Fletch 1985

Vincent Canby, New York Times: A lightweight, breezy experience that, by never pretending to be anything more than what it is, disarms criticism. Read more

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: Michael Ritchie's 1985 mystery comedy has the pleasant, modest feel of a Fox B picture from the 30s. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: Whenever the move threatens to work, there's Chevy Chase with his monotone, deadpan cynicism, distancing himself from the material. Read more

Time Out: This could be Bob Hope material c1942 and Chase does acquit himself well (though with cool reserve) in the gags-to-plot transitions. What dulls the enterprise is that Ritchie so keeps his distance from every character. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: A breezy, peppy frolic and a tour de force for Chase. Read more