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The Pink Panther from 2006 is a comedy film directed by Shawn Levy and starring Steve Martin, Kevin Kline, and Jean Reno. It is a remake of the original movie of the same name released in 1963. The film follows the bumbling Inspector Jacques Clouseau (Steve Martin) as he tries to solve the murder of a famous soccer coach and recover the stolen Pink Panther diamond. He is assigned to work on the case with Chief Inspector Dreyfus (Kevin Kline), who is secretly plotting to get Clouseau out of the way so he can take credit for solving the case himself. Along the way, Clouseau is aided by his loyal partner, Ponton (Jean Reno), and the soccer coach's assistant, Nicole (Emily Mortimer).

The Pink Panther diamond is stolen from a museum in France, and the authorities are quick to assume that the notorious thief, The Tornado, is the culprit. However, when the soccer coach is murdered in his hotel room with a poison dart, the focus of the investigation shifts to finding his killer. Clouseau is brought in to lead the investigation, much to the dismay of Dreyfus, who has his own agenda.

From the outset, it is clear that Clouseau is not the most competent inspector on the force. He is awkward, clumsy, and has a tendency to speak in absurd accents. His investigative methods are unconventional, to say the least, and he often makes mistakes that put him and his co-workers in danger. However, despite his flaws, Clouseau is determined to crack the case and prove himself to his skeptical colleagues.

The film is full of slapstick humor and physical comedy, with many scenes revolving around Clouseau's misadventures. Steve Martin's portrayal of Clouseau is a departure from the original Inspector played by Peter Sellers, but he manages to inject his own sense of humor into the role. Martin's Clouseau is more of a physical comedian, with his clumsy movements and exaggerated facial expressions providing much of the humor.

The supporting cast is also excellent, with Kevin Kline playing the conniving Dreyfus to perfection. Jean Reno is also great as Clouseau's sidekick, Ponton, who has to put up with his boss's incompetence. Emily Mortimer plays the charming and lovable Nicole, who becomes a romantic interest for Clouseau.

One of the highlights of the film is the soundtrack, which features a mix of classic and contemporary songs. The title song, "The Pink Panther Theme", is given a funky update by Beyoncé, and there are also contributions from The Black Eyed Peas, Gwen Stefani, and Quincy Jones.

Overall, The Pink Panther is a fun and entertaining movie that will appeal to fans of physical comedy and silly humor. While it may not live up to the original film, it is still a worthwhile addition to the series and will leave you laughing out loud.

The Pink Panther is a 2006 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.7 and a MetaScore of 38.