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See No Evil, Hear No Evil

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Wally Karue (Richard Pryor) is a blind man looking for a job. Dave Lyons (Gene Wilder) is a deaf man who runs a newsstand. When Dave hires Wally, he never imagines they'll have to work together to survive. After a murder occurs at their newsstand, they figure out who the killer is with their collective senses -- but the investigating detective (Alan North) pegs them as the main suspects. When the real killer (Joan Severance) returns to cover her tracks, the two must really cooperate to live.
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A film whose title offers words to live by as well as a warning, See No Evil, Hear No Evil proves that even a brilliant comedy duo can team up for an unfunny dud.

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Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune This dubious concept might have worked if someone had written something funny for either comic actor to say. Rated: 1/4 Mar 27, 2019 Full Review Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times "No Evil, Hear No Evil" leaves us hoping we haven't seen the of Wally and Dave. Mar 27, 2019 Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader This tasteless, formulaic, mainly unfunny, but otherwise harmless romp was scripted by five people and is served up like meat and potatoes by hack director Arthur Hiller. Mar 27, 2019 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) It's a grand shame. Pryor and Wilder vigorously driving in first place, deserved a much better vehicle. [Full review in Spanish] Jul 12, 2022 Full Review Dennis King Tulsa World And while it's not lightning this movie captures, it does generate more than the regular output of high-concept wattage usually expected from such calculated, commercial comedies. Rated: 3/5 Mar 28, 2019 Full Review Roger Hurlburt South Florida Sun-Sentinel The film is great entertainment. Mar 27, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Peter W Any alien from Mars watching this film is likely to be flummoxed by the unaccountable amount of appreciative hyperbole lavished on this film by it's adoring admirers. It's actually hard to believe that the 2 main stars had been associated with such comedic successes as Blazing Saddles and Brewster's Millions. Unfortunately, this film is based on one not- very-funny joke which outstays it's welcome within 20 minutes of the film start. Sadly, proceedings can't even be rescued by a very young Kevin Spacey playing an English crime lord. Avoid! Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 12/05/24 Full Review john w Take no notice of these so called critics , this film is comedy gold Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/23/24 Full Review zach m It’s hilarious and aged the fine wine. It has a simple plot, timeless jokes and the duo is dynamic. I don’t know or from where the critics found their stick sat on em and got to scathing, this film is not a 27% it’s rightfully at the 70% not everything is perfect but it blended together wonderfully Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/15/24 Full Review rick 4 Absolutely hilarious, one of my favorite comedies of all time. Brilliant acting by Pryor and wilder Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/17/24 Full Review susan b Very good film best actors and very funny Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/23/24 Full Review David W I've no idea what planet the critics were on when this was reviewed as it's absolutely hilarious. Wilder and Prior display awesome comic timing and chops. One of those rare films that made me cry with laughter. A comedy classic in my book. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/01/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Wally Karue (Richard Pryor) is a blind man looking for a job. Dave Lyons (Gene Wilder) is a deaf man who runs a newsstand. When Dave hires Wally, he never imagines they'll have to work together to survive. After a murder occurs at their newsstand, they figure out who the killer is with their collective senses -- but the investigating detective (Alan North) pegs them as the main suspects. When the real killer (Joan Severance) returns to cover her tracks, the two must really cooperate to live.
Director
Arthur Hiller
Producer
Marvin Worth
Screenwriter
Earl Barret, Arne Sultan, Eliot Wald, Andrew Kurtzman, Gene Wilder
Production Co
TriStar Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$45.4M
Runtime
1h 43m
Sound Mix
Surround
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