The video is presented in 1.85:1. The high definition transfer showed fine details in the foreground, such as the texture of fabrics, but the cinematographer used a limited depth of field, causing most backgrounds to be slightly out of focus. The colors were bright and consistent although flesh tones leaned toward pink. Unfortunately, the green-screen effects, especially when driving or when the skyline was altered, were obvious and distracting.
The audio is available in English in 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and 5.1 Dolby Digital. The dialogue is clear, including the exaggerated accents, and positioned in the center. The surrounds and subwoofer are put to serviceable use without being overdone, although they are not called to do a lot. Henry Mancini’s classic theme is a natural standout.
The Special Features include a Gag Reel, which was slightly over three minutes but not very funny; “Drama is Easy…Comedy Is Dangerous” (HD), a look at physical comedy and stunt work, “A Dream Team Like No Other” (HD) focused on the cast. There was also a trivia game: "Master Life – Global Crime Showdown!" The participants need to answer two out of three questions related to an item and location before moving on to the finale with questions about movie. There is also a digital copy of the movie.
Even people who dislike the movie surely can’t be dissatisfied with the standard DVD of Pink Panther cartoons. It is the first disc from The Pink Panther Classic Cartoon Collection and was also released as a single DVD entitled Vol. 1: Pranks in the Pink. In chronological order, it presents the first 27 Pink Panther cartoons, including “The Pink Phink,” Oscar-winner for Animated Short Subject. The creative team can be seen trying to get a handle on the character as the normally mute cat speaks in “Sink Pink” and “Pink Ice.” Although they started as theatrical cartoons, some have a laugh track from television airings, like “Pink Blueprint.”
The combination of material makes The Pink Panther 2 a good choice for the family.
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