The theme tune was the reason the child wanted to watch this film and then strangely stayed with it. It's one of those films you think you've seen but as it turns out, it was new to everyone. Some of the plot was a little complicated to explain to an eight year old, particularly the bed-hopping, and it takes a long time to get to any key point in the story. The series is known for Clouseau's pratfalls and the jousting with Cato but they really only feature sparingly and are quite restrained.
There's little to keep a younger audience entertained until the theft at the ball at the end of the film but it's a stretch to expect a child's attention to last that long. This is a film for those wishing to appreciate the acting skills of the cast, in particular Sellers and Niven.
Adult score: 3/5
Child score: 4/5
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