The pace is quite slow in this film, especially during the plot set up which is rather dull for my liking. However, once Peter Sellers' Inspector Clousseau arrives on the scene the film picks up significantly. Sellers is just wonderful, and there is no wonder he came out a star at the end. Every line of dialogue and every sight gag, no matter how entertaining they are, are elevated to a greater level with him.
David Niven is actually the lead in this movie and while he is good and quite charming and witty, Sellers I feel upstages him. The plot does play second fiddle to the gags and Sellers, but it is hardly a dud, it is silly but quite interesting. The script is full of great quotable lines and the gags are very well-timed. The cinematography and locations are also pleasing to the eye, and Henry Mancini's score is marvellous with the iconic main theme standing out in a good way. Even better is the cartoon title sequence, which is an absolute joy.
In conclusion, slow at first but if you keep with it, you may find yourself enjoying it more. 8/10 Bethany Cox
David Niven is actually the lead in this movie and while he is good and quite charming and witty, Sellers I feel upstages him. The plot does play second fiddle to the gags and Sellers, but it is hardly a dud, it is silly but quite interesting. The script is full of great quotable lines and the gags are very well-timed. The cinematography and locations are also pleasing to the eye, and Henry Mancini's score is marvellous with the iconic main theme standing out in a good way. Even better is the cartoon title sequence, which is an absolute joy.
In conclusion, slow at first but if you keep with it, you may find yourself enjoying it more. 8/10 Bethany Cox