The Pink Panthermovie | 2006 Apr 2026

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

French national soccer coach Yves Gluant (Jason Statham) is murdered by a poisoned dart during a major match, and his massive diamond ring vanishes. The Pink PantherMovie | 2006

Despite his clumsiness, Clouseau's unique "accidental brilliance" leads him to solve the crime before Dreyfus can take the credit. Reception of the Story Many critics at the time found the story