The Pink Panthermovie | 2006 -

French national soccer coach Yves Gluant (Jason Statham) is murdered by a poisoned dart during a major match, and his massive diamond ring vanishes.

Some reviewers now praise it as a "misunderstood gem" and a clever parody of the murder mystery genre that uses red herrings and a proper story arc. The Pink PantherMovie | 2006

Perspectives on whether the story is "solid" vary significantly between critics and modern audiences: French national soccer coach Yves Gluant (Jason Statham)

Despite his clumsiness, Clouseau's unique "accidental brilliance" leads him to solve the crime before Dreyfus can take the credit. Reception of the Story Reception of the Story Fans often compare it

Fans often compare it favorably to other absurdist comedies like Shaun of the Dead , noting that it successfully flips common tropes on their head. The Pink Panther (2006)

While it received mostly negative critical reviews upon release, many viewers find the 2006 reboot of The Pink Panther to have a surprisingly solid and layered mystery plot for a slapstick comedy. It follows bumbling Inspector Jacques Clouseau (Steve Martin) as he investigates the murder of a famous soccer coach and the theft of the priceless Pink Panther diamond ring. Story Overview

Many critics at the time found the story "strictly pedestrian" or "boring," serving only as a thin framework for Steve Martin’s slapstick routines.