YMMV / The Pink Panther (2006)

• Awesome Moments: The animated title sequence. It's widely regarded as being the only good part of the remake. The one for the sequel isn't too shabby either.
• Awesome Music: Christophe Beck's rendition of "The Pink Panther Theme" that accompanies the animated title sequence. Also, Beyoncè performs two songs for the film. One in-character (“A Woman Like Me”), and one for the end credits that doubled as a single for the artist herself (“Check On It”). The latter, however, is infamous for its sexually-charged lyrics and the accompanying music video that’s just as racy. She must have forgot it’s a PG movie.
• Ensemble Dark Horse: A few reviewers have admitted to liking Ponton. Being played by Jean Reno likely helps.
• First Installment Wins: The film is better regarded than the sequel for trying something a little different.
• Just Here for Godzilla:
  • Many who didn't like the film have stated that the only good part is the animated title sequence. Same goes for the sequel.
  • Members of the Beyhive see this film due to Beyoncé's involvement.
• Replacement Scrappy: Steve Martin's Clouseau isn't too well-liked by fans of the original films starring Peter Sellers as Clouseau.
• Tear Jerker: Despite how much of a buffoon Clouseau has been throughout the film, the poignant moment when, after Clouseau has been taken into custody, Drefyus calmly and coldly tears him to shreds, calling him the stupidest policeman in all of France and explaining how he only called him in because he needed an idiot to flounder about with no results to draw away the media's attention, can jar rather heavily with the comedic tone of the film up until now, especially since the scene is shown with pretty much no comedy at all. It really hits home when, after Drefyus leaves, the only thing Clouseau can muster himself to do is quietly turn around to Ponton, who despite acting under Drefyus's orders clearly regrets how things ended, and ask him "You knew?" in a broken voice.
  • Later on, when Ponton takes Clouseau back home, the way he gamely tries to move forward and offers Ponton a heartfelt apology for all the difficult times he put him through can also tug at the heartstrings. Especially when Ponton replies with sincerity that It Has Been an Honor; despite all of Clouseau's clumsiness and obnoxiousness, he's clearly endeared himself to Ponton with his genuine desire to bring a murderer to justice.

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