Steve Martin was perfect for this remake and in some respects his imbecilic behaviour is just what is expected of Clouseau by a younger audience. The child enjoyed this version more than the original Sellers version because it relies a lot more of idiotic pratfalls. The absurdist comedy entertains the child and the more simplistic plot makes it easier to digest. That makes this less of a film to engage an adult audience and suggests that this was specifically targeted at the junior audience. Whilst Martin can't replace Sellers as Clouseau he makes for some entertaining silliness that the kids can enjoy.
Adult score: 2/5
Child score: 4/5
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