Certainly not in the same vein of Chase's "Fletch" movies. There wasn't nearly as much improvisation- or at least it was heavily reined in.
Hamm is charming, but he isn't the same sarcastic sob that Chase was. This version is much more of a mystery than a knee slapping comedy. And not one mention of the Underhills!
Hamm is talented, but sarcasm- in my opinion- is not his forté. Plus, Fletch's use of aliases is here- but no disguises. That may be more in line with the books, but I don't know, if Hamm put on a mustache or wig or whatever, it would potentially show his range as a comedy actor.
It's difficult not to compare this to the 80s films, but it is certainly a different animal. John Slattery shows up in a "Mad Men" reunion, he's always solid. Marcia Gay Harden and Kyle McLachlan and Roy Wood, Jr. Are always great. Lorenza Izzo and Ayden Mayeri are new faces I've not seen and they have bright careers ahead.
It's a good mystery, but not kooky enough for me. 6/10.
Hamm is charming, but he isn't the same sarcastic sob that Chase was. This version is much more of a mystery than a knee slapping comedy. And not one mention of the Underhills!
Hamm is talented, but sarcasm- in my opinion- is not his forté. Plus, Fletch's use of aliases is here- but no disguises. That may be more in line with the books, but I don't know, if Hamm put on a mustache or wig or whatever, it would potentially show his range as a comedy actor.
It's difficult not to compare this to the 80s films, but it is certainly a different animal. John Slattery shows up in a "Mad Men" reunion, he's always solid. Marcia Gay Harden and Kyle McLachlan and Roy Wood, Jr. Are always great. Lorenza Izzo and Ayden Mayeri are new faces I've not seen and they have bright careers ahead.
It's a good mystery, but not kooky enough for me. 6/10.