So now Murphy's a director and scriptwriter too, in a not very atmospheric conjuration of an after-hours gambling and prostitution house of the 1930s. The direction is plain and pedestrian, not at all flashy, but that fits in with the period. The script (ahead of which we always seem to be one step) would be several pounds lighter, and with no loss of wit, if it shook out all the "f" words. The tone, in both departments, is maddeningly fickle

a relatively decent movie, that adds some really good humor to an otherwise dramatic, but light hearted movie. i was surpised to find this--even though i had never even heard of it. it blends caper, comedy, drama, and romance very well and never bores.

Actually not bad, but no wonder Eddie hasn't directed much since

A lot of swearing but not much else.

Passes the time.

Not even Richard Pryor could save this. And Richard Pryor saved See No Evil, Hear No Evil with Gene Wilder's assistance.

???WTF

well shot but flat

An entertaining enough underdog story with a fun plot and a great script. However, don't be fooled by the poster- this film belongs to Richard Pryor and the more minor characters; it's a testament to Eddie Murphy's writing and directing skill that he doesn't feel the need to put himself first and attempt to upstage the rest of the venerable cast.

ok

I guess it tries to be hip.