The majority of it, however, adheres to its literary inspiration.

A few individual moments go extra broad with the humor as a concession to that '80s classic. The obvious challenge here was to make a movie that could be enjoyed by Fletch-heads while still getting out from under the considerable shadow of Chevy Chase at his absolute peak. That isn't enough to ruin the fun, but it does mildly deflate what should have been a knockout finale. Oddly, Fletch becomes marginally stupid in the climactic scene, too, which is a stark contrast to the rest of the picture – and the design of the character in general. The resolution is delivered in a muddled manner, making it difficult to tie all the pieces together. Where the movie stumbles slightly is in the third act. The mystery is taken seriously, although the true pleasure is in watching the character enter a situation, assess what he needs, and outwit everybody else to get it. Having a variety of eccentrics for Fletch to cross paths with ensures consistent laughter.Ĭonfess, Fletch gets the freewheeling tone of the novels right, too. (After someone uses one of his pens, they have to put it in a cup for “dirty” writing utensils.) As a bonus, you even get to see Hamm's Mad Men co-star John Slattery in a supporting role as Frank, Fletch's old newspaper boss. Marcia Gay Harden is another standout as The Countess, Angela's flamboyant and intrusive mother, as is Kyle MacLachlan as Horan, a germophobic art dealer.

It's one of the most hilarious sequences in any movie this year. The two have an extended conversation in her kitchen where she causes one potential catastrophe after another, remaining blissfully unaware the entire time. Annie Mumolo ( Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar) steals the show as Eve, the ditzy neighbor of the guy Fletch rented the apartment from. McDonald was very committed to putting his creation amid colorful supporting characters, a quality director Greg Mottola ( Superbad) and co-writer Zev Borow retain.

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