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The sixth Pink Panther comedy was the last to star Peter Sellers (the following film in the series incorporated previously unseen footage), and it was also the last in the series to show any signs of genuine inspiration. It's a weak entry in the Panther pantheon, involving a rather mundane plot about a "French Connection" drug deal that leads Inspector Clouseau--presumed murdered and now sleuthing incognito--to Hong Kong for a brash, slapstick finale that almost compensates for the routine gags that precede it. Sellers and director Blake Edwards are coasting along smoothly here, and some of the gags pay off in well-earned laughs--particularly with a clever nod to Dr. Strangelove when Clouseau dons a Toulouse-Lautrec costume. Another highlight finds Clouseau disguised as an old sea captain, complete with a leaky inflatable parrot (it looks more like a purple puffin) resting limply on his shoulder. But a later attempt to spoof Mafia kingpins is hardly up to snuff for a talent as original as Sellers, and Dyan Cannon lacks the comedic sensibility to make the most of her role as a druglord's vengeful ex-mistress. Some of the physical gags are amazingly elaborate, and it's still a riot to hear Sellers perfecting (or is that murdering?) his hilarious French accent, but while it's adequately enjoyable this movie makes you long for the glory days of the Pink Panther franchise. --Jeff Shannon

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(5 stars) - Revenge of th Pink Panther
I have always been a Peter Sellers fan and enjoy the entire Pink Panther series.

(4 stars) - The Hilarious Final Adventure of The True Inspector Clouseau
With the untimely death of Peter Sellers,2 years later,this would be the final film,with Sellers as Inspector Jacques Clouseau(not including the cutting room footage of Sellers in"Trail of The Pink Panther".)In"Revenge of The Pink Panther",A group of mobsters try to kill Clouseau,unsuccessfully.Clouseau,believed dead,teams up with Cato(Burt Kwouk)and the mob boss'(Robert Webber) mistress(Dyan Cannon),to stop the mobsters from making A massive drug transaction.Filled with the usual Karate fights with Cato,Some down right hilarious disguises,and An amazing chase finale,complete with fireworks.This film represents A fine completion to Sellers'role as Inspector Clouseau.Avoid the forthcoming"Trail"and"Curse of The Pink Panther".This film is the true bookend to Peter Sellers As Clouseau.4 stars,absolutely Hilarious,Peter Sellers was A genius.

(5 stars) - Revenge of the Pink Panther
Unbelivable how fast this was shipped to us and it was just as the seller stated. Would recommend future purchases from this seller. Thank You!!

(5 stars) - Disorganized Crime
In this exquisitely comic masterpiece, Peter Sellers takes fewer pratfalls but dons elaborate costumes and cruises through what is essentially a live-action cartoon, complete with bowling ball bombs, circles sawed through floors and rubber parrots. He's ably assisted by Herbert Lom, Bert Kwouk and Dyan Cannon who is more than just a pretty face. She takes her own pratfalls and engages in daft dialogue with Clouseau in a classic scene that involves three brandy snifters.

As for the plot, it is THE FRENCH CONNECTION meets the GODFATHER defeated by the MUPPET SHOW. Some might criticize this comedy for running on the franchise, as Blake Edwards does here, but Edwards succeeded in creating a film franchise because he knew how to deliver on expectations and go a little bit beyond. At this point, Sellers and Edwards were the kings of comedy and this is a royally funny performance.

(5 stars) - Pink Panther
One of my all time favourites. If you enjoy Peter Sellers, I recommend this DVD to you.

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