The Pink Panther is a bit off colour

The Pink Panther

Director: Shawn Levy

Cast: Steve Martin, Kevin Kline, Beyonce Knowles, Jean Reno

It seems that the recent career of Martin has been one step forward and two back. Certainly he seems to have lost – or, hopefully, merely misplaced – his previous quality and sparkle.

He is at his best when tackling films that are original. He is not at his best when reviving much-loved characters (recall his awful Bilko?).

Here he is in a so-so re-make of the classic l964 Peter Sellers film featuring Clouseau, the worst detective in history.

This isn’t altogether a failure, it is very funny in parts and Martin exhibits a lot of charm … it’s just the sort of film that leaves you wondering why it was necessary to make … because it wasn’t.

Star Rating: 3/5