Classical Visions #2 - Fletch

Fletch is a 1985 comedy film about a wisecracking investigative newspaper reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher (Chevy Chase), who writes under the name of Jane Doe. The film was based on the popular Gregory Mcdonald novels, the screenplay was written by Andrew Bergman and it was directed by Michael Ritchie.

In the 1970s, Burt Reynolds and Mick Jagger were considered to portray Fletch on the big screen but these suggestions were rejected by Mcdonald. The author agreed to the casting of Chevy Chase despite never seeing the comedian in anything. Chase reportedly enjoyed the role because it allowed him to play several different characters and work with props. In a 2004 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Chase confirmed this was his favorite role.

Fletch earned several positive reviews from critics and performed well at the box office and home video. It has since developed a cult following and was followed by a 1989 sequel, Fletch Lives. A prequel, Fletch Won, has been in talks for more than a decade.

One of the greats, this movie just captures the 80's so perfectly. The acting and the story are right up there, it's very well done. I've seen this movie over 70 times easy in my life and it never gets stale or old. Always a thrill to watch this classic. Probably my favorite movie starring Chevy Chase. There is just so many wisecracks you will be forever quoting this movie.
I remember reading there is still heaps of cut footage from this movie, so it's about time those Universal Pictures bastards did a proper release package with everything included on the discs. 
"Why don't we go lay on the bed and I'll fill you in? "