Fletch Lives: An Underrated 80s Comedy Classic?
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- Опубліковано 24 кві 2024
- By now, everyone agrees that 1985's Fletch, starring Chevy Chase, is a classic comedy. Indeed, the mixture of thriller and comedy made the movie iconic in its own way, with it an adaptation of the classic series by Gregory Mcdonald. It was such a big hit that in 1989 it got a sequel, Fletch Lives. However, while the first film is considered a classic many maintain that the sequel is terrible, mostly because it didn't bother to adapt one of Mcdonald's novels, and just became another Chevy Chase comedy. But, as our host Kier Gomes maintains, the movie is a bit of a classic in its own way, with it consistently funny (maybe even more so than the original), with a great soundtrack by Harold Flatermeyer (returning from the original) and more. We'll tell you all about why we love Fletch Lives in this video!
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My first job as a teenager was as a film projectionist. This was my first film.
1989 was a great year for comedy and movies in general,Saw this in theaters as a kid.89 also brought us Bill&Ted And The Burbs, And Batman.Thems was the days.
If you're watching Chevy Chase movies, never watch Nothing But Trouble on a psychedelic.
Dude - don't even!
That movie was weird as fuck!
@@anthonycerulli5524 Just imagine walking in on the scene with Dan Aykroyd as the dicknose judge in a courtroom with Tupac, Humpty Hump, and Chevy Chase with the bonecrusher scenes added in
I used to watch Nothing but trouble All the time!!! Dan Ackroyd and John Candy were hilarious😂 Its not an Oscar winner prob went to video superfast, but so much fun!
Phuck you, I'm doing it. Thanks for the inspiration 😅😅
I loved this movie growing up. Everybody that grew up in the 80s and 90s always had a unique handful of movies on VHS that they watched religiously... And this was one of mine. It introduced me to Chevy Chase, who I came to love for his zany, quippy humor in this above all else, and this largely influenced my sense of humor as a child. I especially loved Fletch's wacky "zippidee-doo-dah" Song of the South Plantation fantasy, and that Chevy Chase televangelist scene. 😂
And that synthesizer theme music was fire... Although I always get it confused with the Beverly Hills Cop theme.
I agree - I have very fond memories of Flech Lives, and from memory, I saw this first, then went back to watch the original. Both movies are brilliant, and I always go back to them when I want something to make me laugh on a chilled Sunday afternoon. Pure Chevy Chase brilliance!
I couldnt agree more.. but you forgot to mention Ed Harley of Harley Davidson motorcycles.. that scene was great. This movie had way more disguises and I loved it.. I dont get what the flack was that this got.. you hit the nail on the head.. it had all the best elements from the 1st one and just added onto it in this one. I do like this sequel a bit more than the original. A definite go to when I want a quick fix.
I heard back then that Chevy Chase did not even go by to the script.
Chevy was funnier than any other comedian, past or present, in several movies. Vacation, xmas Vacation, Fletch, Fletch Lives, Funny Farm, Seems Like Old Times, Caddyshack. Have thought that since a child of the 80s. I love Fletch Lives since seeing it at the theater upon release. 10/10. He is so effortlessly hilarious.
What a great review of an often overlooked Chevy Chase classic! Nicely done!
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I bought this movie in a video stores clearance bin for like $1 and I watched the absolute hell out of it. Growing up in Arkansas I knew someone who was like every single one of these ridiculous characters, so this too was a comfort film for me as a kid.
It’s been a good long time since I’ve seen Fletch Lives. I remember watching it and loving it as a kid. Great work on this video! Enjoyed it.
I never understood why the critics were so against 'Fletch Lives', it's a great film.
"This is a secure area." "Well I'm very happy for you. Most people live in terrible neighbourhoods."
Consider reviewing Dreamscape. An 80’s cult movie with Dennis Quade that I watched quite a bit back in the day!
Chevy Chase best decade was the 80s, so many classic comedies
I liked the Jon Hamm new version but the 80s movies are classics. Especially the theme and soundtruck is so good, catchy and fun
I haven't seen that yet but Hamm's surprisingly great with comedy in general.
Awesome job with the Fletch reviews very well written and done. A good movie to cover sometime would be a Christian Slater movie that doesn’t get quite the praise it deserves…Pump up the Volume. It’s my go to Slater movie 🍿 and that soundtrack is so good.
Do a video on Real Genius (1985) or Summer School (1987), those fun 80s comedies don't get enough love.....
I prefer this one over the original as well. I love listening to Hal Holbrook's vocal delivery; he's a great foil for Fletch.
"You're bluffing, Fletch."
"No I'm not."
"You think you're not, but you are."
Tom Hanks in 'The Burbs' I think is an overlooked gem from the 80s
How about doing one for Funny Farm. That's another Chevy classic
awesome content my science project 1985
I saw this in the theatre and remember liking it much less than the original. I remember thinking that Geena Davis was sorely missed. I thought it was just ok. I’ve never come across someone who loved this movie; I might give it another shot and see if I like it any better.
