Fletch Lives (1989)

[rickah88]

It's too good, and too recognizable, so it's almost a lock not to happen.

[baheidstu]

Originally Posted by MJD64

I likewise read Gregory McDonald's novels and Fletch And The Man Who and Fletch And The Widow Bradley would've made terrific movies, IMO. I get a kick out of Fletch Lives (and love Cleavon Little), but I understand anyone frustrated by the fact that one of McDonald's novels wasn't adapted for the sequel.

There was so much talk of rebooting Fletch over the years, damn shame nothing ever came of it.

I read all the books an enjoyed them but they're a different animal from the films. These are primarily Chevy Chase comedy vehicles and what I like about compared to most of his work such as the Vacation films where he plays a bumbling fool, he's actually smart and dryly sardonic as Fletch. Except when he's in disguise at which point he acts like an idiot to disarm those around him, almost sinking to the level of the fools around him.

Originally Posted by rickah88

It's too good, and too recognizable, so it's almost a lock not to happen.

They didn't use that for the DVD cover. Seeing as how the first film used the same cover for the bluray as the DVD, I wouldn't expect much. The Australian release used the original poster art though.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by baheidstu

They didn't use that for the DVD cover. Seeing as how the first film used the same cover for the bluray as the DVD, I wouldn't expect much. The Australian release used the original poster art though.

Not in the US, but in other part of the world, for DVD release. But it was used when the film was released theatrically, which was my point.

[baheidstu]

Originally Posted by rickah88

Not in the US, but in other part of the world, for DVD release. But it was used when the film was released theatrically, which was my point.

Yeah I misread your post, I thought you were saying it was too recognizable not to use.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by baheidstu

Yeah I misread your post, I thought you were saying it was too recognizable not to use.

Basically I like it, so that seems like reason enough for Universal not to use it.
Either way I'm happy just to finally get a US BD. Hope to see more of this from Universal.

[Hair-Metal]

Day one for sure, absolutely love this movie along with the original..

[Guydowood]

Originally Posted by rickah88

It's too good, and too recognizable, so it's almost a lock not to happen.

Indeed, but perhaps.....