Fletch (Fletch: El Increible) [NTSC/REGION 1, 3 & 4 DVD. Import-Latin America]

I saw this on vhs as a kid and 30 years later it still stands. I don't think I've seen in in 20+ years but I remember it vividly. Chevy was so adorable back then. And car chases were dynamic without being ridiculous.One of my fav lines of all movies:"If I had a nickel for everyone of Alan's fly buddies who hit on me I'd be a very rich woman.""You are a very rich woman.""See."It's a simple, yet delightful movie. Two thumbs up.

Respectfully, I must disagree with the previous poster concerning the transfer quality of this Blu-ray.I have not seen the Jane Doe Edition; however, coming from the 1998 Widescreen DVD release, the improvement in detail and clarity on this Blu-ray is nothing short of PHENOMENAL.This transfer is reminiscent of CDs made from analog recordings -- you know, the CDs which have that standard disclaimer that CD audio is so detailed it can reveal limitations in the analog source tape. Ditto for this Blu-ray -- this is perhaps the most true-to-the-film-source video transfer I've yet to see on a Blu-ray (and I've see a lot of 'em). So any grain or "coarse texture" you see IMHO would be relics from the original film. And, while I'm no expert, isn't it more logical that the presence of grain would indicate a relative LACK of video processing? After all, processing would be done to smooth out the texture and get rid of the grain, not the reverse, no?So yeah, there's some grain in the dark shots, and the close-up head shots give a lot of shine off the edges of the hairstyles. But that's because you're seeing the original film in all its imperfect glory. The colors are beautifully natural, almost subdued in keeping with a 1985 film -- none of the greenish tinge put there on purpose in the Matrix or the new Bourne films. And most shots are incredibly detailed and natural-looking. For example, you can see every wave and strand of hair in Gail Stanwyk's bountiful '80s hairstyle, and the edge of the haircap is clearly visible on Fletch's forehead in his roller-skating-mystic scenes.I can't comment on the sound separation, as my speakers are not hooked up to my A/V receiver at the moment, but everything DID sound crystal-clear through my Sennheiser wireless headphones, with great bass.

For my money, Fletch is the best film Chevy Chase ever made. I can pop it in my player almost any time and still find the movie just as funny, no matter how many times I've seen it. And yet, the film is too often dismissed as just another dated piece of 1980s pop-culture. Or worse, it is deemed the sole highlight of Chase's career that subsequently went downhill over the years.So why does Fletch continue to inspire such a strong and loyal following after almost 20 years? Insanely quotable dialogue, a colorful assortment of character actors and, of course, Chevy Chase's inimitable, vintage smart-aleck mode.Chase shows a stellar range of physical comedy in this movie. His technique ranges from broader displays, such as the dream sequence when he imagines himself as the unusually aggressive L.A. Lakers star power forward, to more subtle bits such as when he bangs his nose into a door, posing as the accident-prone Mr. Poon.Capitalizing on the immensely popular action comedy, Beverly Hills Cop, Fletch adheres to the same formula: the maverick protagonist who has a problem with authority, the use of multiple disguises to get in and out of dicey situations for comedic effect, the obligatory car chase, and even the hopelessly dated synth-soundtrack by Harold Faltermeyer. Fletch deviates in one significant aspect: Chase's character never uses a gun (he also repeatedly gets the bejeezus kicked out of him).Fletch is essentially a vehicle tailor-made for Chevy Chase. It plays to Chase's strengths; in addition to his affinity for physical comedy, the movie is famous for showcasing his trademark deadpan delivery of dialogue and his knack for playing a wide variety of characters - abilities he perfected on Saturday Night Live. Chase expertly juggles Fletch's numerous aliases. From the likes of the absent-minded, Dr. Rosenrosen to Mr. Underhill's country club "friend," John Cocktosten, Chase makes each one distinctive and hilariously memorable.Another aspect of Fletch that makes it so memorable is the strong supporting cast. The film features character actors like Joe Don Baker as the slimy Chief of Police Karlin (who brings a wonderfully scary intensity to his role), George Wendt as the amiable drug dealer Fat Sam, Tim Matheson as the double-dealing bigamist Alan Stanwyk, M. Emmet Walsh as the probing Dr. Dolan, and a young, pre-Thelma and Louise Geena Davis as Larry, Fletch's ever loyal co-worker. One of the joys of the movie is how Chase interacts with all these people and how they react to his flippant, off-handed remarks. Watch him in action in the hospital sequence as he confuses and befuddles the staff in order to get the information he wants -- it's not only what he says to them but, more importantly, how he delivers the dialogue that makes it so funny.More so than in any other film, Fletch is classic Chevy Chase. While he's in exceptional form in Caddyshack and National Lampoon's Vacation, they don't showcase his unique talents as befittingly as Fletch. In every scene, Chase does a fantastic job carrying the picture.

Chevy Chase is a total crack-up in "Fletch"---no matter how many times I've watched it, I still find myself lol throughout the movie.Two hilarious scenes that come to mind are when Fletch casually charges an outrageously expensive lunch to the Underhills, who ends up furiously pounding on Mrs. Stanwyck's cottage door, demanding payment, The other scene is when Fletch hops into a stolen convertible sports car along with a hapless, freaked out teenager, determined to elude the police who are chasing him. Classic Chevy Comedic moves--take a break from an overly serious world, and have a good laugh watching this movie....Cheers! --woody

Fletch is funny movie with Chevy Chase when he was still in his prime. Fletch is a reporter looking to break a big story on the drugs being sold on the public beaches. With twists and turns of information, he does break the big story with a happy ending with Fletch walking away with the girl. This movie was made without all the outlandish trappings that are found in the National Lampoon movies but Chevy Chase does do some physical comedy but for the most part it has a good story. I would recommend this movie to past the time.