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Second Sight [VHS]

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Much like Vibes with Cyndi Lauper and Jeff Goldblum but funnier. With John Larroquette (Night Court), Bess Armstrong (High Road To China), Stuart Pankin (Not Necessarily The News), Bronson Pinchot (Perfect Strangers, Beverly Hills Cop 1 & 3) This movie also has police action in it and kidnapping. A kidnapping occurs and the Second Sight detective agency is hired to handle it. They bring in a man and his psychic partner Bobby to handle the case. What's funny about this is the part where they're in Larroquette's office, and Armstrong who plays a nun in this notices Bobby dancing rather strangely like he has to go to the bathroom. And she says, "Bobby you have to go to the bathroom?" He says, "No." Larroquette says, "Then why are you doing the pee-pee dance?" I just about died laughing when I saw this part. The low budget CGI effects in this movie are cool even when Bobby stops a bullet from hitting Larroquette's character in the face. I wish that Warner Bros. would put this movie out as a RErelease on DVD cause it is very funny and deserves to be brought back from the 80's archieves.

This has always been one of my favorite comedies. Made when Bronson Pinchot and John Larroquette were both at the height of their careers, this movie was, as I recall, a flop at the box office. Ok, it's not exactly Shakespeare. But if you take it for what it is (a dumb comedy), you'll get a laugh out of this movie. I've waited for years for it to come out on DVD, and here it is. No extras or anything, just the movie. But it looks good and it laught good.

Wonderfully funny movie. I watch it over and over. Highly recommended to anyone who likes to laugh.

This has always been one of my favorite movies of all time. Lots of laughs and a very original movie.

Even after watching many times, there are several parts that still make me giggle, if not laugh out loud. It's a touching movie yet full of fun. Recommended for those who enjoy a bit of magic in there lives.

From spirit guides taking over, to gangster shootouts, this one will keep you on the edge of your seat and wanting more.

Happy Watching

John Larroquette is the head of a detective agency that is hired to find a missing person, probably kidnapped. They employ the help of a mystic/psychic to help find the missing girl.

I have been looking for this movie for quite some time. This movie is so funny and anyone who didn't enjoy it never wanted the Grinch to have a heart. To all of the people who like to laugh and have good feelings when you think about what made you laugh years later are automatically members of the Good Hearted People Society! Keep laughing - you'll live longer :)

Alright. Granted, this movie is not exactly an over the boards smash. That said, it really isn't so bad. To be sure, there are a lot of silly moments, but remember, it's a comedy. The story starts by introducing us to a detective agency that is not doing so well. John Larroquette plays Willis, who may seem obnoxious and annoying. However, as we grow to know him, we start to understand his frustrations. He left the Boston Police Force on less than good terms, and (to say the least) he has to deal with his less than normal partners. Preston (Stuart Pankin) is a nice enough guy, but his fascination with scientific aspects of situations often distracts him from performing at optimal levels. The other partner (Bobby) has seemingly boundless psychic abilities. (Not only can he read thoughts, but he has the power of mind over matter.) What prevents Bobby from being an invincible ally is that his eccentricities often get in the way of his duties and cause less than desirable consequences. (As we see more of this, we can understand the frustrations of Willis.) Bobby's spiritual guide (Murray) also offers some laughs, but he is not without angry emotions that lead to dangerous consequences. Moving on, a nun (Sister Elizabeth) and her assistant go to these unusual detectives over a hit and run case. Our poor detectives fail miserably. But in the process they learn that Sister Elizabeth had a tragic past with Bobby's spirit guide Murray. Later, our detectives learn that the hit and run incident was only part of a plan to kidnap the cardinal. So while our poor detectives failed in the simple hit and run case, they decide to uncover the mystery behind the cardinal's kidnapping. In my opinion, what makes this comedy work is that as silly as it gets, it avoids becoming an utter farce. The bumbling detective agency not only goes through moral development, but they actually start to pull together more, and become more effective. This is a lot more convincing than so called Hollywood heroes who are faultless and indestructible. Also, there is some violence in the story, but it is well placed, and the story doesn't take a back seat to it. Special kudos to Bess Armstrong for playing a very human nun. Perhaps the most hilarious scene is in the final chase when our heroes find themselves surrounded by the villains. Preston lets out a curse of despair; Sister Elizabeth gives a swift kick to the villain putting him out of action; but before their escape, Sister Elizabeth tells Preston: "Watch your language." Not only does this movie juggle comedy and suspense well, but it also allows the characters to go through moral development. My advice is to understand that this is a comedy, don't take it to seriously, and give it a chance.

BUY THIS VIDEO! John Larroquette's greatest film! If you like psychic detective movies with former cast members from Perfect Strangers, this movie is for you. Not since Stewartess School with Mark Lynn Baker have I seen such a work of cinema genius!

This film has everything an outstanding comedy needs -- good writing, great acting, zany action -- with the extra zing of a paranormal theme. I've seen it many times, and never failed to laugh out loud at the antics of Bronson Pinchot as a child-like psychic and John Laroquette as the guy who tries to make use of him -- and hides his friendship for him. Together with a nerdy scientist, they run a detective agency that has found phenomenal success through Pinchot's special ability.

The laughs start BEFORE the credits, and continue as the trio investigate a case that needs all their attention and skill. I won't say more than that about the plot, but I can tell you to watch for some of my favorite scenes with the keywords: "orange beef," "pistachio," and "wee-wee." Happy viewing . . .