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Confess, Fletch
2022 99 min United States of America R 12+
★6.8
Comedy, Mystery, Crime
Director: Greg Mottola
📖 Based on the novel
«Confess, Fletch»
byGregory Mcdonald
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Description
The roguishly charming and endlessly troublesome Fletch becomes the prime suspect in a murder case while searching for a stolen art collection. The only way to prove his innocence? Find out which of the long list of suspects is the culprit - from the eccentric art dealer and a missing playboy to a crazy neighbor and Fletch’s Italian girlfriend. Crime, in fact, has never been this disorganized.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$538,842
Worldwide:
$500,000
Starring
Jon Hamm
Actor
Caitlin Zerra Rose
Actor
Roy Wood Jr.
Actor
Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
Confess, Fletch is widely regarded as a charming, witty reboot that trades the slapstick of its predecessor for a more sophisticated, character-driven approach. While John Hamm's performance earns near-universal praise for its comedic precision, the film faces criticism for its narrative structure and divisive technical execution.
| Acting | John Hamm anchors the film with a charismatic and dryly comedic performance that successfully updates the character for a modern audience. | |
| Acting | The supporting cast creates a vivid, ensemble-driven atmosphere that elevates the film beyond a standard solo-detective story. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay delivers sharp, witty, and intellectually demanding dialogue, though its reliance on dense, subtle humor may alienate viewers looking for broader appeal. | |
| Pacing | The narrative structure is viewed by some as an engaging and relaxing mystery, while others find the plotting disjointed and lacking in necessary tension. | |
| Cinematography | The film's visual presentation is polarizing; some praise the aesthetic beauty of the settings, while others condemn the extreme darkness that makes the film nearly unwatchable. |