Fletch Lives (1989)

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Fletch Lives (1989) – Fletch is a fish out of water in small-town Louisiana, where he’s checking out a tumbledown mansion he’s inherited. When a woman he flirts with turns up dead, he becomes a suspect and must find the killer and clear his name.

Director: Michael Ritchie (The Bad News Bears, Smile)

Writer: Leon Capetanos (Fletch)

Release Date: March 17, 1989

Domestic Box Office: $39.5 million

Fletch Lives (1989)

The Good: Chevy Chase is in top form as the wisecracking reporter Irwin Fletcher. The supporting cast is also excellent, with Hal Holbrook, Julianne Phillips, and R. Lee Ermey all giving memorable performances. The film is full of laughs, suspense, and mystery.

The Bad: The plot is a bit convoluted, and the film’s climax is a bit anticlimactic.

Top 5 Cast:

  • Chevy Chase as Irwin Fletcher
  • Hal Holbrook as Sam Sloan
  • Julianne Phillips as Connie Kowalski
  • R. Lee Ermey as Sheriff Vollmer
  • Richard Libertini as Artie Straub

“Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you. Amen. What? Other sins? Uh, I parked in a handicap spot on my way up here. Actually, on a handicap person. I told him I’d be back in five minutes, so that’s not such a big deal.” – Fletch

Reviews:

  • “A hilarious and suspenseful sequel that is sure to please fans of the original.” – Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
  • “Chevy Chase is in top form, and the supporting cast is also excellent. A must-see for fans of comedy and mystery.” – Gene Siskel, Chicago Tribune
  • “A fun and entertaining film that is sure to put a smile on your face.” – The New York Times
  • “A clever and witty film that is sure to keep you guessing until the very end.” – Variety
  • “A sharp and funny film that is sure to please fans of Chevy Chase.” – Rolling Stone

Cinematic Importance: Fletch Lives is a classic comedy film that is sure to stand the test of time. It is a must-see for fans of Chevy Chase, comedy, and mystery. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $39 million at the box office. It was also well-received by critics, with many praising Chase’s performance and the film’s humor. Fletch Lives is considered to be one of the best comedy films of the 1980s.

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