Having a variety of eccentrics for Fletch to cross paths with ensures consistent laughter.Ĭonfess, Fletch gets the freewheeling tone of the novels right, too. (After someone uses one of his pens, they have to put it in a cup for “dirty” writing utensils.) As a bonus, you even get to see Hamm's Mad Men co-star John Slattery in a supporting role as Frank, Fletch's old newspaper boss. Marcia Gay Harden is another standout as The Countess, Angela's flamboyant and intrusive mother, as is Kyle MacLachlan as Horan, a germophobic art dealer. It's one of the most hilarious sequences in any movie this year. The two have an extended conversation in her kitchen where she causes one potential catastrophe after another, remaining blissfully unaware the entire time. Annie Mumolo ( Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar) steals the show as Eve, the ditzy neighbor of the guy Fletch rented the apartment from. McDonald was very committed to putting his creation amid colorful supporting characters, a quality director Greg Mottola ( Superbad) and co-writer Zev Borow retain.
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