First, a confession of my own... I've never seen the Chevy Chase Fletch movies, so take my opinion with a grain of salt, as I have zero reference point for this version.

That being said... it's not bad!

And with an 85% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, critics, at least, seem to agree. Yes, it definitely thinks it's funnier/more clever than it actually is, but that doesn't stop it from being a competent little murder mystery that at least got a few chuckles out of me, held my attention, and looked good doing it. Greg Mattola - the director of Superbad and the writer/director of Adventureland - both wrote and directed this as well, so it's got some pedigree behind it too.

Again, it's nothing special, but if you're looking for an hour-and-a-half+ to kill, and want some light-hearted entertainment, it's not a bad way to go...

Confess, Fletch
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12718300/
September 16, 2022
Theatrical + Digital

TCTTS said:

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First, a confession of my own... I've never seen the Chevy Chase Fletch movies, so take my opinion with a grain of salt, as I have zero reference point for this version.

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How is that even possible

powerbelly said:

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TCTTS said:

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First, a confession of my own... I've never seen the Chevy Chase Fletch movies, so take my opinion with a grain of salt, as I have zero reference point for this version.

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How is that even possible

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I just lost all respect for TCTTS.

So you have a homework assignment. Get to it!

Just watched the trailer last night. I think it looks pretty good. Hamm should play a good Fletch.

Seriously TC, do yourself a favor. If you like Chevy Chase even a little bit, you will love Fletch.

The only movie he's been in I've ever liked more is The Three Amigos.

Fletch is probably in my top 3 comedies. I love Fletch 2. I've read a few of the books. I forgot this was happening until I heard Hamm in Dana Carveys podcast recently.

He said he wasn't trying to just rip of Chevy because only Chevy can really do Chevy and Fletch is perfect. But this looks fantastic. Hamm is so great.

Hey! It's all ball bearings nowadays.

Flatlander said:

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Hey! It's all ball bearings nowadays.

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Looks like someone (the OP) needs a refresher

Never seen it? How?

I am afraid that I would need to know if you have seen FX, Big Trouble, Escape from New York, and a few other 80's classics before I have confidence in your recommendations again.



Can I borrow your towel, I just ran into a water buffalo....gets me every time.

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Fletch: How's the lobster thermador?
Waiter: I recommend it, but it is $80 a portion.
Fletch: Well, we'd better just have two portions of that then.

Yeah, I'm dumbfounded that you haven't seen it. Not a criticism even, just shocked,
It's such a quoted and even copied comedy, I would have thought it's almost a must watch for a screen writer.

The second one is even decent, though not as good as the first. The first one is a comedy classic.

Rocagnante said:

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I'm still trying to determine if I'm upset or not they made a Fletch movie without Chevy Chase. Was he just not available or not interested?

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Or he's nearly 80, and supposedly a giant PITA who no one wanted to deal with.

Rocagnante said:

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I'm still trying to determine if I'm upset or not they made a Fletch movie without Chevy Chase. Was he just not available or not interested?

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He might be a little old for the role at this point.

Fred "The Dorf" Dorfman

His fake names alone killed me.

What kind of a name is Poon?

Know Your Enemy said:

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What kind of a name is Poon?

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Comanche Indian

Citizen Reign said:

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Big fan of Hamm and know he is comedic, but I'm having a hard time seeing him as the idiot that was Fletch.

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Fletch wasn't an idiot per se imho. Clumsy for sure. Somewhat lazy and definitely cavalier. But he was pretty intuitive he was just a wild card and flew by the seat of his pants. He was a dogged reporter and took a lot of risks and did not follow rules. Occasionally he ended up in trouble but he was good at talking his way out of a jam.

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You know, what tipped it for me was something your wife said while we were in bed together.

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Zombie Jon Snow said:

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Citizen Reign said:

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Big fan of Hamm and know he is comedic, but I'm having a hard time seeing him as the idiot that was Fletch.

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Fletch wasn't an idiot per se imho. Clumsy for sure. Somewhat lazy and definitely cavalier. But he was pretty intuitive he was just a wild card and flew by the seat of his pants. He was a dogged reporter and took a lot of risks and did not follow rules. Occasionally he ended up in trouble but he was good at talking his way out of a jam.

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I would say this is a spot-on description of Hamm's version as well. While multiple people *call* him an "idiot," he never really acts like one. More than anything, he might subtly play up the buffoon angle to his advantage at times, but that's about it. "Cavalier" is a great way to describe him. It's mainly that he just doesn't give a sh*t what anyone else thinks of him, is always nonchalantly weaseling out of jam, etc. But yeah, he certainly shows that he has the skills/smarts to get the job done, is never not on the hunt, etc.

Are we allowed to discuss the other Fletch movies or do we have to wait until you read the books?