. Then again, I only paid three bucks.