As a kid, I preferred Fletch Lives to the original as the humor is much more slapstick and sophomoric in the sequel. As an adult, and one who read several of the books, I grew to love the first film just as much, though they are very different films.
Thanks... gonna have to dig out the vcr and rewatch this for the 100th time...😂
One of my all time favorite movies! ❤
Totally am a fan of all the Fletch films, even the new one. I wanted to through out a wild request to review, do you remember the crazy VHS cover of Roller Blade from 86? Absolutely insane movie, and I would think that could be a fun review.
I remember seeing both films in the theater on opening weekend! I love Fletch and although Fletch Lives is nowhere near as good, it does have its share of quotable dialogue. My favorite being ,"I'd say grace but I don't want to wake it up."
Neil Simon's 'Seems Like Old Times' Another great Chase classic. I like both his Goldie Hawn era movies... Foul Play was a great movie.
«Fletch Lives» is an underrated cult classic! I love both of the 80s «Fletch»- films, and other great underrated comedies from that era are: «Foul Play», «Bachelor Party», «Funny Farm», «L.A. Story», «Dr. Detroit» and yes «Nothing But Trouble». All I hope you can cover on your channel (unless you already have and I have missed it.)
Totally agree. A great sequel to the first. I thought I was the only one who felt that way. 🙂
For what it's worth, R. Lee Ermie's preacher is more based on an earlier generation of televangelists (eg: Jimmy Swaggert) rather than Joel Osteen, as Osteen was a little kid when Fletch Lives was released
The Fletch Lives Soundtrack was finally released on CD a couple years ago!
Always had a soft spot for both Fletch movies
Wash it, wax, check the brake fluid.
Sir, this is a secure area!!!
I’m happy for you. Most people live in terrible neighborhoods.
Nothing going on at the Rotary club, I heard about this.
If I was going to hold anything against her, it certainly wouldn’t be her father.
Was she feeling ok? She felt great to me.
So many sarcastic replies!!
that is a great movie. 1989 was a cracking year of films lethal weapon 2, the last indiana jones, batman, license to kill, back to the future 2, etc. our local cinema at the time had what we called tight a$$ tuesday where you watch a movie and get popcorn and a drink for 2 dollars on the day. LOLs yeah i skipped a lot of school
Recommendation:
The Three Amigos!
How did you barely even mention Clevon Little?
I saw this first and didn’t even realise it was a sequel till the original popped up on tv one night. The first seemed tame in comparison
Great movie and great poster!
Love them both. Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah!
Any chance you’ll review King Ralph?
This is far from the best 80s comedy, but the fact that it was a 80s movie made it great. The 80s was the golden age. The sky was not the limit. Today we live in a very different era.
I personally enjoy fletch lives more. I liked the fish out of water idea of a LA guys in the bayou
I think the greatness of both Fletch films was Chevy Chase's apology for "Modern Problems".
As much as I love the first movie, this is the one I re-watch the most.
Massively underrated film.
Rewatched this a few months ago. I forgot how funny some of it was.
You should do Dudes
I like the Fletch movies
6:13 Olsteen is spoofing that Snakeoil Evabgelist by decades ✌🏻 6:37 250K is equivalent to 1 million in 2024 😮
No Brakes, No Brakes!!!!
Where the hell were Gail & Larry?
This one has some great lines... 'Ben Dover'. But of course not as good as the first, thats just impossible. Its breezy and funny and moves along. I think its great. They dont make movies like this anymore.
Chevy was brilliant when high on cocaine.
The best series of movies since....Indy?
Chevy Chase \m/
Lol, just watched this yesterday.
I may have watched this as a child and then accidentally based my entire personality on Fletcher. I should probably apologize…
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I actually prefer this over the first one
I like them differently
The original score is so perfect, and in this one Faltermeyer decided to dumb down the percussion. It feels way too “4 on the floor”
Mr bendover
I don't feel there's anything wrong with the portrayal of the KKK in this movie. I don't see why you're making a fuss about it..
Pushing the envelope of fair use. Anyone can say that they love this or that, but what exactly are they contributing, apart from saying, “Yeah, right” while sponging revenue from other people’s work without compensating them?
The difference between Fletch and Fletch Lives is the amount of leeway they gave Chevy Chase.....He was properly reigned in for Fletch, but you got more Chevy up his own ass in Fletch Lives. Should have stuck more with the books.
Movie Fletch is almost nothing like Book Fletch
Teen wolf
What the hell is a “reporto”?!
Maybe I'm totally insane but as much as i fuckin LOVED Fletch, i thought Fletch Lives was TERRIBLE. It's been close to twenty years since i watched it so i guess i gotta go back just to make sure 🥞🍴
No Geena Davis in this one, sadly.
I could never understand why it got such a bad rap,it at least equalled the 1st one in laughs
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Modern Problems.
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Too quick of a review.
Man, I’m usually with you 100%, but I couldn’t disagree more here. Fletch is Chevy’s best film, and a rare perfect movie. It’s absolutely flawless, and the sequel falls flat in the same way Back to the Future Part 2 does
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