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Fletch

Comedy. Mystery Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher, Los Angeles journalist, really lives for his profession. As Jane Doe, he publishes articles that have caused several heads to roll in the past. Now, Fletch is at it again: In disguise as a bum, he lives at the beach, researching drugs and their dealing. One day, Fletch is addressed by Alan Stanwyk, a rich man, who asks him, the bum, a favour. For the sum of $50,000, Fletch should kill poor cancer-ridden Mr. ... [+]
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Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
"'Fletch' is more than funny; it's funny and exciting" POS
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The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter
"Admittedly, the storyline weaves all over the place, but no matter — Chase's performance and a plethora of daft and witty situations carry it past some structural rough spots"  POS
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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
"'Fletch' needed an actor more interested in playing the character than in playing himself"  NEU
United StatesUnited States TV Guide "Fast-paced and witty, this is Chase's best solo venture to date, and will hold almost anyone's attention for its well-edited 98 minutes" POS
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Newsweek
Newsweek
"Andrew Bergman's script has no comic tension and no thrills" NEG
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The New York Times
The New York Times
"An enjoyable paperback of a film, a lightweight, breezy experience that, by never pretending to be anything more than what it is, disarms criticism." POS
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