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The Pink Panther 2

  • 20092009
  • PGPG
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
45K
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Insp. Jacques Clouseau teams up with a squad of International detectives who are just as bumbling as he is. Their mission: Stop a globe-trotting thief who specializes in stealing historical ... Read allInsp. Jacques Clouseau teams up with a squad of International detectives who are just as bumbling as he is. Their mission: Stop a globe-trotting thief who specializes in stealing historical artifacts.Insp. Jacques Clouseau teams up with a squad of International detectives who are just as bumbling as he is. Their mission: Stop a globe-trotting thief who specializes in stealing historical artifacts.

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  • Director
    • Harald Zwart
  • Writers
    • Scott Neustadter(screenplay)
    • Michael H. Weber(screenplay)
    • Steve Martin(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Steve Martin
    • Jean Reno
    • Emily Mortimer
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  • Director
    • Harald Zwart
  • Writers
    • Scott Neustadter(screenplay)
    • Michael H. Weber(screenplay)
    • Steve Martin(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Steve Martin
    • Jean Reno
    • Emily Mortimer
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 130User reviews
    • 85Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Steve Martin and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in The Pink Panther 2 (2009)
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    Steve Martin
    Steve Martin
    • Clouseauas Clouseau
    Jean Reno
    Jean Reno
    • Pontonas Ponton
    Emily Mortimer
    Emily Mortimer
    • Nicoleas Nicole
    Andy Garcia
    Andy Garcia
    • Vicenzoas Vicenzo
    Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina
    • Pepperidgeas Pepperidge
    Yuki Matsuzaki
    Yuki Matsuzaki
    • Kenjias Kenji
    Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
    Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
    • Soniaas Sonia
    John Cleese
    John Cleese
    • Dreyfusas Dreyfus
    Lily Tomlin
    Lily Tomlin
    • Mrs. Berengeras Mrs. Berenger
    Jeremy Irons
    Jeremy Irons
    • Avellanedaas Avellaneda
    Johnny Hallyday
    Johnny Hallyday
    • Millikenas Milliken
    Geoffrey Palmer
    Geoffrey Palmer
    • Joubertas Joubert
    Philip Goodwin
    • Renardas Renard
    Armel Bellec
    Armel Bellec
    • Louisas Louis
    Jack Met
    • Antoineas Antoine
    • (as Jack Metzger)
    Evgeniy Lazarev
    Evgeniy Lazarev
    • The Popeas The Pope
    • (as Eugene Lazarev)
    Lewis D. Wheeler
    Lewis D. Wheeler
    • Black Beretas Black Beret
    Richard LaFrance
    • Security Installeras Security Installer
    • Director
      • Harald Zwart
    • Writers
      • Scott Neustadter(screenplay) (story)
      • Michael H. Weber(screenplay) (story)
      • Steve Martin(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    After having been rewarded for solving the mystery of the Pink Panther Diamond, inspector Jacques Clouseau has been assigned to minor tasks by his boss inspector Dreyfus so as not to have him in his way anymore. Unfortunately, the famous diamond has once again been stolen as have many other artifacts in a series of burglaries around the world. His past success will enable inspector Clouseau to be part of the dream team comprised of the greatest detectives of the affected countries, where he will be able to display his numerous talents across the world. —Happy_Evil_Dude
    • detective
    • speaking with an accent
    • nun
    • inspector
    • pink panther
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Inspect the unexpected.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Mystery
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for some suggestive humor, brief mild language and action
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jean Reno chose to reprise his role due to the good experience he had working on the previous film, his friendship with Steve Martin, his joy at working with Alfred Molina again after The Da Vinci Code (2006) and his pleasure at working between Paris and Boston.
    • Goofs
      At the end of The Pink Panther (2006), the singer Xania was determined to be the new owner of the Pink Panther diamond. In this film, the diamond is on display at a Paris museum with no acknowledgment that Xania donated it.
    • Quotes

      [from trailer]

      Insp. Jacques Clouseau: Let me bring you up to speed... We know nothing. You are now up to speed.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening titles of the film double as an animated short featuring the famous animated counterparts of Inspector Clouseau and the Pink Panther. Similarly the film ends with the animated Pink Panther walking across the screen before the end titles start. Both of these appearances are consistent with the previous films in the franchise.
    • Connections
      Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #41.7 (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      The Pink Panther Theme
      Written by Henry Mancini

    User reviews130

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    An Honest Attempt
    As I said in my review of the first installment of this line: Steve Martin has walked in the Valley of the Kings. He has faced some pretty amazing obstacles, and he has stood in some pretty big shadows. Let's face it. Although his rendition of, "The Out-of-Towners," was amusing, he's no Jack Lemmon. While I LOVE his Sgt. Bilko portrayal, he's not Phil Silvers. Cheaper by the Dozen wasn't horrible, but he's not Clifton Webb, either. He's Steve Martin.

    You may not appreciate his style of comedy, but the Peter Sellers-venerated character of Inspector Jacques Clouseau made for the best use of Martin's prolific use of pratfalls, ironic wit, and in your face sarcasm than any other character he has tackled previously.

    But the character portrayed by Martin herein has something I never saw in Sellers' portrayal after the second installment...genuine heart. This is sweetly honest in its attempt. I feel that this will actually turn into a legitimate franchise reboot, if the average movie-goer will stop attempting to compare Martin's Clouseau to Sellers' Clouseau. They are two different actors, and Martin has stated to the point of nausea that he is NOT attempting to "do" Sellers' interpretation of the character!

    As far as the MOVIE goes, it is sweet, funny, and enduring with a strong story, a stronger relationship element, and a great cast. I did not miss Kevin Kline nearly as much as I supposed I would. John Cleese was a perfect Dreyfus, showing us the beginnings of Herbert Lom's trademark twitch, when dealing with Clouseau. Very nice!

    I think, when looking back, Steve Martin's Jacques Clouseau will be remembered fondly by the new generations, just as prior generations stubbornly cling to Sellers' character in spite of Martin's superior portrayal.

    All in all? I love it. It is a(n almost) violence-free, blood-free, honest attempt at a family film. This is great! and I cannot wait to get it into my collection.

    It rates an 8.4/10 from...

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    FAQ2

    • Why is it called "The Pink Panther 2" when it's the 11th Pink Panther movie?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 6, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Australia)
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Spanish
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • The Next Pink Panther
    • Filming locations
      • Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Robert Simonds Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $70,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $35,922,978
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,588,150
      • Feb 8, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $76,025,134
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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