Fletch Reviews

Light-hearted fun, but not as great as it could have been

Saturday Night Live vehicles are a funny old bag. They can be pretty terrible a lot of the time (see virtually any other Chevy Chase film) but, very occasionally, something like 'Wayne's World' will pop out. 'Fletch' is definitely better than average, but it's not quite got the appeal of Wayne.

Part of the problem is the character - Fletch is an investigative reporter with lots of sassy one-liners and the ability to talk rings round anyone. This is great fun, of course, particularly when he is given a hilariously thorough medical examination (don't ask), but it becomes clear halfway through that the comic possibilities are far from limitless.

The movie also suffers from a typically 80s thriller plotline: a rich businessman, dying from cancer, has employed Fletch to assassinate him. Rolled up in all of this is a drug-smuggling operation, a corrupt police force and insurance fraud. Intriguing stuff, sure, but it does mean that 'Fletch' errs often on the side of tense villain-chasing rather than out-and-out comedy.

But it IS funny, which is what matters at heart, and is guaranteed to raise more than a few belly laughs. Just don't expect anything more!

chevey chase at his best

one of the best comedys to come out of the 80's. this film certainly shows chevey chase at his wise cracking best. its an interesting story about an undercover reporter trying to crack a drug ring. if you like slick wise cracking early 80's comedys then i would recomend this film. it has all the things that can make a good movie, pretty ladys, car chases, comedy and a cool sound track from the man that brought you the sound track to beverly hills cop harold faltermyer.

check it out its worth a watch.

Superb Classic

If you've seen it before then you don't need me to tell you how good it is. If you haven't then add it to your list now.

Chevy Chase at his Best

This was one of the true comedy classics of the 80's chevy on top form. I love this movie.

I would recommend this to you all

Light hearted comedy

I remember watching this movie around 10 years ago. It was funny for its time. Could have imagined myself laughing all through this movie, but I didn't - humour has changed so much. Despite this, the storyline is good and it is an easy watch.

"Look! Innocent Babies!" Classic lines, classic Chevy Chase flick. Own it now and have watched it many times - laughing again and again each time.

i watched this films years ago and couldnt remember it but after watching it i found it was still as funny with some funny sarcasm.This was a film with chevy chase in his prime.I recommend this to anyone that wants a light hearted comedy that will make you laugh and keep you guessing.

Very funny

lots of laffs a minute in this 1, chevy chases best if i say so myself. rent it now!

An all-time comedy great

Not just the best comedy to come out of the eighties but one of the best comedies of all time. A performance of pure genius from Mr Chevy Chase.

Fletch - What a cracker!

Chevvy at his best.

Such a cracker.

If you haven't seen it, why not?

get it,

Watch it,

Enjoy it.