Inspect the unexpected.|Feb. 06, 2009|United States|92 Min.|PG
Genre: Comedy;Mystery
Description: The Pink Panther 2 (2009) is an entertaining comedy film that follows Inspector Clouseau as he joins an international “Dream Team” of detectives to solve a series of high-profile thefts. The story begins when a notorious thief, known as “The Tornado,” steals priceless artifacts worldwide, prompting the French government to assemble a team of elite investigators. Clouseau, who has been working as a parking officer, is called back into action by Chief Inspector Dreyfus to assist in Japan, where the Tornado’s latest heist has taken place. However, as soon as Clouseau leaves France, the legendary Pink Panther diamond is stolen.
Clouseau teams up with detectives from around the world, including Randall Pepperidge from Great Britain, Vincenzo from Italy, Kenji, a Japanese electronics specialist, and Sonia Solandres, an Indian criminology expert. Together, they head to Rome to investigate a black market dealer named Alonso Avellaneda, who they suspect might be the Tornado. Although Avellaneda denies involvement, the detectives later discover he has connections to the real thief.
As the investigation unfolds, Clouseau’s clumsy and comedic antics often lead to chaos, including accidentally burning down a restaurant twice. His behavior eventually causes him to be dismissed from the team, despite Sonia’s support. Meanwhile, the Tornado continues his spree, stealing even the Pope’s ring and turning public opinion against the Dream Team.
The case takes a surprising turn when the Tornado allegedly commits suicide, leaving a note claiming he destroyed the Pink Panther diamond to preserve its beauty. While the Dream Team believes the case is solved, Clouseau remains skeptical and continues to follow his instincts. The film blends humor, mystery, and adventure, making it a fun watch for fans of the beloved Pink Panther series.
Cast director: Harald Zwart
Cast actor: Steve Martin, Jean Reno, Emily Mortimer, Andy García, Alfred Molina, Yuki Matsuzaki, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, John Cleese, Lily Tomlin, Jeremy Irons
Original name: The Pink Panther 2