Fletch

Pecker · 10-11-2007, 10:17 AM

One of my favourite '80's comedies came up on Sky HD a few weeks back, and it's been sitting in my planner until last night.

I thought I'd post here, as it's a HD Film, not a HD TV Programme.

The PQ on Fletch was very good indeed for the vast majority of the film, with just a few scenes looking soft.

The colour wasn't brilliant, but the image was very sharp.

BTW, the film started with a Universal logo, so it'll be HD DVD if it comes out on disc.

If it looks as good as this (and on disc it should, if anything, look better), it'll be well worth buying.

Steve W

Ufotone · 10-11-2007, 12:45 PM

Agreed. Looked great and one of my favs too.

I tend not to buy many comedies on disc but this one I will

Tony

7hil · 11-11-2007, 12:36 PM

I love Fletch. The soundtrack is wicked.

AnthonyG · 11-11-2007, 9:43 PM

Fletch is one of my favorite movies.

To be honest I have been longing for a SE DVD release for some time now. But an HD-DVD release would just make my year.

DrPepper · 12-11-2007, 1:55 PM

Great movie.The sequel is good as well.

[Fletch is being framed for drug possession by two very large cops]
Fletch: You fellas wanna read me my rights?
Detective #2: You have the right to remain silent. You have the right
to have your face kicked in by me. You have the right to have your
balls stomped by him.
Fletch: I'll waive my rights.

Desk Sergeant: You better take his picture while he still has a face.

[Fletch has just been incarcerated by the chief of police]
Fletch: Can't keep me here, chief.
Chief Karlin: Maybe I'm not going to keep you in here. Maybe I'm going
to blow your brains out.
Fletch: Well, now, I'm no lawyer, but I do believe that's a violation of
my rights.

TarPot · 13-11-2007, 8:28 AM

May I borrow your towel for a second? My car just hit a water buffalo.

Pecker · 13-11-2007, 9:26 AM

"You using the whole fist there, Doc?"

Steve W

Razor · 13-11-2007, 9:29 AM

I have to rewatch this. Its been years since I have seen this movie.

pRot3us · 13-11-2007, 4:49 PM

I prefer the sequel.

7hil · 13-11-2007, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pRot3us

I prefer the sequel.

Really? I don't remember much about it.

*r47463* · 13-11-2007, 11:00 PM

Fletch has got to be one of the best comedies ever made.

Madeline: I'm sorry, who are you again?
Fletch: I'm Frieda's boss.
Madeline: Who's Frieda?
Fletch: My secretary.

pRot3us · 14-11-2007, 4:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7hil

Really? I don't remember much about it.

Fletch Lives

Really deserves a better rating than the imbd one to be honest. Theres a great scene with R. Lee Ermey (drill instructor off Full Metal Jacket) as a tele-vangelist.

rickyroma · 14-11-2007, 5:25 PM

"It's all ball bearings these days "

True Romance · 14-11-2007, 5:29 PM

where did it all go wrong for Chevy Chase? just looked at his Filmography and for the last ten years all he seems to have done is tv and voice over work. Come on Chevy I know you can still make a come back

Oh Christmas Vacation was one of his best films.

Neil.

Creamstick · 14-11-2007, 5:47 PM

I saw him on a Saturday Night Live : The Music special a while ago, fronting the segment that covered the early years, and he was wearing a baseball cap, shades and had so much make-up on he resembled his character in Memoirs of an Invisible Man.

As an aside, when he was a kid, a mate of mine thought that when there was a Chevy Chase movie on TV, that meant it was a car chase film. He says he'd ask to stay up to watch it, only to rarely find any car chases, but the same guy was always the lead character.

7hil · 18-12-2007, 8:09 PM

Fletch is coming to HD-DVD on 11th March 2008

according to HDD.

dllord · 19-12-2007, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7hil

Fletch is coming to HD-DVD on 11th March 2008

according to HDD.

Cool. I've got it on DVD, but I havn't got Fletch Lives on DVD cause it was impossible to find localy so i hope that comes out on HD-DVD too!

Pecker · 19-12-2007, 7:07 AM

Great stuff!

$30. Will probably sell for $20 = £10.

Can't wait. I was amazed how good it looked on SKY HD.

Steve W

True Romance · 02-01-2008, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7hil

Fletch is coming to HD-DVD on 11th March 2008

according to HDD.

Universal has announced plans to release the Chevy Chase comedy Fletch on HD DVD on 11 March. Beloved by fans and critics alike, the notable yuk-fest will arrive on high-def with a 1.85:1 1080p transfer, and both Dolby TrueHD 5.1 and Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 sound mixes. We’ll also get handful of featurettes and the film’s trailer. SRP is $29.98.

John Henry · 07-03-2008, 3:57 AM

$12.30 at DeepDiscount.