Pink Panther (1963)

Directed by Blake Edwards

Starred David Niven, Peter Sellers, Robert Wagner, Capucine, Claudia Cardinale…

1963, United States, English

Here is one of the top caper movies of all time. Considered as a classic and one of the best caper movies.

The movie focuses on characters more than robbery itself. If you like caper movies, humoristic heist movies, you might enjoy it very much. If you are slapstick comedy fan, the fans of the genres say it is one of the best. I, as a person who isn’t fond of slapstick comedies, have to say it is far away from being one my favorite movies. But, as a Pink Panther cartoon’s fan, I can easily say that it was one of the best opening credits I have ever seen though. Ah, and I almost forgot; the movie has a very controversial final, which I disliked, that some audiences say they almost fell in love with the movie until they saw the final and hated right after it, while many of others say they didn’t mind it.

The movie won an Oscar for Best Music, Score. Won a BAFTA for Best British Actor (Sellers). Peter Sellers won another award in Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture Actor in a Musical / Comedy. In brief, the movie proves its strength comedy wise.

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If you look for;

a classic comedy heist

a caper movie

a good slapstick movie

a movie focuses on characters more than the heist

then this is your movie.

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If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:
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The Ladykillers (2004)
I soliti ignori / Big Deal on Madonna Street (1958)

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Degree: Caper Movie

Sub-Category: Jewelry Robbery

Excellence of Robbery Plan: 2/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 1/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 2/5

Actors' Performances: 3/5

Excitement Level: 1/5

Surprise Level: 1/5

Humor Level: 2/5

Originality of the Story in General: 1/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 1/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 1/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.