SPOILERS With a show stealing turn as bumbling Inspector Clouseau in 1963's "The Pink Panther", Peter Sellers was a phenomenon. In 1964, the character was such a success that Sellers would reprise him in the vastly superior "A Shot In The Dark".
As a result of two wonderful performances as the inept Frenchman, it feels remarkable that it took another 11 years before Sellers would retake the Mantle of the Inspector. When he did though, Sellers put in yet another fine performance as he wandered aimlessly around, causing trouble in his wake.
In "The Return of the Pink Panther", the famous diamond has one again been stolen. With a glove marked with a "P" left at the scene of the crime, Clouseau believes that Sir Charles Litton (David Niven now being replaced by Christopher Plummer) is out of retirement. As Litton travels around the globe to try to clear his name, Clouseau follows with the plan to arrest him.
The true beauty of "The Return of the Pink Panther" is that director Blake Edwards has learnt the true value of both the brand name and Sellers. By combining countless moments of Clouseau chaos with the Pink Panther brand, Edwards manages to create a film which can be watched over and over again without loss of style or humour. "The Return of the Pink Panther" is one of the finest comedies ever made and whilst Plummer feels inferior compared with Niven, the film never looses it's pace and humour. Sellers is screen gold and with him this series of films is joy to watch.
As a result of two wonderful performances as the inept Frenchman, it feels remarkable that it took another 11 years before Sellers would retake the Mantle of the Inspector. When he did though, Sellers put in yet another fine performance as he wandered aimlessly around, causing trouble in his wake.
In "The Return of the Pink Panther", the famous diamond has one again been stolen. With a glove marked with a "P" left at the scene of the crime, Clouseau believes that Sir Charles Litton (David Niven now being replaced by Christopher Plummer) is out of retirement. As Litton travels around the globe to try to clear his name, Clouseau follows with the plan to arrest him.
The true beauty of "The Return of the Pink Panther" is that director Blake Edwards has learnt the true value of both the brand name and Sellers. By combining countless moments of Clouseau chaos with the Pink Panther brand, Edwards manages to create a film which can be watched over and over again without loss of style or humour. "The Return of the Pink Panther" is one of the finest comedies ever made and whilst Plummer feels inferior compared with Niven, the film never looses it's pace and humour. Sellers is screen gold and with him this series of films is joy to watch.