Unforgettable Hotel Escapades and Comic Caper Classics: Spotlight on the Pink Panther Series

1. In Bruges 2008，IMDB Rating: 7.9, IMDB Votes: 465374, ID: 0780536
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In Bruges concerns two hitmen, Ray and Ken, who are sent to the small Belgian city of Bruges for a respite after a failed mission. In this quiet and beautiful city, they enjoy the scenery while facing their inner struggles and regrets. When they receive new orders, the story gradually turns darker and friendship, morality and redemption become key themes.
2. The Florida Project 2017，IMDB Rating: 7.6, IMDB Votes: 130568, ID: 5649144
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The Florida Project is about the daily lives of a group of people living on the fringes of society in a cheap hotel near Disneyland. The film focuses on the experiences of the children growing up and the struggles of the residents to survive, showing their warmth and strength in the midst of difficult circumstances. Willem Dafoe plays the hotel manager, a kind character who quietly watches over the residents and brings a warm human touch.
3. The Suite Life Movie 2011，IMDB Rating: 5.1, IMDB Votes: 4710, ID: 1754799
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The Suite Life Movie is about the adventures of twin brothers Chuck and Kodi. After an accidental science experiment, they are drawn into a journey filled with thrills and humour.
4. The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 2015，IMDB Rating: 6.5, IMDB Votes: 36102, ID: 2555736
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The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel continues the story of a group of retired British senior citizens living in India. The film follows the owner of the Marigold Hotel, a young Sun Jai, as he strives to expand the hotel into a larger and more attractive holiday resort. Meanwhile, the hotel’s retired guests face their own life challenges and emotional growth.
5. The Hotel New Hampshire 1984，IMDB Rating: 5.9, IMDB Votes: 9285, ID: 0087428
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The film tells the story of the Berry family, who run a hotel called the New Hampshire. The film presents an absurd yet heartwarming family atmosphere by showing the strange and complicated events that take place in the hotel.
6. Grand Hotel 1932，IMDB Rating: 7.3, IMDB Votes: 21059, ID: 0022958
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Grand Hotel (1932) is about multiple character threads that take place in a luxury hotel in Berlin. The film focuses on the different guests of the hotel, whose fates intertwine to reveal different characters and emotional conflicts. The film shows the golden age of Hollywood at the beginning of the 20th century and profoundly reflects the multi-faceted nature of human nature.
7. The Hangover 2009，IMDB Rating: 7.7, IMDB Votes: 855395, ID: 1119646
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The Hangover (2009) is about a group of friends trying to piece together all the events that took place after a chaotic bachelor party in Las Vegas. A variety of absurd plots and unexpected twists and turns occur throughout, consistently keeping the audience laughing.
8. The Pink Panther 1963，IMDB Rating: 7.0, IMDB Votes: 57184, ID: 0057413
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The Pink Panther (1963) is about a famous French detective, Inspector Clouseau, who is assigned to investigate a jewellery theft involving a precious diamond called the Pink Panther. Overlooked for his clumsiness and a series of hilarious blunders, Inspector Clouseau eventually uncovers the truth about the theft through a series of coincidences and serendipitous discoveries.
9. The Pink Panther 2 2009，IMDB Rating: 5.6, IMDB Votes: 48883, ID: 0838232
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The Pink Panther 2 (2009) continues the adventures of Inspector Clouseau as he pursues the internationally famous theft of the Pink Panther diamonds. The film follows Crusoe and his team, including new members, as they investigate and try to recover the stolen diamonds.
10. The Pink Panther Strikes Again 1976，IMDB Rating: 7.1, IMDB Votes: 32292, ID: 0075066
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The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) is drawn into an international conspiracy with the goal of hunting down his former boss, a mad scientist who orchestrates a series of crazy crimes. The film is full of exaggerated plots and slapstick humour, and Crusoe’s bumbling and all-or-nothing detective ways will have the audience laughing.
11. The Return of the Pink Panther 1975，IMDB Rating: 7.0, IMDB Votes: 29948, ID: 0072081
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The Return of the Pink Panther centres around the return of Inspector Clouseau, who takes over the investigation of the stolen Pink Panther diamond case. Despite Crusoe’s repeated jokes due to his clumsy and unconventional approach to the case, he manages to track down the true whereabouts of the diamonds by using his intuition and relentless hard work.
12. Trail of the Pink Panther 1982，IMDB Rating: 4.8, IMDB Votes: 11324, ID: 0084814
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Trail of the Pink Panther is a patchwork of outtakes and new footage, stitched together after Peter Sellers’ death. The film follows a journalist’s quest to uncover the mysterious disappearance of Inspector Clouseau. While it lacks the coherence and charm of its predecessors, it offers a nostalgic look at Sellers’ iconic character. The movie’s humor is hit-or-miss, but it still manages to provide a few laughs and a sense of nostalgia for fans of the series.
13. Curse of the Pink Panther 1983，IMDB Rating: 4.3, IMDB Votes: 6717, ID: 0085384
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Curse of the Pink Panther introduces a new detective, Clifton Sleigh, who is even more incompetent than Clouseau. The film’s plot centers around Sleigh’s bumbling attempts to find the missing Clouseau. While it doesn’t quite capture the magic of the earlier films, it has its moments of humor and slapstick comedy. The performances are decent, but the movie ultimately feels like a lesser entry in the Pink Panther series.
14. Son of the Pink Panther 1993，IMDB Rating: 3.9, IMDB Votes: 5974, ID: 0108187
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Son of the Pink Panther stars Roberto Benigni as the illegitimate son of Inspector Clouseau. The film follows his clumsy attempts to rescue a kidnapped princess. While Benigni’s physical comedy is entertaining, the movie suffers from a weak script and lackluster direction. It doesn’t quite live up to the legacy of the original films, but it has its moments of charm and humor.
15. Revenge of the Pink Panther 1978，IMDB Rating: 6.6, IMDB Votes: 23447, ID: 0078163
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Revenge of the Pink Panther is a hilarious and entertaining film that sees Inspector Clouseau faking his own death to catch a drug kingpin. Peter Sellers delivers a fantastic performance, and the movie is filled with memorable gags and slapstick humor. The plot is engaging, and the film’s comedic timing is spot-on. It’s a fitting tribute to Sellers’ iconic character and a must-watch for fans of the series.