Fletch (The "Jane Doe" Edition)
by Michael Ritchie
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Actor: Chevy Chase, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Joe Don Baker, Richard Libertini, Tim MathesonDirector: Michael Ritchie
Brand: NBC Universal
Cinematographer: Fred Schuler
Editor: Richard A. Harris
Writer: Gregory McDonald
Writer: Andrew Bergman
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; French (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 2.0; Spanish (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 2.0
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, NTSC, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 98 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-05-01
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Universal Pictures
Movie Reviews of Fletch (The "Jane Doe" Edition)
Movie Review: Movie - 5 Stars, Extras - NO STARS
Summary: 5 Stars
The exec at Universal who approved of the extras on this DVD needs to be fired... or better yet, escorted to the Hollywood border and banished for life. I have never seen worse extras on a DVD - these extras are so bad, I would rather have a version of the DVD without them.
The extras completely disrespect this film.
I want my money back.
The film is probably Chevy Chase's best work... and one of the few good mystery films to come out of Hollywood since CHINATOWN.
So what do we get for extras? A completely self-indulgent film starring the *producer of the extras* who thinks that he is funny - but he is not. He does a pile of lame gags that are not funny, and interviews some cast and crew memebers - which would be okay, except at least half of the interviews are about *him* - the producer of the extras! He's some guy in his late 20s who obviously thinks the world revolves around him. After a few minutes, you're tired of the guy - his ego is *massive* and his talent is miniscule.
No Chevy Chase interview - which is weird because Chase has done all kinds of low budget films lately - many haven't even been released (BAD MEAT).
Also - nothing about the Fletch novels by Greg Mcdonald - the *source* of the character and story. The novels were so popular that they bought the rights to use the novel's logo for the movie. But from these extras you would never even know there was a book - let alone and entire series. And you's never know these books are big award winners, and bestsellers. They just ignore the books completely.
Instead of any behind the scenes, instead of anything about the books, instead of anything about the director (who made some great stuff - and made Robert Redford into a big star), instead of anything that focuses on the very clever plotting of the story (from the book), we get a short about the extras producer and a bunch of random clips from the film.
Someone at Universal should lose their job over this.
See the movie, avoid the extras at all costs.
- Bill
Summary of Fletch (The "Jane Doe" Edition)
Includes: 3-D Lenticular Packaging Chevy Chase is at his hilarious best as Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher, a newspaper reporter who changes his identity more often than his underwear. While working on a drug expose, he stumbles onto a scam that gets him up to his byline in murder, police corruption and forbidden romance. For this ace newsman, it'll be the story of the year, if he can only stay alive till the deadline. Featuring all-new bonus features, Fletch: The "Jane Doe" Edition is a must-own comedy-thriller classic. Just don't call him "Irwin"! Starring: Chevy Chase, Tim Matheson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Joe Don Baker, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Richard Libertini, M. Emmet Walsh, George Wendt, Kenneth Mars, Geena Davis Directed by: Michael RitchieSimilar DVD Movies
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