The last 20 minutes of this movie were forged by God in heaven.

I don’t think there’s ever been a movie that’s made me laugh harder. The first fight with Cato and the dentist scene have both made me laugh to the point of crying and/or coughing uncontrollably. Burt Kwouk and Herbert Lom deserve way more love. 

There are so many throwaway moments that are so funny too, like Clouseau pulling Chevalier’s tie at the desk or Dreyfus saying “I have to tinkle again, don’t do anything until I get back.” I had to rewind and watch the tie gag multiple times. I love this movie so much. 

Kino’s 4K disc is wonderful. The transfer looks gorgeous.

There are fewer than 75 words spoken in the third act (most of which are just variations of “Come on, kill me, I’m here, do it”). At one point there’s a 12 minute stretch with no dialogue at all. John McTiernan deserves so much more love.