Film Forum
Episode Recap
Episode 6
Films Reviewed: Curious George and The Pink Panther (2006)
Commentary: Love Stinks!
Featurette: A Jack Johnson music video from Curious George
Regarding Curious George:
Matt: This is a children’s movie. It’s colorful, it’s pleasant and it’s harmless. However, everyone over the age of six will be bored out of their skulls watching this. If you are a parent, this will entertain your tykes for 80 or so minutes. But I recommend you just listen to the soundtrack. A generous two and a half stars.
Aron: Yes, it’s a film for children.
And yes, the colors are vibrant.
But the movie does have more than a few pleasures, especially in the
voice work. It was great to hear Dick
Van Dyke
Average Rating: *** (out of ****)
Regarding The Pink Panther (2006):
Aron: Steve Martin is given the unenviable task of replacing Peter Sellers as Inspector Jacques Clouseau, and he almost delivers the goods. However, to be honest, he is no Peter Sellers. The film does have quite a few laughs and some nice comedic set ups, but you won’t forget Blake Edwards. Two and a half stars.
Matt: Not only is Steve Martin not Peter Sellers, Kevin Kline is no Herbert Lom. Nor is Jean Reno a Burt Kwok. However, the animated titles featuring Henry Mancini’s music is still great. Not enough to waste the rest of the film, though. One and a half stars.
Average Rating: ** (out of ****)
Commentary: Since this episode aired on Valentine’s Day (or National Singles Awareness Day), Aron and Matt took a few minutes to look at those films where love, sadly, doesn’t conquer all. Favorites include Fatal Attraction and the various versions of Romeo and Juliet.
Featurette: A Jack Johnson music video from Curious George. Lots of pretty colors and a mellow guitar.